The farmers' thanksgiving festival in Piazza Garibaldi
The Festa del Ringraziamento is the celebration with which Suzzara, in the Province of Mantua, pays homage to the agricultural world and the fruits of the earth. It is held in Piazza Garibaldi and is organized by the Pro Loco Cittร di Suzzara in collaboration with the Parrocchia dell'Immacolata (Parish of the Immaculate Conception) and Coldiretti Mantova, testifying to the strong link between faith, agriculture, and community that characterizes the Bassa Mantovana.
The program combines religious and popular moments. The Mercato di Campagna Amica (Campagna Amica Market) brings zero-kilometer products from local farmers to the square, while the play area entertains the little ones. The heart of the day are the Messa del Ringraziamento (Thanksgiving Mass), celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, and the evocative blessing of the tractors, a ritual that brings together farmers and their machinery as a sign of gratitude for the harvest.
To complete the festival, the Pranzo del Ringraziamento (Thanksgiving Lunch), a convivial moment that closes the day around the table. The Festa del Ringraziamento keeps alive an ancient tradition, deeply rooted in the Po Valley countryside, and represents an opportunity to rediscover the values of agricultural work and the sense of community that still animates Suzzara and its hamlets today.
The Festa del Ringraziamento returns to Suzzara in November 2026, confirmed in the Pro Loco's event calendar. Traditionally, the festival is held on a Sunday in mid-November; the precise date for the 2026 edition will be announced by the organizers in the preceding weeks.
In Piazza Garibaldi, the day will feature the Mercato di Campagna Amica with products from local farmers, a play area for children, the Messa del Ringraziamento at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the blessing of tractors, and the Thanksgiving Lunch. The event is organized by Pro Loco Cittร di Suzzara with the Parrocchia dell'Immacolata and Coldiretti Mantova.
The final program, along with the exact date, will be confirmed by the organizers. The traditional structure of the day includes:
Piazza Garibaldi and Chiesa dell'Immacolata, Suzzara (MN).
Suzzara is reachable by car from the SS62 and the A22 (Pegognaga exit) and by train from the city station.
Traditionally one Sunday in mid-November. The exact date of the edition is confirmed by the organizers in the weeks prior.
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Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 46029 Suzzara