Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot in Rivarolo Mantovano
The blessing of animals and the traditional Gnoccata
About Saint Anthony Abbot
The protector of animals and farmers
The Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot is one of the most cherished events in Rivarolo Mantovano, a municipality in the province of Mantua. Saint Anthony Abbot is traditionally the protector of animals and the farming world, and his feast day, which falls on January 17th, keeps the town's connection to its rural identity alive.
Agricultural machinery and blessing
The day includes the gathering of agricultural machinery, a parade of tractors that travels through the area with stops in the hamlets, and Mass with the traditional blessing, a central moment of the celebration. It is a rite that combines devotion and farming tradition, particularly felt in the Mantua countryside.
The Gnoccata of Saint Anthony
The convivial heart of the festival is the Gnoccata of Saint Anthony, the typical potato gnocchi dinner held at the parish center. Open to all, the dinner commemorates the agricultural past of the area and represents a moment of gathering for the entire community. Between faith, traditional flavors, and the warmth of a village festival, Saint Anthony Abbot accompanies Rivarolo Mantovano through the heart of winter.
Saint Anthony Abbot — edition 2026
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, Rivarolo Mantovano celebrates the Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot. Starting at 6 PM, there will be a gathering of agricultural machinery in Spineda, followed by a tractor parade with a stop in Cividale and Mass in Rivarolo.
At 8 PM, at the parish center of Rivarolo, the traditional Gnoccata of Saint Anthony will be held, a typical potato gnocchi dinner open to all to commemorate the agricultural past of the area. Reservations are required by Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with a fee of 25 euros.
Programme Saint Anthony Abbot 2026
Saturday, January 17, 2026 — Rivarolo Mantovano
- 6:00 PM — Gathering of agricultural machinery in Spineda
- Following — Tractor parade with a stop in Cividale and Mass in Rivarolo
- 8:00 PM — Gnoccata of Saint Anthony at the parish center: potato gnocchi dinner open to all (reservation by January 14th)
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How to get there
Rivarolo Mantovano is located in the Mantua plain, on the border with Cremona, reachable by car from Casalmaggiore and Viadana. The festival takes place in the streets of the town and at the parish center.
Useful information
The blessing and Mass are free to attend. The Gnoccata of Saint Anthony requires reservation and has a participation fee. For details, it is advisable to consult the channels of the parish and the Municipality.
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Where does it take place — Saint Anthony Abbot
Centro parrocchiale di Rivarolo Mantovano
Centro parrocchiale, 46017 Rivarolo Mantovano