Saint Anthony Abbot Festival

The festival from January 23 to 26, 2025

In 2025, the Saint Anthony Abbot Festival in Valmontone spanned four days. From January 23 to 25, the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie hosted the preparatory triduum, with the recitation of the Rosary at 4:00 PM and Holy Mass with a sermon at 4:30 PM.

Sunday at Largo Calipari

On Sunday, January 26, the festival reached its peak: at 8:30 AM, the gathering of horses, tractors, and farm machinery took place at Largo Calipari, followed at 9:30 AM by the parade through the town streets with the "Prof. Otello Francesconi" Valmontone Band, and at 11:00 AM by Holy Mass followed by the traditional blessing of bread, animals, and farm equipment. The morning concluded with the tasting of Gnocco di Tritello, a signature dish of the Valmontone tradition. For the little ones, the Clorofilla association organized educational workshops titled "Animals and Nature." Participation was free.