Patronal Feast of Saint Roch and Pasta and Beans Festival
On August 16th, Duronia honors its patron saint, Saint Roch, combining faith, popular games, and festivals of typical dishes.
About Feast of Saint Roch
Saint Roch, Patron Saint of Duronia
In Duronia, in the province of Campobasso, the patron saint is Saint Roch, celebrated on August 16th. The patronal feast is one of the most cherished moments of the Duronian summer, which also attracts many emigrants returning for the holidays.
Festivals of Typical Dishes
The religious celebration is accompanied by gastronomic festivals dedicated to traditional local dishes. The stars are pasta and beans and 'scattone' (or 'squattone'), a typical Duronian dish made with pasta and wine, a symbol of Molise's peasant cuisine. Among the village's specialties are also 'laganelle', handmade tagliatelle.
Faith, Popular Games, and Community
The day of August 16th intertwines the rites in honor of Saint Roch with popular games, music, and conviviality. The festival is organized by the Pro Loco of Duronia in collaboration with the Municipality, the Parish, and the Sanctuary Volunteer Group, as part of a summer calendar dedicated to culture, traditions, and rediscovering roots.
Feast of Saint Roch — edition 2026
On August 16, 2026, Duronia renews its appointment with the patronal feast of Saint Roch. The event's structure, consolidated over the years, includes rites in honor of the Saint, festivals of typical dishes (pasta and beans and scattone), popular games, and musical moments. Organized by the Pro Loco of Duronia with the Municipality and the Parish.
Programme Feast of Saint Roch 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Pro Loco of Duronia closer to the feast. The traditional structure includes: religious rites in honor of Saint Roch, pasta and beans festival, scattone festival, popular games, and evening musical entertainment.
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How to get there
Duronia can be reached by car from Campobasso along the provincial roads leading up to Alto Molise. The village is small: park at the entrance and proceed on foot.
When
The patronal feast of Saint Roch is celebrated on August 16th, with the gastronomic festivals held concurrently.
Information
The festival program is announced by the Pro Loco of Duronia.
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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .
Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Roch
Centro storico di Duronia