Stratagliata Festival - Patronal Feast of Saint Christopher
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Heritage

Stratagliata Festival - Patronal Feast of Saint Christopher

The patronal feast of Saint Christopher in Bertesina

Vicenza — Vicenza (024)
Dates 21 Aug — 31 Aug 2026
Location Vicenza (024)
Prices Free
Status —

About Stratagliata Festival

The Sagra della Stratagliata is the patronal feast of Saint Christopher that enlivens Bertesina, a hamlet of Vicenza, every late summer. A long village festival — up to ten days — featuring the specialty that gives it its name, the «Stratagliata» (grilled meat), accompanied by music, entertainment, and activities for all ages. A traditional festival, with parish roots, deeply felt by the local community.

The Patronal Feast of Bertesina

The Stratagliata Festival is the patronal feast of Saint Christopher that every late summer transforms Bertesina, a hamlet of Vicenza, into a large meeting point. Along Via San Cristoforo, the community prepares for days of celebration that intertwine religious tradition, good food, and social life.

The Stratagliata

The specialty that gives the festival its identity and name is the «Stratagliata», which is grilled meat served every evening at the food stand, open from 7:00 PM. It is the signature dish that draws many food lovers to Bertesina every year.

Music, Entertainment, and Family

In addition to good food, the festival offers music, entertainment, and activities for all ages, with areas dedicated to young people and an inflatable area for children. With its parish roots and long duration — up to ten days of celebration — the Stratagliata Festival is one of the most cherished events of late summer in Vicenza, in the Veneto region.

Stratagliata Festival — edition 2026

The Stratagliata Festival, patronal feast of Saint Christopher in Bertesina, returns in 2026 with its days of celebration, the specialty of grilled meat, music, and entertainment. The official dates for 2026 have not yet been announced: traditionally, the festival takes place in late August, with evenings spread over two weekends.

The Stratagliata Festival, patronal feast of Saint Christopher in Bertesina (Vicenza), is a regular late-summer event: in 2026 it will once again liven up the hamlet with its days of celebration. Currently, the official dates for 2026 have not yet been published; traditionally, the festival is held in late August, with evenings spread over two weekends along Via San Cristoforo.

Programme Stratagliata Festival 2026

The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the parish closer to the event. The established structure of the festival includes:

  • Food stand every evening from 7:00 PM, featuring the specialty Stratagliata (grilled meat)
  • Music and entertainment
  • Area dedicated to young people
  • Inflatable area for children

2026 dates and musical lineup coming soon.

Highlights Stratagliata Festival 2026

The Stratagliata, the festival's signature grilled meat, evenings of music and entertainment, and family activities within the framework of the patronal feast of Saint Christopher.

Prices Stratagliata Festival 2026

Free admission, à la carte consumption at the food stand.

Practical information — Stratagliata Festival

How to get there

Bertesina is a hamlet of Vicenza, along Via San Cristoforo. By car, take the A4 motorway exits Vicenza Est/Ovest. Parking available in the area.

Admission

Free admission. Food stand open every evening from 7:00 PM with the Stratagliata (grilled meat). Music, entertainment, youth area, and inflatables for children.

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Where does it take place — Stratagliata Festival

Bertesina

Via San Cristoforo, 36100 Vicenza

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Stratagliata Festival in brief

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