Saint Bartholomew's Feast
The patronal feast of Pavullo nel Frignano, between a parish fair and a historical market
About Saint Bartholomew's
The patronal feast of Pavullo nel Frignano
The Saint Bartholomew's Feast is the most important event in the calendar of Pavullo nel Frignano, the main town in the Modenese Apennines in the Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna. Saint Bartholomew the Apostle is the city's patron saint, and his feast day falls on August 24th: a day that for generations has marked the most anticipated moment of summer for the people of Pavullo, when the town fills with people, music, and the aromas of traditional cuisine.
A Dual Nature: Parish Fair and Market
The feast has a dual identity that makes it particularly vibrant. On one hand, there is the traditional parish fair, organized by the Parish of Saint Bartholomew at Piazzale San Bartolomeo, with its food stalls where you can taste Apennine cuisine and gather with friends throughout the day. On the other hand, there is the historic travelling market which, on August 24th, enlivens the streets and squares of the historic center with dozens of stalls: an opportunity to stroll among stands selling food and other goods, local products, crafts, and merchandise of all kinds.
A Tradition Spanning the Frignano Region
The Saint Bartholomew's Feast is rooted in popular devotion and the Apennine tradition of markets. For Pavullo, the administrative and commercial heart of the Frignano region, the patron saint's market has historically represented a moment of exchange and meeting for all the communities from the hamlets and nearby towns, who would come up to the city for the occasion. Even today, it retains its function as a community celebration, capable of attracting residents, holidaymakers, and tourists who liven up the Modenese mountains in the summer.
What to Expect
- Food stalls with the flavors of traditional Apennine cuisine
- The large travelling market along the streets of the historic center
- Stalls selling food and other goods
- Festive moments, entertainment, and conviviality for all ages
- The authentic atmosphere of a local patronal feast
Included in the summer calendar "Pavullo'26 - A Summer of Continuous Emotions" promoted by the Municipality, the Saint Bartholomew's Feast remains one of the unmissable events for those who want to experience the authentic hospitality of the Frignano region at the end of summer.
Saint Bartholomew's — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The 2026 edition of the Saint Bartholomew's Feast is confirmed for Sunday, August 23rd and Monday, August 24th, 2026, according to the official calendar of the Municipality of Pavullo nel Frignano. The parish fair at Piazzale San Bartolomeo, organized by the Parish, offers food stalls and festive moments throughout the day. On the patron saint's day, August 24th, the historic travelling market takes over the historic center: with food and non-food stalls along streets and squares.
The detailed program (times, musical and entertainment events, menus of the food stalls) is usually released by the Parish and the Visit Pavullo office in the weeks preceding the feast. For updates, it is advisable to contact the Visit Pavullo Welcome Room (tel. +39 0536 29964).
Programme Saint Bartholomew's 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition (precise times, entertainment, and menus of the food stalls) will be announced by the Parish of Saint Bartholomew and the Visit Pavullo office in the weeks leading up to the feast.
Usual structure of the feast
- Sunday, August 23rd — Opening of the parish fair at Piazzale San Bartolomeo with food stalls open all day.
- Monday, August 24th — Saint Bartholomew's Day, patron saint of Pavullo: celebrations, parish fair, and large travelling market along the streets and squares of the historic center, with food and non-food stalls.
Free admission to the fair and market.
Highlights Saint Bartholomew's 2026
- The feast of the patron saint Saint Bartholomew, on August 24th, the heart of Pavullo's tradition
- The parish fair with food stalls at Piazzale San Bartolomeo
- The large travelling market that enlivens the entire historic center
Prices Saint Bartholomew's 2026
Practical information — Saint Bartholomew's
When
Sunday, August 23rd and Monday, August 24th, 2026, with the travelling market on August 24th, Saint Bartholomew's Day. The parish fair takes place all day.
Where
Piazzale San Bartolomeo and the streets of the historic center of Pavullo nel Frignano (MO), Postal Code 41026. The market occupies the streets and squares of the center.
How to Get There
By car: Pavullo nel Frignano can be reached via the SS12 dell'Abetone e del Brennero road, about 45 km from Modena. Convenient access from the Modena Sud motorway exit on the A1. By bus: the town is served by Seta intercity bus lines connecting Modena to the Apennines.
Admission and Information
Free admission. For information: Visit Pavullo Welcome Room, tel. +39 0536 29964 (also WhatsApp +39 348 8041851), email [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Saint Bartholomew's
Piazzale San Bartolomeo