Saint Joseph Festival - Chies d'Alpago

The Patron Saint of Chies d'Alpago

Saint Joseph is the patron saint of Chies d'Alpago, a municipality in the Alpago basin in the province of Belluno. His feast day, celebrated in March around the 19th, is one of the most cherished events of the year for the Alpago community: a festival that combines religious devotion, mountain tradition, and moments of celebration.

Mountain Flavours and Tradition

The program alternates religious rites in honour of the saint, starting with the Holy Mass on the feast day, with gastronomic evenings where the flavours of the Belluno mountains take centre stage: polenta, cheeses, grilled meats, and local specialities. Visits to farms and stables, designed for children, introduce them to the rural life of Alpago.

Music, Culture, and Community

The festival features concerts, themed evenings, and cultural initiatives, including a sculpture symposium that in recent years has showcased the region's wood and traditions. Organized by the Amici di MET association together with Pro Loco, Regola, the Municipality, and the parish, the Saint Joseph Festival represents a moment of strong identity for Chies d'Alpago, at the foot of the Belluno Dolomites.