Ancient Saint Valentine's Fair of Pozzoleone

A Fair Over 500 Years Old

The Ancient Saint Valentine's Fair is one of the oldest and most deeply rooted events in the Veneto region: in 2026, it reaches its extraordinary 509th edition. It takes place in Pozzoleone, a municipality in the Vicenza plain, and is organized by the Municipality of Pozzoleone. For over five centuries, the fair has celebrated the territory's profound connection with agriculture and rural traditions.

'Our Traditions' in Piazza del Grano

The heart of the event is the large market 'Our Traditions', set up in Piazza del Grano on the two main Sundays. Here, you can admire animals, tractors, tools, and ancient crafts, along with a reconstruction of the Ca' Dolfin farmyard, in a evocative journey into peasant civilization. Over 300 stalls wind through the town's streets, offering crafts, local products, and curiosities.

Music, Shows, and Tradition

The fair offers a rich and varied program: amusement park, agri-aperitivo, musical evenings, concerts, street artist performances, and children's entertainment. Among the most characteristic events are the bell tower concert, vintage motorcycle and car exhibitions, and guided tours of the bell tower, which enrich the festival with a cultural and historical dimension.

The Identity of a Territory

The Ancient Saint Valentine's Fair is much more than a market: it is an identity heritage for Pozzoleone and the entire Vicenza plain. Its centuries-old history, linked to the figure of Saint Valentine, makes it an unmissable event for those who want to rediscover the rural and popular roots of the Veneto region.