Saint Anne's Festival — The Lily
The auction of Saint Anne's gifts on July 26th
About The Lily of Campolieto
A Tradition to Discover
In Campolieto, a village in the province of Campobasso, on July 26th, Saint Anne is celebrated with a very special and cherished tradition: Il Giglio. It is a kind of auction where the population offers money to win biscuits, excellent wine, and other gifts, arranged on a richly decorated wooden structure.
Devotion and Conviviality
The rite combines the religious dimension of Saint Anne's feast with the popular and convivial aspect of the gift auction, in a moment that involves the entire community of the town. It is a deeply rooted custom, passed down from generation to generation and eagerly awaited each year by the inhabitants of Campolieto.
A Village of Many Traditions
Campolieto preserves a rich heritage of festivals and customs: besides the Lily of Saint Anne, the town celebrates its patron saint, Saint Michael the Archangel, on September 29th, and keeps alive folk songs like the Maitunata of New Year's Eve and the Epiphany carol. The Lily represents one of the most characteristic facets of this Molise identity.
The Lily of Campolieto — edition 2026
The Saint Anne's feast returns to Campolieto on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with its most characteristic tradition, Il Giglio. The community gathers around the richly decorated wooden structure on which biscuits, wine, and other gifts are displayed: participants offer money to win them, in an auction that combines devotion and conviviality.
The detailed program of the day, including religious celebrations and the moment of Il Giglio, will be communicated by the parish and the Municipality of Campolieto closer to the event.
Programme The Lily of Campolieto 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition (celebrations of Saint Anne and the auction of Il Giglio) will be released by the parish and the Municipality of Campolieto closer to July 26th. Program under update.
Highlights The Lily of Campolieto 2026
The auction of Il Giglio's gifts: biscuits, wine, and gifts on the decorated wooden structure.
Prices The Lily of Campolieto 2026
Practical information — The Lily of Campolieto
How to Get There
Campolieto can be reached by car from Campobasso, in the southeastern area of the province. The festival takes place in the center of the village.
Tips
Participation in the festival is free. The auction of the Lily's gifts involves monetary offers to win the displayed products.
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Where does it take place — The Lily of Campolieto
Centro storico di Campolieto
Centro storico, 86040 Campolieto