Festival · October 18, 2026 · Castiglione del Genovesi (SA)
Experience the Autumn Festival in Castiglione del Genovesi, nestled in the scenic hills of Salerno. On Sunday, October 18th, explore food stalls brimming with seasonal delights like chestnuts, mushrooms, and novello wine, alongside traditional peasant dishes. Enjoy folk music, live performances, and activities celebrating local traditions. Admission is free.
Join us for a vibrant celebration! From October 8th to 12th, and again on October 18th, the festival offers a rich program of events. **October 8, 9, & 10:** * 6:30 PM: Holy Rosary * 7:00 PM: Holy Mass with preaching **October 9:** * 8:00 PM: Historical Parade * 8:15 PM: Lighting Ceremony of the MARIANO LIGHT illuminations * 9:30 PM: Alla Bua in concert **October 10:** * 7:30 PM: Conference "Illness and Healing between Medicine and Miracles: Canonical Writings and Hagiographic Sources" at Chiostro di San Domenico * 9:00 PM: Presentation of the ASFA Puglia association * 9:30 PM: Marco Carta in concert at Calvario **October 11:** * 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM: Holy Masses * 8:00 AM: Cycling Race organized by Associazione Sportogether * 9:00 AM: "Autumn Walking through Ancient Paths and Autumn Woods" – a scenic walk to discover the local area * 11:00 AM: Award ceremony for the winning teams of the "III Torneo Festa d'Autunno 2026" and presentation of the economic contribution to Associazione ASFA Puglia * 11:30 AM: "S. Cecilia - G. Sgobba" Città di Noci Citizen Band Concert * 12:30 PM: Autumn Festival Lottery ticket drawing at Calvario * 6:00 PM: Holy Rosary * 6:30 PM: Solemn Holy Mass presided over by S.E. Rev.ma Mons. Giuseppe Favale, Bishop of the Diocese of Conversano-Monopoli * 7:30 PM: Procession with flag-wavers and horseback riding along the Noci outer wall, followed by hot air balloon launch at Piazza Garibaldi and Calvario * 9:00 PM: "Qui dove il mare luccica" – a tribute concert to the great Lucio Dalla at Calvario * 11:00 PM: Fireworks display by the award-winning Senatore company from Cava de Tirreni (NA) **October 12:** * 6:30 PM: Holy Rosary * 7:30 PM: Solemn Holy Mass at Calvario presided over by S.E. Rev.ma Mons. Domenico Basile, Bishop of the Diocese of Molfetta - Ruvo - Giovinazzo - Terlizzi **October 18:** * 6:30 PM: Holy Rosary * 7:00 PM: Holy Mass with preaching