San Teobaldo Festival
The patronal feast of Vicoforte, blending faith, tradition, and a pilgrimage to Alba
About San Teobaldo
The patronal feast of Vicoforte
The San Teobaldo Festival is the most cherished event in Vicoforte, a small town in the Monregalese area of the province of Cuneo, in the heart of Piedmont. Every year, at the end of May, the entire community unites to honor its patron saint over two days that weave together religious devotion, civic identity, and popular tradition.
Who was San Teobaldo
San Teobaldo Roggeri was born in Vicoforte and later moved to Alba, where he lived a life of service and charity, eventually achieving sainthood. He is venerated as the patron of Vicoforte and co-patron of Alba: an ancient bond that the festival renews annually, making this much more than a simple local celebration. His official proclamation as patron dates back to 1966, when the Sacred Congregation of Rites accepted the joint request from the municipal administration and the bishop of the time.
Two days of celebrations
The religious heart of the festival is the solemn High Mass celebrated in the Parish Church of San Donato, followed by a procession toward the chapel and square dedicated to San Teobaldo, where a civic ceremony is held in the presence of the mayor, authorities, and citizens. The following day is dedicated to the historic pilgrimage to Alba: the people of Vicoforte travel to the city, where they are welcomed by the mayor and municipal administration before gathering around the saint's tomb for a celebration in the Cathedral with the bishop. It is a tradition rooted in the centuries that testifies to the deep bond between the two communities.
A community reunited
Numerous local associations, from the Pro Vicoforte to the Alpini Group, as well as parishes and local schools, play a vital role in the festival. The event thus becomes an opportunity for the community to reconnect, reward those who have distinguished themselves, and renew the sense of belonging that unites Vicoforte with its saint. Included in the rich calendar of local events, the San Teobaldo Festival remains the quintessential identity-defining appointment for the town.
San Teobaldo — edition 2026
Edizione 2026 — il 60° anniversario
Nel 2026 la Festa di San Teobaldo a Vicoforte ha celebrato un traguardo importante: il 60° anniversario della proclamazione del Santo a patrono del paese, avvenuta con il decreto della Sacra Congregazione dei Riti del 28 maggio 1966.
La cerimonia, sentita e partecipata, si è svolta domenica 31 maggio con la Santa Messa nella Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Donato, celebrata da don Candido Borsarelli, seguita dalla processione verso la cappella e dalla cerimonia civile presieduta dal sindaco Gian Pietro Gasco. Lunedì 1° giugno i vicesi hanno compiuto il consueto pellegrinaggio ad Alba per onorare la tomba del Santo, accolti dall'amministrazione albese e dal vescovo.
Programme San Teobaldo 2026
Domenica 31 maggio 2026 — Vicoforte
- 10:30 — Santa Messa solenne nella Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Donato, celebrata da don Candido Borsarelli
- A seguire — Processione verso la cappella e la piazza dedicate a San Teobaldo
- Cerimonia civile in piazza, presieduta dal sindaco Gian Pietro Gasco, con la partecipazione della comunità, delle associazioni e degli alunni delle scuole del paese
Lunedì 1° giugno 2026 — Pellegrinaggio ad Alba
- Partenza dei vicesi verso Alba, città di cui San Teobaldo è compatrono
- Accoglienza da parte del sindaco e dell'amministrazione comunale di Alba
- Santa Messa in Duomo, presso la tomba del Santo, celebrata dal vescovo
Highlights San Teobaldo 2026
Edizione celebrativa del 60° anniversario della proclamazione a patrono (1966). Durante la cerimonia civile sono stati consegnati due riconoscimenti: una targa a don Candido Borsarelli per i suoi 50 anni di ordinazione sacerdotale e i 15 anni di servizio come parroco di Vicoforte, e un premio agli alunni e ai docenti della scuola primaria vincitori del concorso "Eureka! Funziona!" promosso da Confindustria Cuneo.
Prices San Teobaldo 2026
Practical information — San Teobaldo
Location
The celebrations take place in Vicoforte (CN), with Mass at the Parish Church of San Donato and a procession toward the San Teobaldo chapel and square. The following day's pilgrimage is held in Alba, at the Cathedral.
Getting there
Vicoforte can be reached by car via the A6 Turin-Savona motorway (Mondovì exit), then continuing toward the town. The nearest railway station is in Mondovì, just a few kilometers away.
Information
For the updated program and details on organizing the pilgrimage to Alba (reservations and forms), please refer to the Municipality of Vicoforte and the local parishes.
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Where does it take place — San Teobaldo
Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Donato