Feast of Befana and Bonfire of the Old Woman
The Epiphany of Monselice between Befana in the square and the Bonfire of the Old Woman
About Feast of Befana
Epiphany in Monselice
The Feast of Befana and Bonfire of the Old Woman is the New Year's event with which the Pro Loco Città di Monselice celebrates Epiphany, in the province of Padua. A day that combines the magic of Befana for the little ones with the peasant tradition of the propitiatory bonfire.
Befana in Piazza Mazzini
In the afternoon of January 6th, Befana arrives in Piazza Mazzini with entertainment and sweets for children, in a festive atmosphere that closes the Christmas holidays.
The Bonfire of the Old Woman
At dusk, at the Campo della Fiera, the Bonfire of the Old Woman ("falò dea Vecia") is lit: the ancient fire ritual, widespread throughout Veneto, which burns the effigy of the old woman to propitiate a good year. According to tradition, the direction of the sparks and smoke is used to draw auspices for the harvest and the months to come.
Feast of Befana — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Feast of Befana and Bonfire of the Old Woman animated Monselice on January 6th, closing the Christmas holidays.
In the afternoon, Befana arrived in Piazza Mazzini with entertainment and sweets for children, while in the evening the traditional Bonfire of the Old Woman was lit at the Campo della Fiera. The event, with free admission, was organized by Pro Loco Città di Monselice.
Programme Feast of Befana 2026
Tuesday, January 6th
- Afternoon — Arrival of Befana in Piazza Mazzini with entertainment and sweets for children
- Evening — Bonfire of the Old Woman at Campo della Fiera
Free admission.
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How to get there
Monselice is located at the foot of the Euganean Hills, in the province of Padua, served by the Bologna–Padua railway station and the A13 motorway. The events take place in Piazza Mazzini and at the Campo della Fiera.
Admission
Free admission. Information: IAT Office, tel. 0429 783026.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Befana
Piazza Mazzini e Campo della Fiera
Piazza Mazzini, 35043 Monselice