San Rocco Festival in Casalvieri
The religious feast on August 16th in Piazza San Rocco, at the heart of the Casalvieri Summer
About San Rocco Festival
San Rocco in Casalvieri
On August 16th, the town of Casalvieri, located in the Comino Valley in the province of Frosinone (Lazio), celebrates the San Rocco Festival, one of the most deeply rooted religious observances in the local calendar. The celebrations take place in Piazza San Rocco, the heart of the neighborhood of the same name, where devotion to the pilgrim saint, protector against epidemics, is renewed every year on the day of his liturgical memory.
A feast in the heart of summer
The San Rocco Festival is a key event of the Estate Casalvierana, the summer program promoted by the Municipality of Casalvieri. From July to the end of August, the town and its surrounding areas are filled with food festivals, concerts, sports tournaments, and neighborhood parties. The mid-August period is the most intense time of the season: following the return to the historic center and the mid-month celebrations, the community gathers around San Rocco on August 16th, while the following day, August 17th, is dedicated to the summer festivities in honor of Sant'Onorio, the town's patron saint.
Devotion and tradition
San Rocco is one of the most venerated figures in the popular tradition of Southern and Central Italy. A 14th-century French pilgrim invoked as a protector against contagious diseases, he is celebrated in many villages on August 16th. In Casalvieri, the festival maintains a distinctly communal character, with religious rites accompanied by the vibrant life of the square and gatherings between families, residents, and the many emigrants who return to their hometown during the summer.
Casalvieri and the Ciociaria
Nestled among the hills of the Comino Valley, within the Ciociaria region, Casalvieri is a scattered municipality composed of numerous hamlets and localities, each with its own festivals and traditions. The San Rocco Festival fits into this fabric of neighborhood identity, genuine cuisine, and hospitality, offering visitors the chance to discover an authentic Lazio, far from the major tourist circuits and still tied to the rhythms of its communities.
- Where: Piazza San Rocco, Casalvieri (FR)
- When: August 16th
- What: Religious and popular festival within the Estate Casalvierana
- Admission: Free
San Rocco Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 San Rocco Festival will be held on August 16th in Piazza San Rocco in Casalvieri, in the province of Frosinone. The event is part of the 2026 Estate Casalvierana, the rich program of events promoted by the Municipality between July 10th and the end of August, which features over twenty initiatives in the month of August alone, including food festivals, concerts, sports memorials, and neighborhood parties.
In the days leading up to the feast, Piazza San Rocco hosts other events from the program, such as La Notte dei Tamburi (August 6th) and Festivalbeer (August 12th), while on August 17th, the summer festivities for Sant'Onorio continue in Piazza Municipio. The detailed religious program for the day of San Rocco (celebration times and moments of devotion) will be released by the Municipality and the parish channels closer to the event.
Programme San Rocco Festival 2026
Highlights San Rocco Festival 2026
- Religious feast of San Rocco in Piazza San Rocco
- Key mid-August event of the 2026 Estate Casalvierana
- Neighborhood atmosphere blending devotion, tradition, and conviviality
- August 17th: Summer festivities for Sant'Onorio in Piazza Municipio
Prices San Rocco Festival 2026
Practical information — San Rocco Festival
How to get there
Casalvieri is located in the Comino Valley, in the province of Frosinone. By car, it can be reached from the A1 motorway (Sora or Pontecorvo exits), continuing along the roads of the Ciociaria. The reference railway station is Sora, on the Roccasecca-Avezzano line.
Admission
Participation in the celebrations is free.
Information
For the detailed program and schedules, it is recommended to check the official channels of the Municipality of Casalvieri and the local Pro Loco.
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Where does it take place — San Rocco Festival
Piazza San Rocco