{"id":10612,"date":"2025-08-20T09:37:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/eventi\/sagra-del-castello-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-08-20T09:37:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:37:49","slug":"sagra-del-castello-2025","status":"publish","type":"eventi","link":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/eventi\/sagra-del-castello-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Castle Festival 13th Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Castle Festival 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

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13th Edition<\/span><\/p>\n

Music and Folklore<\/span><\/p>\n

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When history becomes a soundtrack<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Castle, Valsolda<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Music and folklore in the alleys of one of Lake Ceresio's most charming villages<\/span><\/p>\n

The village of Castello is preparing to welcome the <\/span>thirteenth edition of the Castle Festival<\/strong> with a theme that unites <\/span>tradition and contemporaneity<\/strong>: <\/span>Music and Folklore<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For two days, the ancient streets of the town will be filled with <\/span>concerts, exhibitions, shows, gastronomy and stories<\/strong>, offering a unique experience made of voices, flavors and encounters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alongside music and cuisine, the festival also hosts a selection of <\/span>creative crafts, hobbies and local agri-food products<\/strong>, to celebrate the hands and stories of those who still work with passion and deep roots. Among stalls, authentic flavors, and small handmade wonders, the village is transformed into a <\/span>open-air laboratory of ancient knowledge and new expressions<\/strong>. An invitation to rediscover the quality born from the earth and ingenuity, in a celebration that embraces the entire community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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MUSIC WIDESPREAD, EMOTIONS COLLECTED<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday afternoon and evening will feature a traveling musical itinerary with four selected bands, each performing two sets in different corners of the village. Only one band\u2014the Urlo Band\u2014will close the evening with a spectacular concert in the warehouse.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nice Price \u2013 Energetic Rock from the '80s and '90s | Piazza Rusciett<\/strong><\/p>\n

-Vent Negru \u2013 Ticino Folk Music | Near the Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

-ME Bossi Choir \u2013 Sacred and Renaissance Polyphony | Church of San Martino<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tirlindana \u2013 Emotional rock in the acoustic version of "Senza Spine" | Near the Osteria al Nuraghe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Urlo Band \u2013 Main Concert | Capannone, 10:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

-Filarmonica Valsolda \u2013 Sunday 28th at 10am <\/strong>|<\/strong> Rusciett Square <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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COMPLETE PROGRAM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27<\/span><\/h3>\n

16:00<\/strong> \u2013 Opening of the event: streets of the village, exhibitions, exhibitors<\/span><\/p>\n

17:30<\/strong> \u2013 <\/span>Valeria's stories, r<\/em>deposits for all ages <\/span>\u2013<\/span> Oratory<\/span><\/p>\n

18:00<\/strong> \u2013 Nice Price \u2013 Piazza Rusciett<\/span><\/p>\n

18:30<\/strong> \u2013 Vent Negru \u2013 Near the Museum<\/span><\/p>\n

19:00<\/strong> \u2013 Kitchen Opening | ME Bossi Choir \u2013 Church of San Martino<\/span><\/p>\n

19:30<\/strong> \u2013 Tirlindana \u2013 Near the Osteria al Nuraghe<\/span><\/p>\n

20:00<\/strong> \u2013 Nice Price \u2013 Piazza Rusciett<\/span><\/p>\n

20:30<\/strong> \u2013 Vent Negru \u2013 Near the Museum<\/span><\/p>\n

21:00<\/strong> \u2013 ME Bossi Choir \u2013 Church of San Martino<\/span><\/p>\n

21:30<\/strong> \u2013 Tirlindana \u2013 Near the Osteria al Nuraghe<\/span><\/p>\n

22:30<\/strong> \u2013 Urlo Band \u2013 Main Concert at the Capannone<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sunday, September 28<\/span><\/h3>\n

09:00<\/strong> \u2013 Opening of the event | Holy Mass \u2013 Church of San Martino<\/span><\/p>\n

10:00<\/strong> \u2013 Ancient games through the village streets | Valsolda Philharmonic \u2013 Piazza Rusciett<\/span><\/p>\n

11:00<\/strong> \u2013 Historical shows with \u201cLa Camagnola\u201d + traveling accordions<\/span><\/p>\n

12:00<\/strong> \u2013 Kitchen opening<\/span><\/p>\n

14:30<\/strong> \u2013 Historical performances with \u201cLa Camagnola\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

17:00<\/strong> \u2013 Lottery Drawing \u2013 Piazza Rusciett <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Contemporary art on display<\/span><\/p>\n

Ironic Dreamlike Unplugged<\/strong> \u2013 Personal exhibition of <\/span>Omar Tigrini<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art director and graphic designer with over twenty years of experience, <\/span>Omar Tigrini<\/strong> brings to Castello his visual art defined as "\u201c<\/span>ironic\/dreamlike<\/strong>\u201d: two words in apparent contrast, but united by an anagram and a common vision. The exhibition, curated by <\/span>CasaPopolare.art<\/strong>, is a journey between sarcasm and imagination, between the folds of everyday life and the timeless visions of dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n

With fingers stained with pastel and the gaze of someone who knows how to read between the lines of reality, Tigrini tells <\/span>human nature<\/strong> with lightness and depth. His works do not seek "beauty" as an end in itself, but construct a <\/span>direct visual code<\/strong>, capable of triggering reflections, emotions and new perspectives on what we experience every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

As he writes <\/span>Massimiliano Ferrario<\/strong>, researcher and director of CRiSAC:<\/span><\/p>\n

Tigrini works like a twenty-first-century director, building bridges between seemingly distant images and atmospheres, rooted in art history and the collective imagination.<\/em><\/p>\n

An exhibition to experience, read and listen to: <\/span>a unique opportunity<\/strong> during the Castle Festival to discover an author capable of making us smile... and think. <\/span><\/p>\n

With the special participation of <\/span>Albert Mayr<\/strong> \u2013 interactive sound performance.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by <\/span>CasaPopolare.art<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/span>\u2013 visual and sound art in Valsolda<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Homage to Fritz Meijer \u2013 Painter of the Lake<\/span><\/p>\n

From 7pm on Saturday at the end of the festival, the Oratory of Castello will host a <\/span>exhibition dedicated to Fritz Meijer<\/strong>, a Swiss painter originally from Zurich who lived for a long time on Lake Ceresio. Meijer, born in 1900, studied at prestigious academies in Germany and France and developed in the cultural climate of European post-Impressionism.<\/span><\/p>\n

In <\/span>1935<\/strong> he settled in <\/span>Gandria<\/strong>, where he lived and worked until his death in 1969, transforming the lakeside village into the privileged subject of his painting. His poetic and sensitive open-air art recounts the landscape and the soul of the places with a gaze filtered by a <\/span>delicate Nordic sensitivity<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The exhibition at the Oratory of Castello is part of a larger celebratory project on the occasion of the <\/span>125th anniversary of the artist's birth<\/strong>, and includes works inspired by the landscapes of Lake Ceresio, with particular attention to the views and atmospheres of the area between Gandria and Valsolda. An intimate and precious stop within the festival, for those who wish to experience the village through art.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Absolutely not to be missed during the festival:<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n

a visit to the <\/span>Pagani House Museum<\/strong>,<\/a> to discover the history and visionary genius of the great baroque artist Paolo Pagani, and the splendid <\/span>Parish Church of San Martino<\/strong><\/a>, a true treasure chest of art which houses his masterpiece: the imposing fresco of the <\/span>Triumph of Faith<\/em>. Two essential stops for immersing yourself in Castello's most authentic and artistic soul.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Flavors of the Village \u2013 Where to Eat<\/span><\/p>\n

During the festival, every corner of the village becomes a hub of conviviality and flavor. Here's where to stop to savor traditional dishes... and more:<\/span><\/p>\n

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-Osteria al Nuraghe<\/strong> \u2013 Sardinian specialties and the famous <\/span>roast suckling pig<\/em>, served in a warm and informal setting<\/span><\/p>\n

-Rudi's Arrosticini<\/strong> \u2013 At the Osteria del Canto in Rusciett, the unmistakable scent of <\/span>grilled arrosticini<\/em> light up the party<\/span><\/p>\n

La Lanterna Inn<\/strong> \u2013 A menu that unites <\/span>tradition and creativity<\/em>, in a cozy and welcoming environment<\/span><\/p>\n

Gastronomic Shed \u2013 Castle Company<\/strong> \u2013 Typical dishes and rustic cuisine, for a complete meal in the heart of the celebration<\/span><\/p>\n

A sprawling table where every offering speaks to the region, its identity, and the passion of its residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How to reach Valsolda Castle<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The village of Castello is located in the municipality of Valsolda, in the province of Como, just a few minutes from the Swiss border.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Getting there is simple: you can arrive by car from <\/span>Porlezza<\/strong> or from <\/span>Lugano<\/strong> travelling along the SS340dir (Regina State Road).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Follow the map to precisely locate the village, located in a panoramic position above Lake Ceresio, immersed in the quiet of the valley.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Parking and free shuttle service<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To ensure easy and sustainable access to the festival, a free shuttle bus service is available<\/strong> from the main car parks located downstream.<\/p>\n

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We invite you to leave your car in the parking lots indicated in Lodge (schools)<\/strong> o Dasio (Saint Rocco)<\/strong> and use the shuttle to easily reach the entrance to the event.<\/p>\n

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Consult the map to easily locate the service starting points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Every gesture counts: beauty returns<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Behind every dish served, every toast, every laugh shared at the Castle Festival, there is something bigger: <\/span>a community that takes care of its history<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the years, thanks to the commitment of volunteers and the contributions collected during the events, the Compagnia del Castello has made it possible <\/span>restoration of the fresco of San Lucio<\/strong>, supported the <\/span>recovery of the Chapel of Our Lady of Tanch\u00e9<\/strong> and still contributes to the <\/span>maintenance of the church of the Holy Innocents in Drano<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

But we don't stop here: <\/span>there are still many places, views and memories to be safeguarded<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

With your help and participation, we want to continue to breathe new life into the land we love. <\/span>beauty, if shared, always returns<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Thanks to those who believe in us<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A special thanks goes to all the <\/span>sponsors and supporters<\/strong> who, with generosity and trust, allow us to transform each edition of the Castle Festival into an unforgettable experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Their contribution is not only economic: it is a <\/span>act of trust towards the community<\/strong>, an investment in culture, beauty and a sense of belonging.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for being an active part of this project, for sharing with us the desire to protect and enhance our territory.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without you, none of this would be possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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On September 27 and 28, 2025, the Castle Festival returns to Castello di Valsolda, now in its thirteenth edition.
\nTwo days of celebration in the heart of one of Lake Ceresio's most charming villages, with a rich program of live music, folklore, art exhibitions, traditional flavors, and local crafts. An event that combines culture, conviviality, and the local area, organized by the Compagnia del Castello.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":10059,"template":"","comune":[15],"class_list":["post-10612","eventi","type-eventi","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","comune-valsolda"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/eventi\/10612","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/eventi"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/eventi"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10059"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10612"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"comune","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comune?post=10612"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}