Scaià — Medieval in the Square

When Marnate Returns to the Middle Ages

Scaià is the festival that transforms the center of Marnate, a municipality in the Alto Milanese area of the Province of Varese, into a charming medieval village. The heart of the event is Medioevo in Piazza (Medieval in the Square), which fills Piazza Sant'Ilario and the town's streets with encampments, knight areas, falconers, traditional games, and workshops for the little ones. The event is organized by the Municipality of Marnate in collaboration with the Pro Loco.

Performances and Re-enactments

Throughout the main day, there are continuous performances by flag wavers, juggling, balancing acts, a knights' duel, and the flight of birds of prey, in a program designed to engage the whole family. The setting is that of a historical village, where re-enactors in costume reconstruct the crafts, weapons, and daily life of the medieval era.

Not Just the Middle Ages: Engines and Memory

Scaià intertwines historical re-enactment with other local passions. Among the attractions are the 1st Scaià Classic Motors Trophy, a rally of vintage cars with non-competitive regularity trials, the photographic exhibition Ul Me Cäär Marnà – Yesterday and Today, dedicated to the town's face between past and present, and the concert by the Marnate Municipal Musical Band. The evening before, "Aspettando la Scaià" (Waiting for Scaià), features fireworks, food stalls, and live music.

A Festival of Identity

More than just a simple re-enactment, Scaià is an opportunity for cultural and historical enhancement for Marnate, capable of combining medieval charm with local tradition and involving hobbyists, associations, and local producers. An event that tells the story of the Varese municipality's identity and renews its sense of community.