Festa dell'Assunta al Santuario Madonna dell'Uva Secca

The Marian festival of Uva Secca

The Festa dell'Assunta at the Santuario della Madonna dell'Uva Secca is one of the most beloved events in Povegliano Veronese, a town in the Veronese plain in the province of Verona. Linked to the Assumption of Mary on August 15th, the festival has reached its 52nd edition and traditionally takes place around Ferragosto, blending religious devotion with community celebration.

Eight days of faith and tradition

The event spans about eight days, spread across the weeks surrounding August 15th. Alongside the Marian celebrations in the sanctuary, the festival offers a rich food stand every evening with traditional Venetian dishes, including the famous sàte de galina (chicken feet), a specialty that draws gourmets from all over the region.

Music, dancing, and community

The evenings are enlivened by live music and dancing, in a festive atmosphere that unites all generations. The event is organized by the parish together with the Comitato Restauro del Santuario (Sanctuary Restoration Committee), the Municipality, and the Pro Loco of Povegliano Veronese, and its proceeds contribute to the care and restoration of the ancient sanctuary.

A sanctuary in the heart of the Veronese plain

The Sanctuary of Madonna dell'Uva Secca is a cherished place of devotion for the community of Povegliano and the entire Veronese plain. Every summer, the Festa dell'Assunta celebrates its spiritual and identity value, intertwining Marian faith with conviviality and the flavors of local tradition.