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Feast in honor of Our Lady of Caravaggio
May 30 – May 31
Alpicella Festival 2026 – Santo Stefano d’Aveto
The hamlet of Alpicella, in the Municipality of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, celebrates the traditional Feast in honor of the Blessed Virgin Our Lady of Caravaggio with two evenings of music, gastronomy, and religious moments dedicated to the community and visitors.
Program
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- 4:45 PM – Holy Mass in honor of Our Lady of Caravaggio
- Blessing of the children and floral tribute with the participation of the catechism children at the end of the year
- Charity raffle open
Saturday, May 30, 2026
- 7:00 PM – Bar opens
- 7:30 PM – Kitchen opening
- 9:00 PM – Dancing evening with the Caravel Orchestra
- DJ set to follow
Gastronomic specialties:
mixed fried fish, Recco-style cheese focaccia, taglierini with fish sauce, Alpicella cheese, sausages, cold cuts from Piacenza, cold beer, and good wine.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
- 8:00 AM – Dawn Holy Mass
- 9:00 AM – Bar opening and charity raffle
- 11:15 AM – Holy Mass in honor of Our Lady of Caravaggio
- 1:00 PM – Bar closing
- 5:00 PM – Bar reopens
- 6:15 PM – Holy Rosary
- 9:00 PM – Dancing evening with the Paolo Bertoli Orchestra
Gastronomic specialties:
sandwiches with Alpicella cheese, sausages, cold cuts from Piacenza, and porchetta from Ariccia, accompanied by cold beer and “vin bun”.
Grand finale
At 10:00 PM, concluding fireworks display.