Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot and of Our Mother Earth
Peasant tradition and devotion in the Veronese plain
About Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot
The festival of the farmers' saint
The Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot and of Our Mother Earth is one of the most characteristic winter events in Bovolone, a municipality in the Veronese plain in the province of Verona. Dedicated to the patron saint of animals and the rural world, celebrated on January 17th, the festival combines popular devotion and the enhancement of peasant culture.
Tractors, markets, and traditions
The heart of the event is Piazzale Aldo Moro, enlivened by the artisan market, regional products, and the exhibition of tractors. Among the most anticipated moments are the tractor parade through the town streets and the community lunch, as well as demonstrations of ancient rural practices and the photographic exhibition dedicated to the peasant world.
An event shared with Concamarise
The festival is promoted by the Confraternity of the Nostalgics of the Tabar of Saint Anthony Abbot and takes place in collaboration between Concamarise and Bovolone: the morning of devotion, with mass and the blessing of animals, is held in Concamarise, while the afternoon of celebration moves to Bovolone.
Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 15th, was held on Sunday, January 25th. The day began in Concamarise with the gathering of confraternity members and tabaristi, mass with blessing of salt and animals, and a procession with the statue of Saint Anthony Abbot. In the afternoon, the celebrations moved to Bovolone, in Piazzale Aldo Moro, with an exhibition of tractors and agricultural products, the "Rural Perspectives" photographic exhibition, a market, and themed books.
Programme Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot 2026
Morning — Concamarise
- 09:00 — Gathering of confraternity members and tabaristi at the parish center
- 10:00 — Holy Mass with blessing of salt, procession with the statue of Saint Anthony Abbot; visit to the "Peasant House" museum
Afternoon — Bovolone
- 10:30 — Tractor parade through the town streets
- 12:30 — Convivial lunch at the "Le Muse" Hall
- Piazzale Aldo Moro: exhibition of tractors and agricultural products, educational farm, "Rural Perspectives" photographic exhibition, market, and themed books
The 2026 Confraternity Award goes to Fabrizio Dalla Vecchia for his innovative contribution to Venetian agriculture.
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How to get there
Bovolone is located in the Bassa Veronese, south of Verona along the route to Legnago. By car from the A4 (Verona Sud exit), continue towards the plain. The festival takes place in Piazzale Aldo Moro.
Admission
Free admission. Community lunch at the Palazzetto Le Muse.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot
Piazzale Aldo Moro
Piazzale Aldo Moro, 37051 Bovolone