Saints Peter and Paul Patronal Feast
Five days of celebration in the heart of Desana, blending faith, music, and local cuisine
About Saint Peter's Feast
The Desana village festival
Every year, towards the end of June, the municipality of Desana (Vercelli province, Piedmont) celebrates its patron saints with the Saints Peter and Paul Patronal Feast. It is the event that, more than any other, brings together the community of this small village in the Vercelli rice plains: five days during which the central squares, particularly Piazza Castello and Piazza Alberto Dalmasso, become the beating heart of village life.
A tradition blending faith and conviviality
The festival weaves together religious and popular dimensions. On one hand, there are liturgical celebrations, including Holy Masses and moments of reflection dedicated to the patron saints and the departed; on the other, a grand community celebration filled with music, dancing, and great food. The food stall, open every evening, is the ultimate meeting point: here, visitors can enjoy traditional local dishes in a convivial atmosphere that draws in residents, families, and former locals returning for the occasion.
Music, shows, and activities for everyone
The program alternates between musical evenings, aperitifs with DJ sets, dance performances, tributes to great names in Italian music, and moments designed for children, such as creative workshops and cake-baking competitions. There is no shortage of sporting events, such as the traditional five-a-side football tournament in memory of beloved community members, and civic moments like the awarding of scholarships to the village's youth.
A great little event in the Vercelli province
The Saints Peter and Paul Patronal Feast is organized by the Associazione Volontari Desana in collaboration with the Municipal Administration. Although it is a village festival, the event has successfully relaunched itself in recent years with an increasingly rich program, becoming a benchmark for those in the Vercelli area seeking the authenticity of traditional Piedmontese celebrations. For those visiting the Upper Piedmont lands, it is the ideal opportunity to discover the hospitality and flavors of a territory deeply tied to rice cultivation.
Saint Peter's Feast — edition 2026
The 2026 Saints Peter and Paul Patronal Feast will be held in Desana (VC) from Thursday, June 25 to Monday, June 29, 2026, as confirmed by the local events calendar. As per tradition, the village will come alive for five days with evening food stalls, musical evenings, shows, and religious celebrations in honor of the patron saints.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition (concerts, musical tributes, workshops, and initiatives) will be announced by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event. For updates, it is recommended to check the Municipality of Desana website and the Associazione Volontari Desana channels.
Programme Saint Peter's Feast 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. Based on recent editions, the festival is structured over five days with this recurring format:
- Food stall open every evening from 7:30 PM with traditional local dishes
- Musical aperitifs and evening DJ sets
- Official inauguration with authorities and dance performance
- Tribute evening dedicated to great names in Italian music
- Children's workshops and cake-baking competition
- Five-a-side football tournament and scholarship awards
- Holy Masses in honor of the patron saints and Mass in suffrage of the departed
The names of the artists and precise times for the 2026 edition will be communicated by the organizers closer to the event.
Highlights Saint Peter's Feast 2026
- Five days of patronal festivities in the center of Desana
- Food stall featuring traditional Vercelli dishes
- Musical evenings, tributes, and shows for all ages
Prices Saint Peter's Feast 2026
Practical information — Saint Peter's Feast
Location
Desana (VC), Piedmont. Events take place in the town center, specifically in Piazza Castello and Piazza Alberto Dalmasso.
How to reach us
By car: Desana is located in the Vercelli plains, a few kilometers from Vercelli, accessible via the A4 Turin-Milan motorway (Vercelli Ovest exit) and local provincial roads. By train: the reference station is Vercelli, well-connected on the Turin-Milan line, from where you can continue by car or local transport.
When
Late June, for five consecutive days. The food stall is generally open every evening starting at 7:30 PM.
Information
Municipality of Desana, tel. +39 0161 318133 — www.comune.desana.vc.it
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Where does it take place — Saint Peter's Feast
Piazza Castello e Piazza Alberto Dalmasso
Piazza Castello, 13034 Desana