Saint Vincent Festival (Patronal Feast)
The patronal feast of Mirabello Monferrato blending faith, tradition, and conviviality
About Saint Vincent Festival
The patronal feast of Mirabello Monferrato
The Saint Vincent Festival is the most significant event in the civil and religious calendar of Mirabello Monferrato, a small town in the Province of Alessandria nestled in the hills of Monferrato, Piedmont. The festival is dedicated to Saint Vincent the Martyr, the town's patron saint, whose feast day falls on January 22nd. Celebrations are typically held on the last Sunday of the month, when the entire community comes together to honor their protector.
Between faith and tradition
The heart of the day is the solemn mass celebrated in the parish church dedicated to Saint Vincent, a moment of deep popular participation attended by local residents, civil authorities, and the local Alpini group. Following the service, weather permitting, the traditional procession carrying the saint's statue winds through the village streets, accompanied by the ringing of bells and the devotion of the entire citizenry.
Each year, the festival takes on a significance that transcends ritual: it is an opportunity for the community to renew its bond with its roots and the parish, the guardian of a tradition passed down through generations.
The Pro Loco community lunch
After the religious ceremonies, the festival continues in a spirit of conviviality. The Pro Loco of Mirabello Monferrato organizes a community lunch open to everyone, hosted in the oratory on Via Maria Ausiliatrice. It is a time for villagers, families, and guests to gather around the table to share the flavors of Piedmontese and Monferrato cuisine, in the warm, family-like atmosphere that has always been the hallmark of this day.
A winter highlight in Monferrato
Held in the heart of winter, the Saint Vincent Festival is one of the most anticipated social events in Mirabello Monferrato. In a region famous for its wines and its hilly landscape—a UNESCO World Heritage site—the patronal feast offers a chance to discover the authenticity of a village that preserves the strong sense of community and hospitality typical of Monferrato.
- Municipality: Mirabello Monferrato
- Province: Alessandria (Piedmont)
- Patron Saint: Saint Vincent the Martyr (January 22nd)
- Organizer: Pro Loco of Mirabello Monferrato with the Parish
Saint Vincent Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Saint Vincent Festival in Mirabello Monferrato was celebrated on Sunday, January 25th. The solemn mass in the parish church was presided over by Father Emile Ollo, and concelebrated by Father Simon and Deacon Ivan, in the presence of the faithful, civil authorities, and the Alpini group. During the celebration, Mayor Marco Ricaldone presented Father Emile with a parchment to mark his twenty-five years of priesthood, twelve of which have been spent serving the Mirabello community. Following the service, the traditional procession with the statue of Saint Vincent the Martyr took place through the village streets, followed by the community lunch organized by the Pro Loco in the oratory on Via Maria Ausiliatrice.
Programme Saint Vincent Festival 2026
- Solemn mass in the parish church of Saint Vincent, presided over by Father Emile Ollo
- Presentation of the parchment to Father Emile for his 25 years of priesthood
- Procession with the statue of the patron saint through the village streets
- Community lunch organized by the Pro Loco in the oratory (Via Maria Ausiliatrice), at 12:30 PM
Highlights Saint Vincent Festival 2026
- Solemn mass and procession with the statue of Saint Vincent the Martyr
- Celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Father Emile Ollo's priesthood
- Community lunch featuring traditional Monferrato flavors
Prices Saint Vincent Festival 2026
Practical information — Saint Vincent Festival
How to get there
Mirabello Monferrato is located in the Province of Alessandria, along the route between Casale Monferrato and Alessandria. By car, it can be reached via the A26 motorway (Casale Sud/Casale Nord exits) or the A21; by train, the reference station is Alessandria, from which you can continue by bus or car.
Program and reservations
The solemn mass is held in the parish church of Saint Vincent, followed by a procession through the village streets. The Pro Loco community lunch takes place in the oratory on Via Maria Ausiliatrice. Participation in the lunch requires mandatory booking (estimated cost €22 per person); for information and reservations, please contact the Pro Loco.
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Where does it take place — Saint Vincent Festival
Chiesa parrocchiale di San Vincenzo