The October festival at the sanctuary of the Madonna di Tessara
The Antica Sagra della Madonna di Tessara is one of the most deeply rooted events in Curtarolo, in the province of Padua. It is held every October at the sanctuary of Santa Maria di Non, also known as Madonna di Tessara, on the banks of the Brenta river, a site of fervent local devotion. The festival traditionally falls around the second Sunday of October.
The religious heart of the festival is the kissing of the relic and the solemn Saturday evening procession in honour of the Madonna. The sanctuary, dependent on the parish of Santa Maria di Non, attracts faithful from all over the Padua region.
Alongside the spiritual dimension, the festival offers a large funfair with rides and illuminated attractions, open daily from the afternoon, as well as stalls, food stands, and games suitable for all ages. A blend of tradition, fun, and faith that makes the Antica Sagra di Tessara an unmissable event for families in Curtarolo and its surroundings.
The Antica Sagra della Madonna di Tessara 2026 is held from October 10 to 14 at the sanctuary of Santa Maria di Non in Curtarolo. The funfair is open daily from 2:30 PM, with rides and illuminated attractions for all ages. The religious aspect is marked by the kissing of the relic and the solemn Saturday evening procession in honour of the Madonna. Stalls, food stands, and games complete the festival. Organized by the Parish of Santa Maria di Non.
Curtarolo is located northwest of Padua, along the Brenta river. By car: from the SR47 Valsugana. The sanctuary of the Madonna di Tessara is located in the Santa Maria di Non area.
Free admission to the festival. Funfair open daily from 2:30 PM; attractions require payment.
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Santuario della Madonna di Tessara
Via Tessara, 35010 Curtarolo