Sagra d'Autunno (Autumn Festival)

The Sagra d'Autunno brings the hamlet of San Macario in Samarate to life at Cascina Sopra in via Contardo Ferrini, celebrating a day filled with local traditions, sports, and authentic regional gastronomy. The festivities kick off at 10:30 with Holy Mass in the square, followed at 11:30 by the 'Pane in Piazza' initiative organized by local bakers and pastry chefs, alongside the 6th edition of the 'Memorial Alessandro Mescia' Sanmacorsa—a 5 km non-competitive fun run with registration opening at 11:15 and the race starting at 11:45. Throughout the day, visitors can also explore a vintage farming tool exhibition with creative workshops, craft stalls, a local food market, and a raffle. From 12:30, the traditional food court opens under covered seating areas, offering both dine-in and takeout options with hearty traditional specialties such as donkey stew, polenta, bruscitt, tripe, risotto, pork knuckle, and grilled sausages. The afternoon continues from 15:00 with live musical entertainment by Stefano Provasio, the classic roasted chestnut roast, and family-friendly activities including pony rides and milking demonstrations with 'Camomilla the Cow'.