The patronal festival of Roverbella in honor of Saint Gregory the Great
Roverbella, a municipality in the Alto Mantovano region of the province of Mantua, celebrates its patron saint, Saint Gregory the Great, with the Ancient Festival that bears his name. It is the most traditional celebration in the town: an early September event that combines the religious dimension of the patronal feast with the popular and joyful aspect of a village festival.
For an entire day, the center of Roverbella comes alive with stalls and offerings for all tastes. Food and wine are among the main attractions, alongside exhibitions such as model making, spaces at the Library with children's books, and musical entertainment that accompanies the festival hours. The streets and the main square become a large path to explore on foot, amidst tastings, curiosities, and encounters.
The Antica Fiera di San Gregorio is above all a moment for the community: the celebration where the inhabitants of Roverbella come together and where the town opens its doors to visitors from neighboring municipalities. The presence of the Library and dedicated children's areas make it an event suitable for families, while live music sets the rhythm for the day.
Participating in the festival means connecting with the traditions of the Alto Mantovano region, a plain area between the morainic amphitheater of Lake Garda and the city of Mantua. The Fiera di San Gregorio is the best gateway to discover Roverbella and its ancient, yet still vibrant, connection with its patron saint.
The 2026 festival reintroduces the formula that combines market, taste, and village celebration. In the center of Roverbella, you'll find food and wine stands, a model making exhibition, the Library space with children's books, and musical entertainment. The program and precise dates are published by the Municipality of Roverbella in the weeks leading up to the event.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Municipality of Roverbella. The festival traditionally includes: food and wine stands, a model making exhibition, the Library space with children's books, and musical entertainment along the town's streets.
Streets and squares of the center of Roverbella (MN).
September 2026 (around the first days of the month). Official dates are published by the Municipality in the preceding weeks.
Free.
Roverbella is located along the Mantua-Verona state road, reachable by car from the Mantua North exit of the A22 Brenner motorway. The nearest train station is Mantua.
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Centro di Roverbella
Piazza San Pio X, 46048 Roverbella