Sagra di San Rocco

San Rocco in Vedano Olona

The Sagra di San Rocco is one of the most cherished festivals in Vedano Olona, a town in the Olona Valley in the province of Varese. It is celebrated on August 16th, the day dedicated to the saint, and is a beloved event deeply rooted in the town's collective memory, included in the rich calendar of the Estate Vedanese (Summer Vedanese).

Faith and Conviviality

The day combines the religious dimension with a festive atmosphere. The spiritual moment is the Holy Mass in honour of San Rocco, around which the convivial part unfolds: traditional concerts and dances, food stalls with local specialties, games for children, and cultural exhibitions animate the historic centre from morning to evening.

A Tradition of the Commerce District

The sagra is organized as part of the Alto Olona Commerce District and involves local businesses, associations, and the parish. The festival transforms the heart of Vedano into an open-air meeting place, attracting residents and visitors from neighbouring towns during the peak Ferragosto period.

Vedano Olona

With its compact historic centre, Vedano Olona is a municipality in the province of Varese that retains the flavour of old-fashioned village festivals. The Sagra di San Rocco is one of its most authentic expressions.