September 18, 2026 – September 21, 2026 · Sommariva Perno (CN)
The Festa Patronale di Santa Croce in Sommariva Perno offers four days of vibrant celebrations. The program includes lively dinners, dance evenings, musical tributes, a fair showcasing local food and wine products, gatherings of tractors and Vespas, E-Bike tours, metabolic walks, children's entertainment, and guided tours. Don't miss out on culinary specialties like polenta and sausage!
Indulge in a variety of local culinary delights, including special animated dinners, a unique dinner featuring the 'Eccellenze del Roero' (Roero's finest products), a dedicated snack time for children, and the traditional Pranzo di Santa Croce. A highlight is the hearty polenta and sausage, a classic Italian comfort food.
Get ready for four days of fun! The Luna Park will be open every day of the festival. 📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 🍽️ 8:30 PM, Piazza Europa: Enjoy an animated dinner and dance evening with Sonia de Castelli, featuring a performance by 'Le Stelle Danzanti' dance school from Canale. 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 📍 7:00 PM, Sala del consiglio comunale: A special ceremony for the youth of the 2006 draft, receiving the text of the Italian Constitution. 🍽️ 7:30 PM, Piazza Europa: 'Cena delle leve' dinner, celebrating with the 'Eccellenze del Roero' (Roero's finest products). 🎵 10:00 PM, Piazza Europa: A musical tribute to Vasco, Liga, and 883 with 'Oro Nero,' reliving the golden '90s. 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 📍 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Viale alberato: Explore the fair with artisans, local food and wine products, and various stalls. 📍 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Piazza Torino: The 1st gathering of tractors and agricultural machinery. 📍 9:30 AM, Viale delle Fragole: Start your Vespa tour through the scenic Roero region. 📍 10:00 AM, Viale delle Fragole: Embark on an E-Bike tour through the beautiful Roero. 📍 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Piazza Europa: Join a metabolic walk. 📍 12:00 PM, Piazza Europa: Commemorate the 80th anniversary of women's suffrage with the unveiling of a plaque on the bench. 🍽️ 12:30 PM, Piazza Europa: Enjoy the traditional Pranzo di Santa Croce lunch. 📍 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Viale delle Fragole: A static display of Vespas. 📍 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Piazza Europa: Entertainment for children with traditional wooden games. 🍽️ 5:00 PM, Piazza Europa: Children's snack offered by the Pro Loco. 📍 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Centro storico: Free guided tours of the historic center by 'Volontari per l'Arte,' departing from San Bernardino every half hour. 🎭 9:00 PM, Piazza Europa: 'La Compagnia Il Nostro Teatro di Sinio' presents 'LUNA PARK,' a comedy by Oscar Barile. 📅 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 🍽️ 5:00 PM, Piazza Europa: Savor polenta and sausage, prepared by the local 'polentàu sommarivesi' and the Pro Loco.