Saint George Patronal Feast

The patronal feast of Nebbiuno

The Saint George Patronal Feast is the most cherished event of the year for Nebbiuno, a village in the Vergante area in the Province of Novara, Piedmont, nestled on the hills overlooking Lake Maggiore. Saint George the Martyr is the community's patron saint, and the parish church is dedicated to him: every spring, the town gathers around its bell tower for two days of religious celebrations and popular festivities.

Between faith and alpine conviviality

The festival is organized by the Vergante Missionary Pastoral Unit together with the parish and the local community. The program alternates between liturgical moments and social gatherings: Saturday evening kicks off with an alpine dinner with live music, while Sunday is dedicated to the solemn Holy Mass, the community lunch under the alpine marquee set up next to the parish house, and family games at the oratory.

A village tradition on the Vergante

Unlike the large tourist events on Lake Maggiore, the Saint George Feast retains the intimate and genuine atmosphere of Piedmontese patronal festivals: it is the community of Nebbiuno that gets involved, prepares the tables, accompanies the children to their First Communion, and opens its doors to the neighboring towns of the Vergante. A perfect opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Novara hinterland, far from the most crowded circuits.

• Alpine dinner with live blues music
• Solemn Holy Mass with the presentation of the First Communion children
• Community lunch under the alpine marquee
• Games and entertainment for families at the oratory
• Blessing of the families at the end of the festival

When it takes place

The festival is traditionally held around the feast day of Saint George, at the end of April. For 2026, the event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th, in the heart of Nebbiuno.