Festival of Associations
Volunteering, sport, and solidarity celebrated at the Parco Urbano Termale
About Festival of Associations
The volunteering festival in Abano Terme
The Festival of Associations is the day that annually brings together the many local associations at the Parco Urbano Termale in Abano Terme, in the province of Padua. Cultural, sports, and welfare associations present themselves to the citizens with gazebos, demonstrations, and activities open to all.
A day for the community
The event is designed as a great moment of meeting between the world of volunteering and citizens: through information stands, sports exhibitions, shows, and workshops, the associations showcase their daily commitment to the community. The day combines celebration, sport, and solidarity.
Guests and initiatives
Among the notable initiatives are the "Cammina col cuore" walk and meetings with special guests. The 2026 edition featured Olympic ski champion Sofia Goggia, ambassador of Abano Terme and the Euganean Spas. The event, promoted by the City of Abano Terme, is free to enter.
Festival of Associations — edition 2026
The XIV edition of the Festival of Associations took place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, at the Parco Urbano Termale in Abano Terme, attracting thousands of people. 59 gazebos from 55 cultural, sports, and welfare associations were set up, with shows, demonstrations, and activities for all ages.
Special guest was Olympic champion Sofia Goggia, ambassador of Abano Terme and the Euganean Spas, welcomed by a large crowd. At 11:30 AM, she opened and accompanied the second edition of the "Cammina col cuore" walk; in the afternoon, she participated in the talk "La forza dei sogni" at the Thermal Forum, with a full house.
Programme Festival of Associations 2026
Sunday, May 17
- 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM — 59 gazebos from 55 associations at the Parco Urbano Termale, with shows, demonstrations, and activities for all ages
- 11:30 AM — "Cammina col cuore" (II edition), walk opened by Sofia Goggia
- Afternoon — Talk "La forza dei sogni. A tu per tu con Sofia Goggia" at the Thermal Forum, with journalist Giovanni Chiamulera
Highlights Festival of Associations 2026
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Practical information — Festival of Associations
How to get there
Abano Terme can be reached by car from the A13 motorway (Terme Euganee exit) and by bus from Padua. The event takes place at the Parco Urbano Termale, with some events also at the Thermal Forum.
Admission
Free admission.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Associations
Parco Urbano Termale e Thermal Forum
Parco Urbano Termale, 35031 Abano Terme