The patronal feast of the San Zeno district between gastronomy and tradition
Every spring, the San Zeno district of Arzignano, in the province of Vicenza, celebrates its patron saint with the Festival of Saint Zeno in Bloom, one of the most deeply rooted events in the West Vicenza area. The festival takes its name from the blooming period at the end of April, when the district comes alive for about ten days of celebration.
The heart of the festival is the gastronomic stand, open every evening, alongside the brewery and a charity raffle. The calendar features themed evenings dedicated to traditional dishes — from porchetta to risotto, from paella to local specialties — accompanied by live music and entertainment.
In addition to good food, the Festival of Saint Zeno in Bloom offers music, culture, sports demonstrations, traditional processions, and activities for families and children. It is organized by GAR (Gruppo Attività Ricreativa), an association that has been curating the event for decades.
With its many past editions, the festival is an anticipated event of the Arzignano spring, capable of attracting residents and visitors from neighboring municipalities and enhancing the identity of the district and the entire Municipality of Arzignano.
For 2026, the Patronal Feast of Saint Zeno in Bloom in Arzignano reached its 42nd edition, scheduled from April 24 to May 3. Ten days of celebration in the San Zeno district, organized by GAR (Gruppo Attività Ricreativa).
Gastronomic stand open every evening, brewery, charity raffle, and a calendar of themed evenings, music, culture, sports, and entertainment for families and children.
42nd edition organized by GAR - Gruppo Attività Ricreativa. Detailed evening program announced on the City of Arzignano's channels.
The festival takes place in the San Zeno district of Arzignano (VI), reachable from the A4 motorway (Montecchio Maggiore exit) and the SP246.
Free admission. Gastronomic stand open every evening for the entire duration of the event; food and drinks are paid.
GAR - Gruppo Attività Ricreativa, San Zeno di Arzignano. Updates on the channels of the City of Arzignano.
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