Festa della Zucca – Festa dea Suca
The pumpkin takes centre stage in autumn in the walled town
About Festa della Zucca
Cittadella's autumn festival
The Festa della Zucca, known in dialect as "Festa dea Suca", is the autumn sagra (traditional festival) of Cittadella (province of Padua) entirely dedicated to the season's symbolic vegetable. For a weekend in October, the historic centre of the walled town is coloured with autumn hues, blending peasant tradition, taste, and fun.
Pumpkins, flavours, and tradition
The programme includes workshops for children, local painters' exhibitions, a display of ancient agricultural tools, the pumpkin competition and exhibition, and a rich food and wine area with pumpkin-based specialties. In the evenings, there's space for concerts, in a festive atmosphere that engages both adults and children.
A tribute to the Venetian countryside
The event promotes the rural culture of the Alta Padovana region and its typical seasonal products, intertwining agricultural heritage, gastronomy, and entertainment in the evocative setting of Cittadella's ancient walls.
Festa della Zucca — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festa della Zucca is scheduled for October in the historic centre of Cittadella, as confirmed by the city's event calendar. The programme includes workshops for children, local painters' exhibitions, a display of ancient agricultural tools, the pumpkin competition and exhibition, a food and wine area with pumpkin-based specialties, and evening concerts. At the time of writing, the exact dates have not yet been published; historically, the festival takes place on Saturday afternoons and Sundays.
Programme Festa della Zucca 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. The event typically includes: workshops for children, local painters' exhibitions, a display of ancient agricultural tools, a pumpkin competition and exhibition, a food and wine area with pumpkin dishes, and evening concerts. Updates will be available on the Municipality's website and the "Festa dea Suca" Facebook page.
Prices Festa della Zucca 2026
Practical information — Festa della Zucca
How to get there
Cittadella is connected by train on the Padova–Bassano del Grappa line and by car via the SP47 Valsugana. The festival takes place in the historic centre.
Opening hours
Historically, the event is held on Saturday afternoons and all day Sunday. Information on dates and times can be found on the Cittadella Municipality website and the "Festa dea Suca" Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Festa della Zucca
Centro storico di Cittadella
Centro storico, 35013 Cittadella