San Felice Festival

The patronal feast of Frugarolo

The San Felice Festival is the most cherished event of the year for the community of Frugarolo, a small town in the Province of Alessandria, Piedmont. Dedicated to the town's patron saint, the celebration traditionally takes place on the last Sunday of July, when the streets of the historic center and the green area of Piazzale Lella Lombardi come alive with festivities that combine religious observance with conviviality and popular tradition.

Devotion and tradition

The spiritual heart of the festival is the veneration of San Felice, featuring liturgical moments and the traditional procession that winds through the village streets. Around this religious core, a lively and well-attended village fair has developed over time, attracting not only the locals but also visitors from the neighboring towns of the Alessandria plains.

The Fish Festival

The true gastronomic star of the festivities is the Fish Festival, held in the green area of Piazzale Lella Lombardi. Under the covered dining area, dinners typically begin at 7:30 PM, offering a rich menu of seafood and traditional specialties: from paella to snails, spit-roasted suckling pig to Sardinian dishes, and the many delicacies that have made this festival famous throughout the region.

Music, dancing, and entertainment

The festival evenings are not just about good food: after dinner, there is space for live music, dancing, and entertainment, with orchestras, bands, and DJs enlivening the square until late. Over the years, the festival has also offered creative workshops and activities for families and children, confirming its role as a gathering point for all generations.

A summer event not to be missed

Between faith, conviviality, and flavors, the San Felice Festival represents one of the most characteristic summer events in the town of Frugarolo and the entire Province of Alessandria. It is an opportunity to discover the authentic hospitality of a Piedmontese village, where the patronal tradition continues to thrive thanks to the commitment of the Pro Loco and the entire community.