Patronal Festival of Saint Bartholomew
The patron saint's feast of Grumello Cremonese in the courtyard of Cascina Castello
About Festival of Saint Bartholomew
The feast of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle
The Patronal Festival of Saint Bartholomew celebrates the patron saint of Grumello Cremonese ed Uniti, a municipality in the plains of the province of Cremona. Saint Bartholomew the Apostle is celebrated on August 24th, and around this anniversary, the community gathers for two evenings of celebration in the charming courtyard of Cascina Castello, on Via Roma, one of the most characteristic settings in the town.
Gnocchi take center stage
The soul of the festival is the traditional cuisine: the signature dish is gnocchi, prepared and served by volunteers (and also available for takeaway), alongside skewers, salamelle (sausages), and Apulian friselle with cheese. Simple and genuine food that tells the story of the peasant table of the Cremonese area and attracts a large and loyal audience every year.
Music, tombola, and community
The two evenings alternate gastronomic moments with entertainment: on Saturday, the kitchen opens in the evening, while on Sunday, there's space for a musical aperitif and a giant tombola, an indispensable classic of village festivals. Organized by the Pro Loco of Grumello Cremonese together with local associations, the festival is an example of how small rural communities can celebrate their patron saint, keeping traditions and bonds alive.
Festival of Saint Bartholomew — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Patronal Festival of Saint Bartholomew is scheduled for August 23rd and 24th, around the feast of the patron saint Saint Bartholomew the Apostle (August 24th). The festival takes place in the courtyard and green area of Cascina Castello, at Via Roma 2, organized by the Pro Loco of Grumello Cremonese and local associations. On Saturday, the kitchen opens in the evening, featuring gnocchi as the specialty (also available for takeaway), alongside skewers, salamelle (sausages), and Apulian friselle with cheese; on Sunday, there will be a musical aperitif and a giant tombola.
Programme Festival of Saint Bartholomew 2026
Saturday, August 23, 2026
- From 7:30 PM — Kitchen opens with gnocchi as the specialty (also available for takeaway), skewers, salamelle, Apulian friselle with cheese
Sunday, August 24, 2026 — Saint Bartholomew
- Musical aperitif
- Giant tombola
- Kitchen and food stalls
Highlights Festival of Saint Bartholomew 2026
The gnocchi served by volunteers in the courtyard of Cascina Castello, the musical aperitif, and the giant tombola on Sunday.
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Practical information — Festival of Saint Bartholomew
How to get there
Grumello Cremonese ed Uniti is located in the Cremonese plain, along the SS415 Paullese between Cremona and Crema. The festival takes place in the courtyard and green area of Cascina Castello, at Via Roma 2.
Cuisine
Kitchen opens in the evening (from around 7:30 PM). Signature dish: gnocchi, also available for takeaway.
Information
Organized by the Pro Loco of Grumello Cremonese ([email protected]). Free admission.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Saint Bartholomew
Cascina Castello
Cascina Castello, Via Roma 2, 26023 Grumello Cremonese ed Uniti