Start of Summer Festival

A village festival that welcomes summer

The Start of Summer Festival is one of the most anticipated events for the community of Cambiasca, a small town nestled in the Valle Intrasca, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, in the heart of the Alpine Piedmont, just a few kilometers from the shores of Lake Maggiore. As the official announcement states, this year again, local associations, the parish, and the Municipality are joining forces to organize an evening of celebration to mark the arrival of the warm season.

Where it takes place

The heart of the event is the Cambiasca Parish Field, in Piazza San Gregorio, a space that transforms for the occasion into an open-air meeting place. It is here that the town's inhabitants and visitors gather at dusk to share a few hours of joy, in keeping with the community tradition that characterizes the villages of the valley.

The spirit of the event

More than a grand spectacle, the Start of Summer Festival is a true village festival: a simple and genuine opportunity to be together, welcome the summer, and strengthen the bonds between the various local associations. The collaboration between local volunteers, the San Gregorio parish, and the municipal administration is the hallmark of this event, reflecting the strong sense of belonging typical of the Valle Intrasca communities.

Cambiasca and the Valle Intrasca

Cambiasca is a small village of just over 1,500 inhabitants, surrounded by greenery between Lake Maggiore and the Ossola mountains. Its location, a short distance from Verbania and Intra, makes it an ideal destination for those wishing to discover the authenticity of Piedmontese villages far from mass tourism. Participating in the Start of Summer Festival means experiencing the hospitality and traditions of this corner of Piedmont firsthand.

An event for everyone

The festival is open to everyone, residents and visitors, families and groups of friends. It is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the convivial atmosphere of an Alpine village at the beginning of summer and to discover one of the many popular festivals that enliven the municipalities of the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province during the summer season.