Ancient Assumption Festival – Madonna di Dossobuono
The secular Ferragosto festival in Madonna di Dossobuono
About Ancient Assumption Festival
A Secular Festival in Madonna di Dossobuono
The Ancient Assumption Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the Verona area, celebrated in the hamlet of Madonna di Dossobuono, in Villafranca di Verona, province of Verona. With origins dating back to the 1700s, the festival is dedicated to the Assumption and deeply unites the religious and popular dimensions, centered around the Marian sanctuary.
Seven Days of Taste and Tradition
The festival spans seven days, around August 15th, at the parish center area of Via Mantovana 149. Food stalls offer typical dishes, fish specialties, and grilled meats, along with desserts, bars, and cocktails. Inflatables and rides are set up for the little ones, while live music is featured every evening. There's also a charity raffle and artisan stalls.
The Spirituality of the Assumption
The religious heart of the festival is the solemn Mass on August 15th at 10:30 AM in the sanctuary, for the Solemnity of the Assumption. In recent years, the festival has also included cultural events, such as exhibitions dedicated to the figure of Mary. The Ancient Assumption Festival remains an identity-defining event for the community of Madonna di Dossobuono and the territory of Villafranca di Verona.
Ancient Assumption Festival — edition 2026
The Ancient Assumption Festival is expected in mid-August 2026 in Madonna di Dossobuono, a hamlet of Villafranca di Verona, around the Solemnity of the Assumption (August 15th). Seven days of festivities at the Via Mantovana 149 area, featuring food stalls, live music, rides, and moments of spirituality.
The detailed program will be published by the parish in the weeks preceding the festival.
Programme Ancient Assumption Festival 2026
The complete program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the parish. The traditional format includes seven days with:
- Food stalls: typical dishes, fish and grilled meat specialties, artisanal desserts
- Bar and cocktails
- Inflatables and rides for children
- Live music every evening
- Charity raffle and artisan stalls
- Solemn Mass of the Assumption on August 15th at 10:30 AM in the sanctuary
Highlights Ancient Assumption Festival 2026
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Practical information — Ancient Assumption Festival
Where
Parish center, Via Mantovana 149, Madonna di Dossobuono (Villafranca di Verona, VR).
When
Mid-August, around August 15th (Assumption).
What's there
Food stalls (fish, grilled dishes, desserts), children's rides, live music, charity raffle, and solemn Mass of the Assumption.
How to get there
By car: Madonna di Dossobuono is reachable from Verona Sud, along Via Mantovana.
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Where does it take place — Ancient Assumption Festival
Centro parrocchiale, Madonna di Dossobuono
Via Mantovana 149, 37069 Villafranca di Verona