October 2, 2026 – October 5, 2026 · Parona (PV)
Join the festivities dedicated to Parona's offelle, a delightful traditional sweet from the Lomellina region. This edition is packed with live music, captivating shows, and incredible food and wine experiences at the festival restaurant. Explore a philatelic and tramway exhibition, enjoy entertainment for children, dance to DJ sets, listen to a marching band, and relive the '80s and '90s with themed evenings.
Indulge in the star of the festival, the Offelle di Parona, a beloved local biscuit that's a true taste of Lomellina tradition. This sweet treat is a must-try specialty, perfect for experiencing authentic regional flavors.
📅 **Friday, October 2** 🍽️ 7 PM - RistoSagra opens (Via Parrocchiale) 🎵 7 PM - The Offella Night: dinner with live music and sax by Vincenzo Martella, followed by a DJ set with Luca Teggi from 10 PM (Via Parrocchiale) ⛪ 8:30 PM - Charity Stand opens (Piazza Nuova) 🎪 8:30 PM - Luna Park opens (Via Papa Giovanni XXIII) 🎤 9:30 PM - Presentation of the newly eighteen-year-olds (Via Parrocchiale) 📅 **Saturday, October 3** 🎪 8:30 AM - Cultura in gioco: games and entertainment for children (Piazza Nuova) ⛪ 5:45 PM - Holy Rosary (Chiesa Parrocchiale) ⛪ 6 PM - Holy Mass (Chiesa Parrocchiale) 🍽️ 7 PM - Risto Sagra opens (Via Parrocchiale) 🎵 8:15 PM - Meeting with Pasqualina and Banda Musicale di Confienza (Piazza Nuova) 🖼️ 8:30 PM - Philatelic and Tramway Exhibition (Chiesa di San Siro) - continues Sunday 🎤 9:15 PM - Arrival of Pasqualina and Pinotu, proclamation of festival opening (Piazza Signorelli) 🎭 9:30 PM - Official Reception (Chiesa di San Siro) 🎵 9:30 PM - Festivalbar - un'estate italiana: '80s and '90s hits and emotions (Piazza Nuova) 📅 **Sunday, October 4** 🛍️ 9 AM - Market fair and exhibition of artisan creations by hobbyists (Town streets) 🖼️ 10 AM - Personal exhibition by Parona artist Pietro Collivasone and Vigevano artist Max Zangirolami (Portici Piazza Nuova) ⛪ 11 AM - Solemn Holy Mass with procession, start of catechism year, blessing of school backpacks (Chiesa Parrocchiale) 🍽️ 12 PM - RistoSagra opens (Via Parrocchiale) 🎭 3:30 PM - Un pomeriggio da fiaba: continuous free show with Pasqualina and Pinotu, Banda musicale and majorettes Cernusco sul Naviglio, Mosson Drum & Bugle Corps, Banda del Passatore, Gli amici della Tarantella, allegorical floats Pro Loco Parona (Streets and squares) 🎪 4 PM - Children's show Family Circus (Piazza Nuova) 🍰 5 PM - L'Offella regina della tavola: tasting of the typical Parona biscuit by Forno F.lli Collivasone (Piazzetta dell'Offella) 🎈 6 PM - Offelle per il cielo: multi-colored balloon launch (Piazza Nuova) 📅 **Monday, October 5** ⛪ 9 PM - Holy Mass in suffrage for the deceased (Chiesa Parrocchiale)