Festa dell'AVIS di San Martino dall'Argine
Three evenings of Mantuan flavors, music, and dancing in Piazza Castello
About Festa AVIS
The donors' festival in San Martino dall'Argine
The Festa dell'AVIS is one of the most cherished summer events in San Martino dall'Argine, a municipality in the Oglio-Po area of the province of Mantua. Organized by the local section of AVIS, the association of voluntary blood donors, the festival combines a convivial atmosphere with solidarity, bringing the community together around the values of giving.
Mantuan flavors and cocktails
The festival area in Piazza Castello hosts food stalls with many specialties of Mantuan tradition and a cocktail corner. Table service begins at 7:30 PM, while on Sunday and Monday evenings, gnocco fritto, a symbol of Padan cuisine, takes center stage.
Live music and dance floor
Each evening is accompanied by live music and a dance floor, with orchestras and bands ranging from traditional Italian folk music (liscio) to musical tributes. The simple and proven formula makes the Festa dell'AVIS a meeting point for families and dance enthusiasts from the Oglio-Po region.
Festa AVIS — edition 2026
The 2026 Festa dell'AVIS enlivens the Piazza Castello festival area in San Martino dall'Argine from July 25 to 27. The menu features numerous Mantuan specialties and a cocktail corner, with table service from 7:30 PM; on Sunday and Monday evenings, gnocco fritto is the star. Each evening is accompanied by live music and a dance floor.
Programme Festa AVIS 2026
July 25-27, 2026 - Piazza Castello
- Food stalls with Mantuan specialties and cocktail corner, from 7:30 PM with table service
- Gnocco fritto on Sunday and Monday evenings
- Live music every evening with dance floor
- Saturday, July 25: evening with dance orchestra
Detailed musical program (orchestras and tributes) will be published by the AVIS section closer to the event.
Highlights Festa AVIS 2026
Prices Festa AVIS 2026
Practical information — Festa AVIS
Where
Festival area in Piazza Castello, San Martino dall'Argine (MN). Reachable by car from the main routes of the Oglio-Po area.
When
Three evenings at the end of July. Food service from 7:30 PM.
Admission
Free. Food and drinks at the stalls are paid.
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Where does it take place — Festa AVIS
Area feste Piazza Castello
Area feste, Piazza Castello, 46010 San Martino dall'Argine