Sagra Patronale di San Bartolomeo
The patron saint's festival of Grumello Cremonese in the courtyard of Cascina Castello
About Sagra di San Bartolomeo
The festival of the patron saint San Bartolomeo
The Sagra Patronale di San Bartolomeo celebrates the patron saint of Grumello Cremonese ed Uniti, a municipality in the plains in 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, in Via Roma, one of the most characteristic settings in the village.
Gnocchi take centre stage
The soul of the sagra 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 (rusks) with cheese. Simple and genuine cuisine, telling the story of the peasant table of the Cremonese area and attracting 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 is space for a musical aperitif and the giant tombola, an unmissable classic of village festivals. Organized by the Pro Loco of Grumello Cremonese together with local associations, the sagra is an example of how small rural communities know how to celebrate their patron saint, keeping traditions and bonds alive.
Sagra di San Bartolomeo — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Sagra Patronale di San Bartolomeo is scheduled for August 23rd and 24th, around the feast of the patron saint Bartholomew the Apostle (August 24th). The festival takes place in the courtyard and green area of Cascina Castello, in 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, and Apulian friselle with cheese; on Sunday, there's space for a musical aperitif and the giant tombola.
Programme Sagra di San Bartolomeo 2026
Saturday, August 23, 2026
- From 7:30 PM — Kitchen opens with gnocchi as the specialty (also takeaway), skewers, salamelle, Apulian friselle with cheese
Sunday, August 24, 2026 — San Bartolomeo
- Musical aperitif
- Giant tombola
- Kitchen and food stands
Highlights Sagra di San Bartolomeo 2026
The gnocchi served by volunteers in the courtyard of Cascina Castello, the musical aperitif, and the giant tombola on Sunday.
Prices Sagra di San Bartolomeo 2026
Practical information — Sagra di San Bartolomeo
How to get there
Grumello Cremonese ed Uniti is located in the Cremonese plain, along the SS415 Paullese road between Cremona and Crema. The festival takes place in the courtyard and green area of Cascina Castello, in 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 — Sagra di San Bartolomeo
Cascina Castello
Cascina Castello, Via Roma 2, 26023 Grumello Cremonese ed Uniti