Festa di inizio estate di Villadose
Edition 2026 Music Street arts Gastronomy

Festa di inizio estate di Villadose

The village celebrates the start of summer in Polesine

Villadose — Rovigo (029)
Dates 20 Jun โ€” 20 Jun 2026
Location Villadose (029)
Prices Free
Status โ€”

About Festa di inizio estate

The Festa di inizio estate in Villadose, in the province of Rovigo, is the event that opens the summer calendar of the village every June. In Piazza Corte Barchessa, stalls of local artisans and producers, a food area, live music, street performances, and many activities for children gather. Organized by the Municipality with local associations, it is a community festival that showcases the Polesine region and its products.

The summer that begins in Villadose

The Festa di inizio estate is the event that opens the summer season in Villadose, a municipality in the province of Rovigo, in the heart of Polesine. It takes place in Piazza Corte Barchessa and represents a consolidated tradition, a meeting point for the community and visitors from the surrounding areas.

Artisans, taste, and music

The program includes stalls of local artisans and producers, a food area with regional specialties, live music, and street performances with stilt walkers and artists. There are also activities for families: inflatables, cotton candy, and face painting make the festival suitable for the little ones too. Parades, performances by local bands, and presentations complete a day designed for all ages.

A community festival in Polesine

The event is organized by the Municipality of Villadose in collaboration with local associations (Avis, Civil Protection, and other local entities). The Festa di inizio estate promotes a sense of community and the products of Polesine, confirming itself as one of the most beloved events of the year in Villadose.

Festa di inizio estate โ€” edition 2026

The Festa di inizio estate returns in June 2026 to Piazza Corte Barchessa in Villadose, with stalls of local artisans and producers, a food area, live music, street performances, and activities for children, organized by the Municipality and local associations.

The Festa di inizio estate in Villadose is eagerly awaited for June 2026 in Piazza Corte Barchessa. The event, which opens the village's summer calendar, offers stalls of local artisans and producers, a food area, live music, and street performances.

The detailed program with the exact date will be announced by the Municipality of Villadose in the weeks leading up to it.

Programme Festa di inizio estate 2026

The full program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Municipality of Villadose. The traditional format includes:

  • Stalls of local artisans and producers
  • Food area with regional specialties
  • Live music and performances by local bands
  • Street performances with stilt walkers and artists
  • Children's area: inflatables, cotton candy, and face painting
  • Parades and presentations

Highlights Festa di inizio estate 2026

Stalls, food area, live music, and street performances.

Prices Festa di inizio estate 2026

Free entry.

Practical information — Festa di inizio estate

Where

Piazza Corte Barchessa, Villadose (RO), in Polesine.

When

June, at the beginning of summer.

What's on

Stalls of artisans and producers, food area, live music, street performances, and children's area.

How to get there

By car: Villadose can be reached from the SS443 east of Rovigo.

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Where does it take place โ€” Festa di inizio estate

Piazza Corte Barchessa

Piazza Corte Barchessa, 45010 Villadose

Festa di inizio estate in brief

Music Street arts Gastronomy Local produce Farmers market Folk traditions Folklore Children Outdoor Free Rovigo

History of Festa di inizio estate