San Rocco Festival in Braidacroce

A village festival that tells the story of Braidacroce

In the small hamlet of Braidacroce, nestled in the hills of Valperga in the province of Turin and the heart of the Canavese, the San Rocco Festival has been the most anticipated early summer event for over a decade. Born from the dedication of a close-knit group of volunteers, the festival has grown year after year to become a landmark for the entire region, attracting over a thousand people throughout its duration.

A program for all ages

The secret of the San Rocco Festival lies in its ability to bring different generations together. Evenings are filled with live music and DJs that get everyone dancing, while the days are dedicated to sports, games, and socializing. Recurring highlights of each edition include:

• the penalty kick tournament, a highly competitive challenge among locals;
• children's games and an electric mini-trial circuit, designed for families;
• dance evenings with DJ sets and live music in the festival pavilion;
• Holy Mass inside the pavilion, a moment that preserves the bond with the religious tradition of San Rocco.

The Strabraidacroce

The beating heart of the event is the Strabraidacroce, a non-competitive walk open to adults, children, and four-legged friends, winding through the meadows and hills of the hamlet. The race is dedicated to the memory of Rosella Agostino and is organized by the Agostino family, proving how the festival serves as an occasion for remembrance and community.

Fine dining in the Canavese

The gastronomic pavilion is one of the souls of the festival. Among the dishes that highlight the various evenings are spit-roasted ribs, gnocco fritto, Sunday set menus, fried fish, and paella, not to mention other crowd-pleasing specialties. The cuisine, prepared by the volunteers and chefs of Pro San Rocco, is one of the main reasons for the event's success.

A community coming together

More than just a local fair, the San Rocco Festival in Braidacroce is a celebration of a community reuniting: volunteers, families, local authorities, and visitors from neighboring towns share days of joy in the spirit of Piedmontese popular traditions. An authentic village festival where good food, music, and a sense of togetherness remain the true protagonists.