Festa Patronale di Santo Stefano
The patronal feast of the hamlet of Santo Stefano di Montegrosso d'Asti — three evenings of food, music, folklore and shows.
Why it's special
An authentic frazione feast honouring the patron saint: communal dinners and live music over three nights.
Programme · 2026
25–27 July 2026
Patronal feast of Santo Stefano. Saturday 25 July: evening with Simone Squassina, at midnight the election of Miss and Mister S. Stefano 2026 plus a sparkling surprise. Sunday 26 July: 09:15 arrival of vintage Fiat 500 cars (booking required, tel. 333 4926957); 09:30 solemn Mass led by the Bishop with the parish priest don Ivano Mazzucco, celebrated at the altar with the relic of St John Paul II, attended by the age-group 'leve' and with a greeting from Mayor Monica Masino; 10:30 blessing of the Fiat 500 and refreshments from the Pro Loco with the 'Francesco Gazza' band, followed by a scenic Fiat 500 drive through the UNESCO hillsides; 19:30 'Cena sotto le stelle' dinner with Piedmontese gran fritto misto (friciula and cured meats, 18-piece mixed fry, chocolate peaches), wine and drinks €32 (reserve by Wednesday 22 July, Clara 348 3639695 / Paola 347 3771458). Monday 27 July: 10:00 Mass by don Pier Giorgio Serra for deceased priests, relatives, parishioners and benefactors, with organ by maestro Giuseppe Gai; 21:00 in Piazza don Clerico, Piedmontese-dialect theatre — the Nostro Teatro di Sinio company performs the comedy 'N'aptit da sonador' (directed by Oscar Barile), followed by a lottery prize draw.
A tip
- Programme published by the Comune; info +39 0141 953052.
Last updated · 2026-07-15