Saint Anthony of Padua Patronal Feast

A patronal feast in the heart of the Saluzzo area

The Saint Anthony of Padua Patronal Feast is the most cherished event on the calendar of Costigliole Saluzzo, a village in the province of Cuneo overlooking the first hills of the Saluzzo area, in Piedmont. Every year, around June 13th – the saint's liturgical day – the municipality gathers around its patron saint for a day that intertwines religious, civil, and cultural dimensions.

Devotion to Saint Anthony

The spiritual heart of the festival is the solemn mass in honor of the patron saint, celebrated in the morning at the Santa Maria Maddalena parish church. Religious organization is managed by the S.M. Maddalena Parish, which for generations has guided the Costigliole community in celebrating the Paduan saint, one of the most beloved and venerated in Italy.

Antiques market, guided tours, and a lively historic center

On the day of the feast, the historic center is transformed: between Palazzo La Tour and the village streets, an antiques market comes to life, with exhibitors and curiosities that attract visitors from the surrounding area. The day is also an opportunity to discover the village's historical heritage thanks to guided tours of the castles and palaces: from the Cristo Pietà crypt to the panoramic Castello Rosso on the hill, these itineraries are designed to showcase the history of one of the towns richest in noble residences in the Saluzzo area.

The Santa Cecilia Band and cycling races

The soundtrack of the festival is provided by the Santa Cecilia Musical Band, a group founded in 1906 and deeply rooted in the community, capable of bridging generations through the inclusion of new young musicians. During the day, the band performs roaming mini-concerts during key moments, including in the market area and near the finish lines of the youth cycling races, two circuit competitions that wind through the town center to the cheers of the crowd.

A tradition of faith, commerce, and identity

The Saint Anthony patronal feast represents much more than a religious recurrence for Costigliole Saluzzo: it is a moment of collective identity that places the town at the center of trade and initiatives, rekindling the bond between the community, its traditions, and the Saluzzo territory. An ideal event for those wishing to experience the authenticity of a Piedmontese village festival, far from major tourist flows but rich in history and warmth.