Festival of Saint Mary Help of Christians
The historic patronal festival of San Bortolo di Arzignano with barbecues, Carletti, and tradition
About Festival of Saint Bartholomew
An almost bicentennial patronal tradition
The Festival of Saint Mary Help of Christians is the patronal festival of the San Bortolo district in Arzignano, in the province of Vicenza. With its 179th edition, it is one of the oldest and most rooted festivals in the West Vicentino area: an event that every spring brings the entire community together around Marian devotion and conviviality.
Gastronomy: barbecues and Carletti
The food stall, open every evening from 7 PM and on Sundays also for lunch from 12 PM, is one of the most appreciated in the area. Among the specialties of the Venetian tradition are macaroni with duck ragù, pasta with the famous San Bortolo's Carletti (a seasonal wild herb), mixed barbecues, and the inevitable fritters. One evening is dedicated to paella, available by reservation.
Faith, music, and sport
The schedule alternates religious, musical, sporting, and entertainment moments for all ages. The spiritual heart is the procession of Saint Mary Help of Christians, followed by a choral concert in the church. The final Sunday opens with the MotoFestival, while particular attention is paid to environmental sustainability, with the use of reusable tableware.
Festival of Saint Bartholomew — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festival of Saint Mary Help of Christians, the 179th, is scheduled from May 15th to 24th in San Bortolo di Arzignano. Ten days of patronal festival with a rich calendar of religious, musical, sporting, and gastronomic events.
The final Sunday, May 24th, features the MotoFestival in the morning, the procession of Saint Mary Help of Christians at 3 PM, and a choral concert in the church. The food stall offers traditional specialties.
Programme Festival of Saint Bartholomew 2026
Festival of Saint Mary Help of Christians 2026 - May 15th to 24th, San Bortolo di Arzignano
Food stall open every evening from 7 PM, and on Sundays also for lunch from 12 PM. Free admission.
Gastronomic specialties
- Macaroni with duck ragù
- Pasta with San Bortolo's Carletti
- Mixed barbecues and fritters
- Friday, May 22nd - paella evening, by reservation
Sunday, May 24th - Grand Finale
- Morning - MotoFestival
- 3:00 PM - procession of Saint Mary Help of Christians
- Following - choral concert in the church
Sporting events, music, and games for all ages throughout the festival. Use of reusable tableware for environmental sustainability.
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How to get here
San Bortolo is a district of Arzignano (VI), in Via Don Basilio de Rosso. Arzignano can be reached from the A4 motorway (Montecchio Maggiore exit) and from the SP246 of the Agno Valley.
Opening hours and admission
Free admission. Food stall open every evening from 7 PM and on Sundays also for lunch from 12 PM. Paella is available by reservation.
Contacts
Parish and San Bortolo Festival committee. Information and updated program on the official Facebook page of the festival.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Saint Bartholomew
San Bortolo di Arzignano
Via Don Basilio de Rosso 5, San Bortolo di Arzignano, 36071 Arzignano