Saint Charles Fair and Cotechino and Blisgòn Festival

The most beloved festival of the year

For generations, the Saint Charles Fair has been the most cherished autumn event in Casalmaggiore, in the Province of Cremona. For four days, at the beginning of November, Piazza Garibaldi and the city streets come alive with stalls, stands, amusement park attractions, and cultural initiatives, in a grand fair that blends commerce, tradition, and conviviality.

Cotechino and Blisgòn

The gastronomic heart of the event is the Cotechino and Blisgòn Festival, established in 1997 and organized by the Pro Loco. The stars are two symbols of local cuisine: cotechino, a traditional cured sausage, and blisgòn, the Casalmaggiore pumpkin tortelli, closed in a candy shape, which gives the festival its name. The food stands offer traditional dishes that tell the culinary identity of the lower Cremona region.

Between street food, crafts, and culture

Alongside gastronomy, the fair offers street food, a craft market, attractions for all ages, guided tours, and cultural initiatives spread throughout various city spaces. It is an event that merges the popular and festive dimension of the amusement park in Piazza Garibaldi with proposals to enhance the historical and artistic heritage of Casalmaggiore.

A tradition that endures

Organized by the Municipality of Casalmaggiore together with the Pro Loco, the Saint Charles Fair represents one of the city's identity-defining events. In recent years, the festival has also received recognition for its focus on sustainability, confirming itself not only as a celebration of taste but as a community moment that links the past and present of the Casalmaggiore territory.