Saint George Martyr Festival in Chieve
The solemnity of the patron saint in the Cremasco region
About Saint George Festival
The Patron Saint of Chieve
In Chieve, a municipality in the Cremasco area of the province of Cremona, the patron saint is Saint George Martyr, whose liturgical feast day falls on April 23rd. The village's parish church is dedicated to Saint George, and it is around this figure that the community renews its patronal festival each year.
The Celebrations
The heart of the festival is religious and is concentrated on the weekend closest to the feast day:
- The pre-festival mass on Saturday, animated by local parish choirs
- The solemn mass on Sunday, presided over by the parish priest, with the Chieve parish choir
Numerous faithful participate in the celebrations, along with local authorities and village associations, such as those of veterans and combatants.
A Community Occasion
The Saint George Festival is an event that goes beyond the liturgical dimension: it is a gathering point for the entire community of Chieve, an opportunity to strengthen village ties and renew the identity of a small center in the Cremasco plain, in the province of Cremona.
Saint George Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Saint George Martyr Festival in Chieve took place on the weekend of April 25th and 26th. The pre-festival mass on Saturday the 25th was animated by the parish choir of Bagnolo Cremasco, while on Sunday the 26th, the solemn mass was presided over by Don Ernesto Mariconti, with the Chieve parish choir. Numerous faithful, the mayor, and veteran associations participated in the celebrations, on a day of strong community involvement.
Programme Saint George Festival 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Pre-festival mass animated by the parish choir of Bagnolo Cremasco
Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Solemn mass presided over by Don Ernesto Mariconti, with the Chieve parish choir
- Participation of local authorities and veteran associations
Highlights Saint George Festival 2026
Prices Saint George Festival 2026
Practical information — Saint George Festival
Where
Parish Church of Saint George, Chieve (CR).
When
On the weekend closest to April 23rd, the feast day of Saint George Martyr.
Admission
Free admission to the celebrations.
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Where does it take place — Saint George Festival
Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giorgio
Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giorgio, 26010 Chieve