Sagra Patronale dell'Esaltazione della Santa Croce
The patron saint's festival of Buttapietra
About Sagra dell'Esaltazione della Santa Croce
The patron saint's festival of Buttapietra
The Sagra dell'Esaltazione della Santa Croce is the patron saint's festival of Buttapietra, a municipality in the Veronese plain south of Verona. The feast day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, celebrated on September 14th, is the religious heart of a sagra (festival) that has brought the entire community together for generations.
Eight evenings of celebration
The event features eight evenings of live music, dancing, and gastronomy. The food stalls offer typical dishes from the Veronese tradition, while orchestras and musical groups accompany the dancing evenings, in a village festival atmosphere that intertwines devotion and fun.
Tradition and community
Organized by the parish together with the Pro Loco of Buttapietra, the patron saint's festival is one of the most cherished moments of the year for the town: an occasion to come together, celebrate the patron saint, and keep alive the local popular traditions, with free admission.
Sagra dell'Esaltazione della Santa Croce — edition 2026
The Sagra dell'Esaltazione della Santa Croce will return to Buttapietra (VR) in September 2026, for the patron saint's feast day celebrated on September 14th. The event, organized by the parish with the Pro Loco, will feature, as per tradition, eight evenings of live music, dancing, and typical Veronese gastronomy. The final dates and detailed evening program will be announced by the organizers in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Sagra dell'Esaltazione della Santa Croce 2026
The detailed evening program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the parish and the Pro Loco of Buttapietra. The established format includes eight evenings with live music and dancing, accompanied by food stalls with local specialties, around the patron saint's feast day on September 14th.
Prices Sagra dell'Esaltazione della Santa Croce 2026
Practical information — Sagra dell'Esaltazione della Santa Croce
How to get there
Buttapietra is reachable by car from Verona along the Statale 12, south of the ring road. The festival takes place in the town centre.
Admission
Free admission. Food stalls require payment.
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Where does it take place — Sagra dell'Esaltazione della Santa Croce
Centro di Buttapietra
Centro di Buttapietra, 37060 Buttapietra