Festival · August 29, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · Rivarolo del Re (CR)
Experience a traditional Italian community festival in Rivarolo del Re, packed with fun for all ages! Enjoy delicious food, lively karaoke nights, and unique events like sleeping under the stars in a tent camp. Discover local young talent at the mini-festival, savor fresh seafood, indulge in a Nutella Party, and even join a colorful battle with 'munizioni colorate'. Kids will love the games and activities available throughout the entire festival. Admission is free, and there's a charity raffle every evening.
Get ready for a culinary adventure! The festival offers a diverse menu, from a vibrant Mexican dinner to a dedicated fresh seafood feast. Don't miss the local specialty, gnocco fritto – a delicious fried dough, perfect as a street food snack. Classic festival favorites like panini (sandwiches) and patatine (fries) are also available to satisfy every craving.
The festival kicks off on Saturday, August 30th, with an opening Holy Mass at 11:00 AM in the sports field. The kitchen opens at 7:30 PM for a gnocco fritto dinner, followed by a karaoke night, 'Stasera si canta' with Francesco, and inflatable games for kids. Tuesday, September 2nd, features tent setup at 4:30 PM in the sports field, an evening prayer with the Frati Cappuccini, and a unique 'tendata sotto le stelle' (tent dinner under the stars) at 7:30 PM. At 9:00 PM, enjoy a storytelling evening, 'Oratorio... Patrimonio della nostra comunità,' and the presentation of the 'Oratorio di San Rocco' booklet. Wednesday, September 3rd, is all about fun with a Nutella Party and an epic battle with 'munizioni colorate' at 9:00 PM. Thursday, September 4th, brings a 'Messico e Nuvole' Mexican dinner at 8:00 PM, more inflatable games for kids, and music with DJ Church and the 'Casalmaggiore 33 giri' band. On Friday, September 5th, the food stand opens at 7:30 PM with panini and patatine, followed by a Minifestival at 9:00 PM showcasing young talents from Rivarolo and the surrounding areas. The festival concludes on Saturday, September 6th, with a closing Holy Mass at 11:00 AM. At 7:30 PM, the 27ª Festa del Pesce di Mare (Seafood Festival) kitchen opens, with music by DJ Zimo from 'Radio del Rey.' Every evening, the 'Bar della Festa' will be open, and a charity raffle will be held to support the Oratorio. Entrance is free every night!