August 28, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · Robbio (PV)
The Palio d'Urmon is a vibrant four-day folk festival that blends tradition with fun, featuring athletic challenges like neighborhood races and wheelbarrow races, traditional games (palla mattone, memory, barlite, tug-of-war), live music, and captivating shows. The highlight is the torch ritual and the lighting of the brazier in the main square, concluding with a procession, a historical parade, and the famous maxi paniscia feast.
Indulge in a wide array of Italian culinary delights, from rich pasta dishes like Amatriciana, Pasta alla Norma, and the local specialty Maxi Paniscia, to unique regional offerings such as Polenta e spezzatino d'asino (polenta with donkey stew) and Salam d'la duja, a traditional cured meat. Don't miss the hearty Bolliti misti (mixed boiled meats) or the convenient street food options like Cotechino burger and grilled meats. There are also delicious vegetarian options like Chicche al gorgonzola and Risotto zola e noci.
Join the festivities! On Friday, August 28th, at 7:45 PM, experience the exciting neighborhood race, followed by live music at 9:00 PM. Saturday, August 29th, features the 22nd Singing Contest at 9:00 PM. Sunday, August 30th, at 9:00 PM, witness the arrival of the torch, the lighting of the brazier, and a spectacular show in the piazza. Monday, August 31st, at 9:00 PM, celebrates Capodanno Robbiese with the Palio Robbio Show, a fashion show, and live music, alongside traditional games like Carrioline, palla mattone, Fa sü la tur, Memory, barlite, Bala an front, and taglio del bicc. On Saturday, September 5th, at 9:00 PM, enjoy the 'Viva gli anni 90' musical show and more games including Tris and tug-of-war. The grand finale on Sunday, September 6th, begins with a procession and Holy Mass at 10:30 AM, followed by a historical parade at 4:00 PM, a wheelbarrow race at 6:30 PM, and the grand Maxi paniscia feast at 6:45 PM.