Ancient Festival of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The historic festival of Nogara

The Ancient Festival of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the most cherished event of the summer in Nogara, a municipality in the Bassa Veronese area of the province of Verona. It is linked to the devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, whose liturgical feast day falls on July 16th, and for generations, it has represented a meeting point for the entire community and neighboring towns.

Funfair, gastronomy, and widespread music

The festival transforms the town into a large, free-entry celebration, spread across multiple areas. The funfair is set up in Via Sterzi, while the food stalls liven up the courtyard of Palazzo Maggi, managed by the Congrega Corte Serraglio, and Villa Raimondi with the characteristic space 'Il Giardino delle Bionde', where one can enjoy steaks, risottos, and specialties accompanied by draft beer and local wines. Every evening, live concerts and DJ sets animate the various stages around the town.

Sports, exhibitions, and fireworks

In addition to gastronomy and music, the program includes art and photography exhibitions in the municipal library and at Villa Raimondi, sports events such as a fishing trophy and cycling races, and numerous activities for families. The event, organized by the Pro Loco of Nogara in collaboration with the Municipality, concludes with the traditional fireworks display, the grand finale of a week dedicated to taste, music, sport, and tradition.