Saint John the Baptist Patronal Festival
The patron saint festival of Casalgrasso, featuring walks, local fairs, and village traditions
About Saint John the Baptist Festival
The patronal festival of Casalgrasso
The Saint John the Baptist Patronal Festival is the most anticipated event of the year for Casalgrasso, a town of just over a thousand inhabitants nestled in the plains of the Province of Cuneo, in Piedmont, on the border with the Turin area and along the banks of the Maira River. Dedicated to the town's patron saint, whose liturgical feast falls on June 24th, the festival spans an entire week in June, blending religious devotion, rural tradition, and moments of pure conviviality.
A week of events for the whole town
The program is the result of a collaborative effort between the Municipality and numerous local associations, from the Civil Protection to the Pro Loco, and from sports groups to the Circolo LAB 240. Activities range from nature walks along cycling paths and the banks of the Maira to theatrical performances, gastronomic evenings, exhibitions, and competitions that keep the village's identity alive.
- Nature walks and excursions with the Scavalcamontagne group
- Free-entry theatrical performances
- Food and wine evenings featuring local specialties
- Bocce competitions, model exhibitions, and tournaments
- The characteristic homemade salami competition, a true signature of the Casalgrasso festival
Tradition and community
More than just a calendar of events, the Saint John the Baptist Patronal Festival is the moment when Casalgrasso comes together: the residents, families, and the many volunteers who make it possible. Between a slice of homemade salami and a game of bocce, the festival tells the authentic story of the small towns in the Cuneo plains, where patron saint celebrations remain the beating heart of village life. The final Sunday, with the solemn holy mass and an aperitif at the town hall, brings a week of festivities open to everyone to a beautiful close.
Saint John the Baptist Festival — edition 2026
La Festa Patronale di San Giovanni Battista 2026 di Casalgrasso si svolge dal 13 al 21 giugno, con appuntamenti distribuiti su due fine settimana. Si parte sabato 13 giugno con la camminata da Faule a Casalgrasso e lo spettacolo serale degli Scavalcamontagne, per proseguire venerdì 19 con la serata gastronomica al Circolo LAB 240. Il fine settimana conclusivo del 20 e 21 giugno propone gare, mostre e momenti comunitari, con la santa messa solenne della domenica a fare da cornice alla ricorrenza del patrono.
Programme Saint John the Baptist Festival 2026
Sabato 13 giugno
- 08:30 — Ritrovo presso il nuovo capannone della Protezione Civile
- 09:00 — Camminata con gli Scavalcamontagne da Faule a Casalgrasso (circa 6 km, lungo la pista ciclabile e le sponde del Maira)
- 21:00 — Spettacolo teatrale "Primo appuntamento" degli Scavalcamontagne al capannone della Protezione Civile (ingresso libero con offerta a cappello)
Venerdì 19 giugno
- 21:00 — "Giropizza sotto le stelle" al Circolo LAB 240 (via Torino 25). Quota 10€ a persona (pizze, aperitivo, acqua e bibite inclusi); si consiglia di portare piatto, bicchiere e posate. Prenotazioni presso VM Ferramenta, Panetteria Becchero, Ok Market, Panetteria La Spiga d'Oro e Circolo LAB 240
Sabato 20 giugno
- 14:00 — Memorial Giovanni Rolfo e Giovanni Casale, gara di bocce al punto riservata ai frazionisti
- 16:00-22:00 — Mostra di modellismo storico statico e dinamico (piano nobile del municipio)
- 18:30 — Quinta edizione della gara dei salami fatti in casa al capannone della Protezione Civile (omaggio per i partecipanti)
Domenica 21 giugno
- 10:30 — Santa messa solenne
- A seguire — Aperitivo al palazzo comunale
- 10:00-12:30 e 14:30-19:00 — Prosegue la mostra di modellismo
- In serata — Gran Quizzone al capannone della Protezione Civile
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Where
Casalgrasso (CN), in Piedmont, along the Maira River. Most events take place at the Civil Protection pavilion, the town hall, and the Circolo LAB 240 (via Torino 25).
How to get there
By car, Casalgrasso is easily accessible from the plains between Cuneo, Saluzzo, and Carmagnola; by train, the nearest station is Carmagnola on the Turin-Savona line.
Admission and bookings
Many events offer free admission. For gastronomic evenings (such as the 'Giropizza' or themed dinners), booking is required through local businesses.
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Capannone Protezione Civile e centro paese