San Rocco Festival — San Fermo della Battaglia

The Ferragosto Festival

When mid-August arrives, in San Fermo della Battaglia, in the province of Como, it's time for the San Rocco Festival. From August 12th to 15th, on the days that encompass Ferragosto, the town gathers around one of its most cherished traditions: a gastronomic and popular festival that returns punctually every year, welcoming residents and holidaymakers.

Flavors of Tradition

The heart of the festival is the local cuisine. The food stalls offer the great classics of Lombard and Como tradition: pizzoccheri, risotto, and the characteristic gnocchetti di San Rocco, a dish that bears the name of the festival itself. It's the genuine and generous gastronomy of village festivals, made of abundant portions, communal tables, and the convivial atmosphere that only a summer festival can create.

Four Days of Celebration

The San Rocco Festival spans four days, from August 12th to 15th, open from morning until evening. Besides the food, the celebration is an occasion for meeting and socializing for the community of San Fermo, during one of the most vibrant times of the year. "The San Rocco Festival returns, tradition returns," reads the slogan that announces the event every summer.

A Renewing Tradition

Supported by the Municipality of San Fermo della Battaglia and local organizations, the festival is a classic of the Como summer. In a town that carries the memory of the historic Risorgimento battle of 1859 in its name, the San Rocco Festival represents the most popular and convivial face of local life, an opportunity to rediscover the authentic flavors of local cuisine.