San Vincenzo Ferreri and Sant'Antonio Festival in Villa Degna
Three days of faith, music, and tradition in the village of Penne
About Villa Degna Festival
The Villa Degna Festival, heart of the Penne community
In the village of Villa Degna, just outside Penne in the heart of the Abruzzo region, the festival honoring San Vincenzo Ferreri and Sant'Antonio di Padova is one of the most anticipated spring events. For three days in early May, the small community gathers around its patron saints in a celebration that weaves together devotion, folk tradition, and live entertainment.
Faith and Tradition
The religious program marks the days with evening masses, culminating on Sunday with a solemn morning mass followed by a procession through the village streets, accompanied by the "Città di Picciano" Brass Band. Popular devotion to the two saints is rooted in the rural history of this corner of Abruzzo and remains a powerful moment of collective identity for the families of Villa Degna.
The "La Stesa" Pasta Festival
Alongside the religious program, the festival offers a rich secular schedule highlighted by the "La Stesa" Pasta Festival, which has become a local gastronomic landmark. It is the perfect opportunity to savor pasta prepared using the ancient "stesa" technique, a symbol of local cuisine and manual craftsmanship passed down through generations in Villa Degna. Every evening, food stalls serve traditional specialties from the Penne area.
Free Music and Entertainment
The three evenings feature free-admission shows with diverse genres and atmospheres: from show orchestras to themed nights, tributes to great Italian music artists, and family-friendly entertainment. Fireworks, dance performances, and activities for children make the Villa Degna festival an event that unites multiple generations.
A Gathering for the Whole Community
Organized by the S. Vincenzo and S. Antonio Association, the Villa Degna festival is much more than a religious celebration: it is a gathering place for the entire community of Penne and the many visitors who travel to this Abruzzo village every year to share three days of faith, good food, and joy.
Villa Degna Festival — edition 2026
2026 Edition: May 1-3 in Villa Degna
The 2026 festival in the village of Villa Degna (Penne, Pescara province) offered three days of faith and entertainment. The religious program included mass on Friday and Saturday evening, and on Sunday, the solemn morning mass followed by the 11:30 AM procession with the "Città di Picciano" Brass Band and fireworks. On the secular side, food stalls and the 5th edition of the "La Stesa" Pasta Festival accompanied the three free musical evenings.
Programme Villa Degna Festival 2026
Friday, May 1
- 7:00 PM — Food stalls open
- 8:00 PM — Holy Mass
- 9:00 PM — "L'Angelo e i Birbanti" Show Orchestra
Saturday, May 2
- 7:00 PM — Holy Mass and food stalls open
- Performance by the Scarpette Rosse dance school
- 9:30 PM — "Crazy 90's – The 90s Party"
Sunday, May 3
- 10:00 AM — Food stalls open
- 10:30 AM — Solemn Holy Mass
- 11:30 AM — Procession with the "Città di Picciano" Brass Band
- 12:30 PM — Fireworks
- 3:00 PM — Dog show
- 6:00 PM — Holy Mass
- 7:00 PM — Vestina Karate Club performance
- 9:00 PM — KOM, Vasco Tribute Band
- 11:30 PM — Final fireworks
Highlights Villa Degna Festival 2026
- Solemn procession with the "Città di Picciano" band
- 5th edition of the "La Stesa" Pasta Festival
- KOM Vasco Tribute Band, grand finale on Sunday
- Fireworks displays
Prices Villa Degna Festival 2026
Practical information — Villa Degna Festival
Location
The festival takes place in the village of Villa Degna, in the municipality of Penne (Pescara province, Abruzzo).
Admission
Evening shows are free of charge. Food stalls are open every evening.
How to get there
Villa Degna can be reached by car from Penne. From the A14 motorway, take the Pescara exit and continue towards the Vestina inland area.
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