Santa Maura Patronal Feast

A festival with nearly four centuries of history

The Santa Maura Patronal Feast is the most cherished event of the year in Piobesi Torinese, a small town in the Province of Turin, Piedmont. Devotion to the patron saint dates back to 1638, when a Franciscan convent was established in the village: it was the friars who introduced the cult of Saint Maura to the local population, with the feast traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday of August. In the past, the religious order would distribute a calf to the town's poorest residents so that everyone could participate in the festivities—a gesture of solidarity that perfectly captures the community spirit still at the heart of the event today.

Five days of music under the stars

The core of the festival lies in the musical evenings, with free admission, which bring the Social Centre and the town squares to life. Each year, the program alternates between evenings dedicated to younger audiences, traditional ballroom dancing with Piedmontese orchestras, and closing DJ sets featuring the hits that have made generations dance. In recent years, groups and bands highly popular with local audiences have performed, such as Amici di Piobesi, Maria Ravera Orchestra, Mike e i Simpatici, and I Braida, in a familiar and welcoming atmosphere that is the true hallmark of the festival.

The Pro Loco gastronomy

The absolute star is the Pro Loco kitchen, which lights the stoves every evening with different dishes: from mixed fried fish to agnolotti with sauce and sausage, from grilled meats to burgers with fries, and even the unmissable paella prepared in collaboration with local delis. Reservations are required for the main evenings, a sign of the event's great success among residents and visitors from the surrounding areas.

Sports, funfair, and solidarity

• Bocce tournaments organized by local sports associations
• "Severino Gariglio" Memorial, a traditional sport fishing competition at Lake Germani
• Funfair in Piazza Donatori di Sangue for the duration of the festival
• Charity stall at the Meeting Centre on Via XXV Aprile

The event is organized by the Municipality of Piobesi Torinese in close collaboration with the Pro Loco Tourist Association, local associations, and Civil Protection volunteers. An event that, amidst faith, music, and good food, represents one of the most characteristic summer appointments in the southern belt of Turin.