Ancient Saint Mark's Fair
Nearly 150 years of history combining trade, agriculture, and entertainment in San Bonifacio
About Saint Mark's Fair
The Ancient Saint Mark's Fair
It is one of the longest-standing historic fairs in the Veronese area: the Ancient Saint Mark's Fair in San Bonifacio (province of Verona) has surpassed 140 editions and continues to attract thousands of visitors every spring from all over eastern Verona and beyond. Linked to the Saint Mark's Day celebration (April 25th), the fair has its roots in the mercantile and agricultural tradition of the area and has managed to renew itself, becoming a large, widespread festival in the historic center.
A City Transformed into a Fair
For four days, San Bonifacio changes its appearance. The commercial expo occupies Corso Venezia and Via Marconi; the agricultural fair and exhibition stands liven up the streets of the center; the street food finds its home at Parco dei Tigli; the large funfair – the "San Marco Funtasy Land" – is set up in Piazzale Palù; while the marquees in Piazza Costituzione host shows and associations. The heart of the celebrations is the Special Market on April 25th, which fills the center with stalls.
Culture, Music, and Tradition
Alongside commerce, the fair offers a rich cultural program: conferences dedicated to sports and youth, meetings with nationally renowned writers like Mauro Corona and Pierdomenico Baccalario, musical performances and tributes, activities for children, and the usual train that connects the different areas of the event on Sundays. A balance between agricultural roots and contemporary offerings that makes the Ancient Saint Mark's Fair an identity event for San Bonifacio.
Saint Mark's Fair — edition 2026
The 149th edition of the Ancient Saint Mark's Fair enlivened San Bonifacio from April 23rd to 26th, 2026. Four days featuring the commercial expo between Corso Venezia and Via Marconi, the agricultural fair, the "San Marco Funtasy Land" funfair at Piazzale Palù, and street food at Parco dei Tigli. Among the notable events were the conference "Growing with Sport", musical performances with tributes to Lucio Battisti and Cesare Cremonini, the NuOVANTA live show, the Special Market on April 25th, and Sunday's cultural meetings with writers Mauro Corona and Pierdomenico Baccalario.
Programme Saint Mark's Fair 2026
Thursday, April 23rd
- Morning — Conference "Growing with Sport: Beyond All Limits" dedicated to students
- Afternoon — Official inauguration: opening of the exhibition area, agricultural fair, funfair, and "San Marco Funtasy Land"
- Musical performance: Leandro Ghetti with a tribute to Lucio Battisti
Friday, April 24th
- Theatrical performances and activities for children
- Meeting "Against Violence, I Defend Myself"
- Live music with the Diapason Band
Saturday, April 25th
- Liberation Day celebrations
- Special Market in the center
- Events for families
- Tribute to Cesare Cremonini and live performance by NuOVANTA
Sunday, April 26th
- Cultural meetings with Mauro Corona and Pierdomenico Baccalario
- Workshops and shows for all ages
- Premio Beatrice (13th edition)
- Little train connecting the fair areas
Throughout the event: commercial expo (Corso Venezia, Via Marconi), street food at Parco dei Tigli, funfair at Piazzale Palù.
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Practical information — Saint Mark's Fair
How to get there
San Bonifacio has a train station on the Milan-Venice line and the Soave-San Bonifacio (A4) motorway exit. The fair takes place in the historic center; funfair in Piazzale Palù, street food at Parco dei Tigli.
Admission
Free admission to the fair. Food and drinks and funfair attractions are subject to payment.
Information
Municipality of San Bonifacio — [email protected]; official website fieradisanmarco.it.
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Where does it take place — Saint Mark's Fair
Centro storico di San Bonifacio
Piazza Costituzione, 37047 San Bonifacio