Saint John the Baptist Fair
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Saint John the Baptist Fair

15 Jun 2025 — 24 Jun 2025
Castel San Giovanni — Piacenza (033)

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Edition 2025 — St. John's Fair

The 38th edition of the Saint John the Baptist Fair took place in Castel San Giovanni from June 15th to 24th, 2025, in honor of the Patron Saint. A week full of events combining faith, fair, and entertainment: from the opening with "Ricordi dell'Opera" at the Verdi Theater to the new rock festival "The bands go to Tidon Valley", from the musical "Peter Pan" for children to the Sunday market fair, culminating in the solemn Mass on June 24th presided over by the Emeritus Bishop.

The 38th edition of the Saint John the Baptist Fair in Castel San Giovanni was held from June 15th to 24th, 2025, organized by the Municipal Administration in collaboration with the Pro Loco and local associations.

The program featured a mix of culture, music, and tradition: on June 15th, the opening with "Ricordi dell'Opera" at the Verdi Theater; on June 20th, the new music festival "The bands go to Tidon Valley" with 60s rock bands at Villa Braghieri and the musical "Peter Pan" in Piazza Casaroli. Sunday, June 22nd, the main day, saw the official inauguration on Corso Matteotti, the awarding of the "Castellano dell'anno" at the Verdi Theater, the market fair and Sunday market, the Alpini stands with cotechino and wine, dance performances, and ballroom music orchestras.

On June 24th, the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, the solemn Mass was celebrated, presided over by the Emeritus Bishop, serving as the religious culmination of a deeply significant festival for the community of Val Tidone.

Where does it take place — St. John's Fair

Centro storico - Corso Matteotti e Piazza XX Settembre

Corso Matteotti, 29015 Castel San Giovanni

Contact St. John's Fair

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+39 353 4113216

St. John's Fair in brief

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