The Ferragosto festival in Piario, Val Seriana, since 1969
The Sagra di San Rocco is the summer event that defines Piario, a small municipality in the Upper Val Seriana, in the province of Bergamo. It takes place every year around Ferragosto (August 15th), at the chapel of San Rocco, and with its long history - the 56th edition was held in 2025 - it is one of the most deeply rooted sagre in the valley.
The event spans three days, around August 14th, 15th, and 16th. The food stalls offer local specialties for lunch and dinner, while the program alternates moments of celebration and devotion: bouncy castles for children, tombola games, evenings of live music, the fireworks display on Ferragosto evening, and the procession accompanied by the Parre musical band.
Behind the sagra is the work of A.S.D. Piario and the village volunteers, who set up the festival each year and also organize a shuttle bus service to facilitate access to the chapel of San Rocco. A simple and authentic event, deeply connected to the identity of Piario and the Ferragosto celebrations in the Bergamo Val Seriana.
For 2026, the Sagra di San Rocco in Piario returns to its usual Ferragosto slot, with the 57th edition expected around August 14-16 at the chapel of San Rocco. The event confirms its established format: food with typical dishes, live music, bouncy castles, tombola, fireworks display, and the procession on the final day.
The detailed program, including times, musical guests, and shuttle service arrangements, will be released by A.S.D. Piario in the weeks prior.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by A.S.D. Piario in the preceding weeks. The usual structure of the sagra, documented in the 2025 edition, includes:
Shuttle bus service on days with road closures.
Three days around August 14-16 (Ferragosto).
At the chapel of San Rocco, Piario (BG), Upper Val Seriana.
Piario can be reached by car by driving up the Val Seriana from Bergamo (approx. 40 km). On August 15th, a shuttle bus service is available (road closed to private vehicles); on August 16th, the road is open.
Free admission. Info: [email protected].
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