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 Paniscia, to unique regional offerings such as Chicche al gorgonzola and Risotto zola e noci. Meat lovers can savor traditional Bolliti misti, Cotechino with beans, and Polenta e spezzatino d'asino, alongside street food favorites like Cotechino burgers and grilled meats. Don't miss the Salam d'la duja, a typical local product, and a variety of delicious ravioli, including Ravioli d'asino-ragù and Ravioli di brasato e trippa.
Join the festivities with a packed schedule of events! On FRI AUG 28, catch the 🏃 Neighborhood Race at 7:45 PM, followed by 🎵 Live Music at 9:00 PM. SAT AUG 29 features the 🎤 22nd Singing Contest at 9:00 PM. On SUN AUG 30, experience the dramatic 🎆 Arrival of the Torch, Brazier Lighting, and a spectacular show in the piazza at 9:00 PM. MON AUG 31 is packed with activities: 🎪 Capodanno Robbiese, Palio Robbio Show, a fashion show, and live music all starting at 9:00 PM, alongside traditional games like 🎮 Carrioline, palla mattone, Fa sü la tur; 🎮 Memory, barlite, Fa sü la tur; and 🎮 Bala an front, taglio del bicc, Fa sù la tur. The fun continues on SAT SEP 5 with a 🎵 Viva gli anni 90 musical show at 9:00 PM, and games like 🎮 Tris, tug-of-war, Fa sü la tur. The grand finale on SUN SEP 6 includes a ⛪ Procession and Holy Mass at 10:30 AM, a 🎭 Historical Parade at 4:00 PM, the exciting 🏃 Wheelbarrow Race at 6:30 PM, and the grand 🍽️ Maxi paniscia feast at 6:45 PM.