Patronal Feast of the Nativity of Mary — Valleregia
Three days of patronal feast in the hamlet of Valleregia
About Valleregia Feast
The Patronal Feast of Valleregia
In the heart of the Val Polcevera, the hamlet of Valleregia in the Municipality of Serra Riccò (Metropolitan City of Genoa) celebrates annually, around September 8th, the Patronal Feast of the Nativity of Mary Most Holy. It is the most cherished event of the year for the small community, which organizes three days of religious and popular celebrations.
The "Cristi" and the Procession
The most solemn moment is the procession, during which the traditional "Cristi", the large processional crucifixes typical of Ligurian tradition, are carried on shoulders. They are symbols of devotion and the skill of the bearers. The procession winds through the streets of the hamlet, accompanying the community in the most intense moment of the feast.
Gastronomy, Music, and Conviviality
Alongside the religious part, the feast offers food stalls, music, and evening entertainment. Over the years, the event has been enriched with side initiatives, including musical evenings and street food related to the local area. An opportunity to discover the authentic village life of the Genoese hinterland, in a hamlet that keeps alive a tradition passed down from generation to generation.
Valleregia Feast — edition 2026
For 2026, the patronal feast of Valleregia is expected around September 8th, the day of the Nativity of Mary Most Holy. As the holiday falls on a Tuesday, celebrations might be concentrated on the weekend closest to the date.
The program will follow the traditional structure, with the procession and the "Cristi", the food stalls, and evening musical moments. Details will be released by the organizing committee in the weeks prior.
Programme Valleregia Feast 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be announced by the organizing committee. Based on tradition, the feast includes:
- Three days of celebrations around September 8th
- Procession with the traditional shoulder-borne "Cristi"
- Food stalls with local dishes
- Musical and entertainment evenings
Highlights Valleregia Feast 2026
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Practical information — Valleregia Feast
Where
Hamlet of Valleregia, Municipality of Serra Riccò (GE), in Val Polcevera.
How to get there
Serra Riccò can be reached by car from Genoa, going up the Val Polcevera (Genova Bolzaneto highway exit, then local roads towards the hinterland). The hamlet of Valleregia is located on the hills of the municipality.
When
The feast takes place around September 8th, the day of the Nativity of Mary. The precise dates are communicated by the organizing committee.
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