Festa della Madonna Assunta a Villanova Marchesana
Edition 2026 Sacred music Sea Heritage

Festa della Madonna Assunta a Villanova Marchesana

The traditional Ferragosto festival along the Po River

Villanova Marchesana — Rovigo (029)
Dates 15 Aug โ€” 15 Aug 2026
Location Villanova Marchesana (029)
Prices Free
Status โ€”

About Sagra dell'Assunta

On August 15th, Ferragosto day, Villanova Marchesana celebrates the Assumption of Mary with its traditional festival. This small municipality in the Polesine region, overlooking the Po River, gathers around the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta for the most cherished festival of the year, enlivened by the Pro Loco 'Amici del Po' (Friends of the Po) with religious celebrations and community events.

The August 15th Festival

In Villanova Marchesana, a small municipality in the province of Rovigo situated on the banks of the Po River, the Assumption Day is the most important anniversary of the year. The parish church is dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, and on August 15th, the feast of the Assumption of Mary, the village's traditional festival is held.

A Village Overlooking the Po

Villanova Marchesana is part of the most authentic Polesine, characterized by small riverside towns along the Great River. The Assumption festival intertwines Marian devotion with the life of a community tied to the Po, whose roots are also preserved in the name of the local Pro Loco, the association 'Amici del Po'.

Between Faith and Community

The Ferragosto festival combines religious celebrations in the parish church with convivial moments organized by the Pro Loco and local entities. It is an occasion for Villanova Marchesana to renew, in the heart of summer, its bond with its own tradition and with the river that defines its identity.

Sagra dell'Assunta โ€” edition 2026

The traditional Festival of the Assumption of Mary in Villanova Marchesana is awaited on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with celebrations in the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta and community events organized by the Pro Loco 'Amici del Po'. Detailed program to be announced closer to the festival.

In 2026, the Festival of the Assumption of Mary in Villanova Marchesana falls on Saturday, August 15th. The day is dedicated to the town's patron saint with religious celebrations in the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta and the traditional convivial moments of the festival, organized by the Pro Loco 'Amici del Po'. Detailed program coming soon.

Programme Sagra dell'Assunta 2026

The religious and civil program for the 2026 festival will be communicated by the parish and the Pro Loco 'Amici del Po' closer to August 15th. The day revolves around the celebrations of the Assumption at the parish church and the town's festive events.

Program coming soon.

Highlights Sagra dell'Assunta 2026

Celebrations for the Assumption of Mary and Ferragosto festival along the Po River.

Prices Sagra dell'Assunta 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Sagra dell'Assunta

How to get there

Villanova Marchesana is located in the province of Rovigo, along the Po River, in the eastern part of Polesine. It can be reached by car via the provincial roads of lower Polesine.

When

August 15th, Assumption Day.

Where

Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta and the village center.

Contacts

Pro Loco Villanova Marchesana 'Amici del Po', tel. +39 348 3640937, [email protected]

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Where does it take place โ€” Sagra dell'Assunta

Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta

Piazza della Chiesa, 45030 Villanova Marchesana

Contact Sagra dell'Assunta

Tel
+39 348 3640937

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