Ancient Saint Simeon's Fair

The patron saint's feast of Marostica

The Ancient Saint Simeon's Fair is the feast of the patron saint of Marostica, the famous city of chess in the province of Vicenza. It is held every year on the last Sunday of October and represents the thanksgiving for the end of the agricultural season, deeply linked to the peasant traditions of the area.

Blessing of tractors and fruits

Among the most characteristic rituals of the fair is the blessing of agricultural tractors and autumn fruits, which takes place on the morning after Mass. A heartfelt moment that celebrates the bond between the community of Marostica and the land, as the year's harvests draw to a close.

Market exhibition, spit-roasted goose, and lottery

The historic centre - between Campo Marzio, the Lower Castle, and Piazza Castello - hosts a market exhibition of typical agricultural products, popular games, and street artists. In Piazza Castello, the traditional collective lottery is held with the 'mother ticket' drawn from the stage. On the gastronomic front, the star is the spit-roasted goose served with Marzemino, a typical local wine.

The 'Zucca + Zucca' competition

One of the most curious events is the 'Zucca + Zucca' competition, which awards the heaviest pumpkin, the longest pumpkin, and the most beautiful and original arrangement. Open to citizens, farmers, and hobbyists, with registration on Sunday morning and awards given mid-morning in Piazza Castello, it has become a highly anticipated classic of the fair.