San Gottardo Patronal Festival

The 2025 edition of the San Gottardo Patronal Festival in Bene Vagienna (CN) featured a long calendar of initiatives organized by the Municipality, the Pro Loco, and local associations.

During the weekend from Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 11, the historic center hosted the funfair and street food stalls. On Sunday, May 11, at 10:00 AM, Holy Mass was celebrated in the church of San Gottardo on Viale Rimembranza; afterwards, Father Antonio Bergonzo imparted the blessing of vintage cars and motorcycles participating in the rally, with the vehicles displayed in the center of Bene. The charity stall was held in the church of San Rocco (May 10 from 8:30 PM to midnight, May 11 morning and afternoon, May 12 in the afternoon until sold out).

To crown the celebrations, on Friday, May 16, the Bene Vagienna Musical Band held its concert in the church of San Francesco at 9:00 PM, with the participation of the junior band directed by Valerio Semprevivo, Massimo Perucca, and Nicoletta Fronasero.

• Friday, May 9 - Sunday, May 11 — funfair in the historic center and street food
• Saturday, May 10 — charity stall in the church of San Rocco (8:30 PM - midnight)
• Sunday, May 11, 10:00 AM — Holy Mass in the church of San Gottardo; followed by the blessing of vintage cars and motorcycles and display of historic vehicles in the center
• Friday, May 16, 9:00 PM — concert by the Bene Vagienna Musical Band in the church of San Francesco, with the junior band