Festa della Rugiada e della Rana
The frog festival in Carpanedo di Albignasego, between peasant tradition and ballroom dancing
About Festa della Rugiada e della Rana
The frog, queen of Carpanedo
In Carpanedo, a hamlet of Albignasego in the province of Padua, the Festa della Rugiada e della Rana celebrates a dish that is a symbol of the peasant cuisine of the Bassa Padovana: frog, served fried or stewed. A gastronomic tradition that endures and attracts many enthusiasts to the village every year.
At the table and on the dance floor
The food stand offers frog specialties alongside an alternative traditional menu — first courses, grilled meats, and other options — to please even those who don't want to try frogs. The evenings are enlivened by ballroom dancing orchestras, the true soul of Venetian sagre (festivals), with some evenings dedicated to younger music.
A community festival
The event is organized by the Parish of Santo Stefano in Carpanedo, and the proceeds support the needs of the parish community. In 2026, the festival reaches its 21st edition, confirming itself as one of the most cherished summer events in the hamlet and the entire municipality of Albignasego.
Festa della Rugiada e della Rana — edition 2026
The 21st edition of the Festa della Rugiada e della Rana enlivens Carpanedo di Albignasego over two weekends, from June 5 to 7 and June 12 to 14, 2026. The star is the frog, fried and stewed, alongside a traditional menu and ballroom dancing evenings organized by the parish of Santo Stefano.
Programme Festa della Rugiada e della Rana 2026
Structure of the 21st edition (June 2026):
- June 5-7 and 12-14 — food stand open in the evenings with specialties based on frog (fried and stewed) and an alternative traditional menu (first courses, grilled meats)
- Every evening at 9:00 PM — ballroom dancing orchestras
- Saturday, June 13 — evening with the beat group D'istinti
Proceeds in support of the parish of Santo Stefano in Carpanedo.
Highlights Festa della Rugiada e della Rana 2026
Prices Festa della Rugiada e della Rana 2026
Practical information — Festa della Rugiada e della Rana
How to get there
Carpanedo is a hamlet of Albignasego, in the southern belt of Padua. By car from the Padua ring road; by train to Padua and then by bus.
Period and admission
The festival takes place in June over two weekends, with the food stand open in the evenings. Ballroom dancing orchestras every evening (9 PM). Free admission.
Organizer
Parish of Santo Stefano, Carpanedo di Albignasego
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Where does it take place — Festa della Rugiada e della Rana
Carpanedo (frazione di Albignasego)
Carpanedo di Albignasego, 35020 Albignasego