Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot

The Saint of the Farming World

The Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot in Schivenoglia, in the province of Mantua, is dedicated to the hermit saint, protector of domestic animals and agricultural work. In a territory deeply connected to the land like the lower Mantua plain, the occasion takes on a special meaning, celebrating the rural identity of the town and its traditions.

Agricultural Equipment and Chainsaw Sculptures

Among the most characteristic aspects of the festival are the exhibition of agricultural equipment, which illustrates farm work of yesterday and today, and the spectacular chainsaw wood sculpting demonstrations. Artists shape wood before the eyes of the public, transforming a work tool into an instrument of artistic creation.

Lunch and Blessing of Animals

The festival is also an occasion for conviviality, with a communal lunch open to participants, and for devotion, with the traditional blessing of animals, a central moment linked to the figure of Saint Anthony Abbot. It is a rite that unites the community around its peasant roots and its relationship with animals and the land.

A Festival Celebrating Rural Identity

Organized by the Schivenoglia Art and Culture Association together with the Farmer 4.0 group, the festival combines tradition and modernity, telling the story of the agricultural world in its past and present. For Schivenoglia and the province of Mantua, it is an event that keeps alive the connection with the rural culture of the lower plain.