Festa del Mais
The corn festival in Busiago Vecchio, between rural tradition and the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
About Festa del Mais
The corn festival in Busiago Vecchio
The Festa del Mais takes place in Busiago Vecchio, a hamlet of the Municipality of Campo San Martino, in the province of Padova. It is a festival of ancient tradition, born from the celebrations of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (September 8th), to which the small oratory of the hamlet is dedicated, and which over time has become a festival celebrating agricultural traditions and in particular corn, the symbol of the Veneto countryside.
Polenta, prizes, and rural tradition
The program intertwines gastronomy and peasant memory: the food stand with polenta as the star along with dishes of Venetian cuisine, the 'Premio al Seminatore' (Sower's Prize), the cycling race, and the solemn mass on September 8th for the Nativity of Mary. The festival involves entire families of villagers in its organization, curated by the Pro Loco of Campo San Martino with the local sports association.
Over forty editions
With over forty editions behind it, the Festa del Mais is an event of strong identity for the community of Busiago Vecchio, capable of keeping alive the rural tradition of the Cittadella area and attracting visitors from neighboring towns.
Festa del Mais — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festa del Mais in Busiago Vecchio will take place around September 8th, the feast of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. The festival will feature the food stand with polenta and dishes of Venetian cuisine, the 'Premio al Seminatore' (Sower's Prize), the cycling race, and the solemn mass, organized by the Pro Loco of Campo San Martino with the local sports association.
Programme Festa del Mais 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, with precise dates, will be announced by the Pro Loco of Campo San Martino in the weeks prior. As tradition dictates, the festival includes: evening opening of the food stand with polenta as the star and dishes of Venetian cuisine, the 'Premio al Seminatore' (Sower's Prize), the cycling race, and the solemn mass on September 8th for the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
Highlights Festa del Mais 2026
Prices Festa del Mais 2026
Practical information — Festa del Mais
Where
Busiago Vecchio, hamlet of Campo San Martino (PD), in the upper Padua area.
How to get there
Campo San Martino is located in the Cittadella area; it can be reached by car from the SR47 Valsugana or from the provincial roads towards Cittadella.
When
Around September 8th, the feast of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
What to expect
Food stand with polenta, 'Premio al Seminatore' (Sower's Prize), cycling race, and solemn mass.
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Where does it take place — Festa del Mais
Frazione Busiago Vecchio, area dell'oratorio