Festival of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The big July festival of Taglio di Po, with stalls, funfair, and devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel
About Carmine Festival
The festival of the Taglio di Po summer
The Festival of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, known simply as the Carmine Festival, is the most anticipated event of the year in Taglio di Po, a municipality in the province of Rovigo in the Po Delta. It takes place in July in the historic center—between Via Dante, Piazza Venezia, and Piazza IV Novembre—and spans about ten days.
Stalls, funfair, and gastronomy
The festival enlivens the town with stalls, a large funfair, and the food stand open on weekends with traditional dishes. The lotteries are unmissable, with rich prizes awarded over several evenings—in recent years, even cars have been up for grabs—which attract a large audience until the final draw.
Between celebration and devotion
Alongside the festive dimension, the Carmine Festival retains a strong religious connection: on July 16th, the Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel is celebrated, the spiritual heart of the entire event. Organized by the Pro Loco Taglio di Po together with the Municipality, the festival combines tradition, faith, and fun, confirming itself as the major summer event for the Taglio di Po community.
Carmine Festival — edition 2026
The Festival of Our Lady of Mount Carmel returns to Taglio di Po from July 11 to 20, 2026, with the official opening on Friday, July 11 at 9 PM in the historic center. Ten days of celebration with stalls, a funfair, and a food stand open on weekends.
The lotteries are one of the most anticipated moments: draws on Saturday, July 12 (3,000 euros in prizes) and Saturday, July 19 (5,000 euros), with the grand finale on Sunday, July 20, featuring the draw for a Volkswagen Taigo Edition Plus. On July 16, the solemn religious observance of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the spiritual heart of the festival, is celebrated.
Programme Carmine Festival 2026
Program for the 2026 edition:
- Friday, July 11 — 9:00 PM — Official opening of the festival in the historic center
- Saturday, July 12 — Lottery draw with 3,000 euros in prizes
- Wednesday, July 16 — Solemn religious celebration in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Saturday, July 19 — Lottery draw with 5,000 euros in prizes
- Sunday, July 20 — Grand finale with the draw of the main prize: a Volkswagen Taigo Edition Plus
- Throughout the event — Stalls, funfair, food stand (open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), musical performances
Highlights Carmine Festival 2026
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Practical information — Carmine Festival
How to get there
Taglio di Po is located in the Po Delta, in the province of Rovigo. The festival takes place in the historic center (Via Dante, Piazza Venezia, Piazza IV Novembre). By car from the Romea SS309. Nearest train station: Adria / Rovigo.
Admission and hours
Free admission. Food stand open on weekends. Full program published by the Municipality and the Pro Loco Taglio di Po.
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Where does it take place — Carmine Festival
Centro storico di Taglio di Po
Centro storico, Via Dante e Piazza Venezia, 45019 Taglio di Po