San Biagio Festival
The patronal feast that kicks off the Revello Carnival
About San Biagio Revello
A patronal feast that opens the Carnival
The San Biagio Festival is the most awaited winter event in Revello, a small town in the Saluzzo area within the Province of Cuneo, at the foot of Monviso. It is one of the few winter patronal feasts in Piedmont and, for the local community, it represents much more than a simple religious observance: it traditionally marks the official beginning of the carnival period for the entire region.
In Revello, San Biagio and the Carlevè (the local dialect term for Carnival) are intertwined to the point of merging: the festival serves as a "training ground" for the masks and groups who refine their performances here ahead of the surrounding area's carnival celebrations. The protagonists are the town's historic masks, Ruchin and Biasina, accompanied by their ladies-in-waiting.
Eight days of faith, tradition, and fun
Organized by the Pro Loco of Revello, the festival spans over a week of events designed for all ages: from the opening masquerade ball to gala evenings with orchestras, charity events, musical performances, and a convivial closing dinner. The beating heart of the event is the Pala San Biagio, set up on Via Volo, a covered and heated space that hosts dinners, shows, and dance parties.
The Agricultural Fair and the Polenta di San Biagio
The most iconic moment is dedicated to the rural world. On the morning of the main day, the streets and squares of Revello's center host the Agricultural Fair, featuring displays of farm machinery, food and wine stands, and local products. In the late afternoon, the distribution of the famous Polenta di San Biagio begins, which can be enjoyed at the Pala or taken home, representing one of the town's most cherished gastronomic traditions.
The blessing of the throat
The religious dimension is not forgotten: San Biagio is the saint traditionally invoked against throat ailments. During the festival week, after mass, the evocative blessing of the throat is performed with crossed candles, an ancient rite that continues to draw the faithful from Revello and neighboring towns.
San Biagio Revello — edition 2026
La Festa di San Biagio 2026 di Revello ha confermato la formula che unisce fede, tradizione contadina e folklore carnevalesco, con la novità della nuova sede del Pala San Biagio in via Volo 2, più capiente e funzionale. La manifestazione, curata dalla Pro Loco di Revello, si è sviluppata su otto giorni di eventi per tutte le età. Confermati i due momenti più identitari: la Fiera Agricola nelle vie del centro e la distribuzione della Polenta di San Biagio, accompagnata dalla benedizione della gola dopo le messe.
Programme San Biagio Revello 2026
Sabato 31 gennaio — Apertura
- Ballo in Maschera di apertura della festa al Pala San Biagio
Domenica 1° febbraio
- "Revello's Got Talent", riedizione della storica "Corrida" revellese
Lunedì 2 febbraio
- Serata di beneficenza a favore della CECY Onlus con la compagnia teatrale "D'la Vila" di Verzuolo
- Gran Veglione di San Biagio con l'orchestra Sonia De Castelli
Mercoledì 4 febbraio — Fiera Agricola e Polenta
- Mattina: Fiera Agricola nelle vie e piazze del centro
- Distribuzione della Polenta di San Biagio (da asporto o cena al Pala)
- 19:00 — Cena al Pala San Biagio (polenta, antipasto, salsiccia, gorgonzola, dolce e bevande)
- 21:00 — Esibizione della band Firme d'Autore, tributo ai cantautori italiani
Venerdì 6 febbraio
- Winter Vibes Party con special guest Ludwig
Sabato 7 febbraio — Chiusura
- Cena delle Leve a chiusura dei festeggiamenti
Servizio panini e hamburger esterno tutte le sere; prenotazione cene presso il Bar Bocciodromo e l'Excalibur Burger Pub.
Highlights San Biagio Revello 2026
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Practical information — San Biagio Revello
Where
Pala San Biagio, Via Volo 2, Revello (CN), Piedmont. The Agricultural Fair takes place in the streets and squares of the historic center.
How to reach us
Revello is located in the Saluzzo area, about 10 km from Saluzzo and 40 km from Cuneo. By car, it can be reached via the SP589; the nearest train station is in Saluzzo, which is connected by bus.
When
The festival is held between late January and early February, around the feast day of San Biagio (February 3rd).
Organization and bookings
The event is organized by the Pro Loco of Revello. Dinners are held at the Pala San Biagio; for evenings with dinner, booking is recommended at the establishments indicated by the organizers from time to time.
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Where does it take place — San Biagio Revello
Pala San Biagio
Via Volo 2, 12036 Revello