Confine Festival "Madonna della Valle"
Two weekends in July featuring local cuisine, dancing, and tradition in Ponte San Pellegrino
About Confine Festival
The Confine Festival, a village feast in the heart of the Bassa modenese
Every July, the small hamlet of Confine, along the Ponte San Pellegrino in the Municipality of San Felice sul Panaro (Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna), becomes the meeting point for the entire Bassa region thanks to the Confine Festival "Madonna della Valle". It is an authentic village festival, organized by the Circolo ARCI di Confine with the support of community volunteers, which attracts thousands of people every year from San Felice, Mirandola, Camposanto, and the entire Modenese plain.
A name that tells a border story
The event owes its name to the geographical location of the area: since the distant 1710, this land marked the historical border between the Duchy of Modena, under the lordship of the Este family, and the Duchy of Mirandola, ruled by the Pico family. The devotion to the Madonna della Valle, to whom the festival is dedicated, is rooted in the agricultural tradition of these lands crossed by the Panaro river.
Cuisine, dancing, and fun
The festival's motto well summarizes the spirit of the event: "Fun, excellent food, and live music". The heart of the festival is the food stand, where you can taste Emilian cuisine dishes prepared by volunteers: pumpkin tortelloni, maccheroni al pettine with ragù, mixed fried fish, grilled meats, and traditional desserts. Next to the stand, the dance area hosts live music and ballroom dancing orchestras every evening, with a dedicated pizzeria for those who want to stay late.
Between the sacred, engines, and tradition
The festival combines the religious and popular dimensions: the opening evening is accompanied by the procession in honor of the Madonna della Valle, followed by the musical band. The two weekends also feature highly anticipated events such as the Tractor Rally and the MotorsValley classic car and motorcycle rally, which liven up the festival Sundays. Admission is free, with ample parking available: a genuine example of how the Bassa modenese knows how to celebrate with good food and music.
Confine Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Confine Festival "Madonna della Valle" confirms the formula over two July weekends, at the sports field adjacent to the Circolo ARCI di Confine. The festival opens every evening at 7:00 PM with the Emilian cuisine food stand and the dance area with live music and ballroom dancing. The opening evening of Thursday, July 16, is dedicated to the religious procession in honor of the Madonna della Valle, accompanied by the musical band.
Programme Confine Festival 2026
First weekend — July 16, 17, 18, 19, 2026
- Thursday, July 16 — Opening at 7:00 PM. Inaugural evening with the procession in honor of the Madonna della Valle, accompanied by the musical band (the food stand is closed this evening).
- Friday, July 17, Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19 — Food stand open and dance area with ballroom dancing orchestras and live music. Sunday features the traditional Tractor Rally.
Second weekend — July 24, 25, 26, 2026
- Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25 — Food stand and dancing evenings in the dance area with live music.
- Sunday, July 26 — Grand finale with the MotorsValley classic car and motorcycle rally, in addition to the food stand and dancing.
The food stand
Traditional Emilian menu: pumpkin tortelloni (with ragù, butter and sage), maccheroni al pettine with ragù, mixed fried fish, mixed grilled meats, sausage, ribs, steak, and French fries. Dessert trolley with ring cake, zuppa inglese, and sorbet. In the dance area: piadine, fried gnocchi, and round pizza.
The ballroom dancing orchestras for each evening will be announced on the festival's official website and social media channels in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Confine Festival 2026
- Procession and musical band in honor of the Madonna della Valle (July 16)
- Dance area with live music and ballroom dancing every evening
- Tractor Rally
- MotorsValley classic car and motorcycle rally
- Emilian cuisine: pumpkin tortelloni, maccheroni al pettine, fried fish, and grilled meats
Prices Confine Festival 2026
Practical information — Confine Festival
Where
Sports field adjacent to the Circolo ARCI di Confine, Via Ferrino 635, Ponte San Pellegrino area, hamlet of Confine, San Felice sul Panaro (MO), Emilia-Romagna.
Hours
Evening opening from 7:00 PM. The food stand is open every evening of the festival (closed Thursday, July 16, opening evening dedicated to the procession).
Admission and Reservations
Free admission. Table reservations are not accepted. Ample free parking nearby.
Contacts
[email protected] — www.pontesanpellegrino.com
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Where does it take place — Confine Festival
Campo sportivo adiacente al Circolo ARCI di Confine
Via Ferrino, 635 - Ponte San Pellegrino, 41038 San Felice sul Panaro