Ronsecco Charity Carnival
The solidarity-focused Carnival of Ronsecco featuring the Brüsatun and Brüsatuna masks
About Ronsecco Carnival
A village Carnival that builds community
The Ronsecco Charity Carnival is one of the most cherished events in Ronsecco, a small town in the Bassa Vercellese area, nestled among the rice paddies of Piedmont. Far from the grand urban spectacles of Turin or Ivrea, this Carnival focuses entirely on its village roots: the streets fill with masks, the community halls host lunches and dances, and every initiative supports a charitable cause for the local community. In 2026, the event reached its 58th edition, a testament to a tradition that has spanned generations.
The masks: Brüsatun and Brüsatuna
The symbolic heart of the festival lies in the town's historic masks, Brüsatun and Brüsatuna, portrayed each year by local youths. They preside over the Carnival's highlights: from the official presentation to the charity collections through the streets, from the children's dance to the symbolic handing over of the town keys—a ritual where the Mayor entrusts Ronsecco to the Carnival for the duration of the festivities.
Gastronomic traditions and solidarity
As with all Vercelli carnival traditions, food takes center stage. The calendar revolves around traditional bean festivals (fagiolate), the famous Pork Lunch featuring rustic peasant dishes (salame sotto grasso, panissa, ris brudà, cotechino, and sanguinaccio), and convivial gatherings in the multi-purpose hall. Numerous charitable initiatives take place: the masks visit the local nursing home, the Carabinieri station, and schools in neighboring towns, embodying the true spirit of a Carnival that puts solidarity at its core.
Borghi in Maschera
The Ronsecco Carnival is part of Borghi in Maschera, a large, widespread Carnival network connecting dozens of Piedmontese towns, particularly those in the Vercelli province linked by waterways and rice cultivation. This project promotes the folk traditions of small villages, from parades to bean festivals, restoring dignity and visibility to authentic celebrations that tell the story of the local identity.
When to go
Events are spread across the weeks of Carnival, between late January and February, with weekends dedicated to charity collections, dances, bean festivals, and community lunches. It is the perfect opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Piedmontese plains and experience Carnival in its most genuine and participatory form.
Ronsecco Carnival — edition 2026
Il Carnevale Benefico Ronsecchese 2026 ha celebrato la sua 58ª edizione a Ronsecco, in Provincia di Vercelli, all'interno del circuito Borghi in Maschera. Protagoniste le maschere storiche del paese, Brüsatun e Brüsatuna, che hanno guidato un ricco calendario di appuntamenti tra fine gennaio e febbraio: dalla presentazione ufficiale delle maschere alle questue tra le vie del paese, dai balli dei bambini al tradizionale Pranzo del Maiale, fino alle fagiolate e alla simbolica consegna delle chiavi del paese. Numerose le visite benefiche, alla Casa di Riposo, alla stazione dei Carabinieri e alle scuole dei Comuni vicini.
Programme Ronsecco Carnival 2026
Venerdì 16 gennaio
- Presentazione ufficiale delle maschere Brüsatun e Brüsatuna, con apericena e DJ set
Sabato 24 gennaio
- Questua benefica delle maschere per le vie del paese
Domenica 1° febbraio
- Ore 12:30 — Pranzo del Maiale presso il salone polifunzionale (menù della tradizione: salame sotto grasso, mula, sangue fritto, pultun, cotechino e sanguinaccio con purè, panissa e ris brudà, costine e verze, dolce e caffè)
Sabato 7 febbraio
- Questua benefica per le vie del paese
- Ore 16:30 — Ballo dei bambini nel salone comunale con le maschere
Domenica 8 febbraio
- Ore 9:30 — Visita benefica alla stazione dei Carabinieri
- Ore 10:45 — Consegna delle chiavi del paese nella sala consiliare (dopo la Santa Messa)
- Fagiolata tradizionale, visita alla Casa di Riposo e pranzo del Carnevale nel salone comunale
Venerdì 13 febbraio
- Visita benefica alle scuole di Tricerro, Ronsecco e Costanzana
Sabato 14 febbraio
- Fagiolata tradizionale, visita alla Casa di Riposo e pranzo del Carnevale nel salone comunale
Highlights Ronsecco Carnival 2026
- Le maschere storiche Brüsatun (Jacopo Tosatti) e Brüsatuna (Beatrice Porcelli)
- Il Pranzo del Maiale con i piatti della tradizione contadina vercellese
- La consegna delle chiavi del paese
- Le fagiolate tradizionali e le questue benefiche
Prices Ronsecco Carnival 2026
Practical information — Ronsecco Carnival
Getting there
Ronsecco is located in the Bassa Vercellese area, in the Province of Vercelli. By car, it can be reached via the A4 motorway (Vercelli Est or Greggio exits) and the provincial roads of the rice-growing plains. The nearest train station is Vercelli, from where you can continue by car or local bus connections.
Where it takes place
Events are held in the Ronsecco multi-purpose/community hall and along the town streets (collections and processions).
Information
The event is organized by the Pro Loco of Ronsecco in collaboration with the Municipality. Many events (lunches and bean festivals) require reservations: it is advisable to check with the local Pro Loco.
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Where does it take place — Ronsecco Carnival
Salone polifunzionale e vie del paese