Festival of the Blessed Bertrand
The patronal feast of Fontaniva, between centuries-old devotion, gastronomy and entertainment
About Festival of the Blessed Bertrand
The patronal feast of Fontaniva
The Festival of the Blessed Bertrand is the patronal feast of Fontaniva, a town in the upper Padua region bordering Cittadella. It is dedicated to Blessed Bertrand, a German pilgrim who lived in the 13th century and, according to tradition, left all his possessions to go to Rome, dying in Fontaniva in 1221. His relics have been venerated by the community for over 600 years, and the Duomo was dedicated to him as early as 1262.
Two festivals a year
Two annual festivals are dedicated to Blessed Bertrand: one at the end of February - the first Sunday in March, and the other in October. The late winter event symbolically opens the season of village festivals in the area.
Gastronomy, dancing, and entertainment
For four days, the area behind the Town Hall comes alive with a large food stand offering spit-roasted meats and local specialties, a bar service, and dancing evenings. The opening night features dancing with the Marina Feltrin Orchestra, while the closing night is more commercial with a DJ. The program is completed by carousels, a charity raffle, street artists, jugglers, and wooden games for the little ones.
A community celebration
Promoted by the Municipality of Fontaniva and the Parish with the involvement of local associations, the festival is a moment of identity for the town and the entire upper Padua region, between the province of Padua and rural Veneto.
Festival of the Blessed Bertrand — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festival of the Blessed Bertrand takes place in Fontaniva (Padua) from February 27 to March 2, 2026. Four days of patronal celebration promoted by the Municipality and the Parish, featuring a food stand, dancing evenings, carousels, a charity raffle, and street artists.
The opening evening on February 27 is enlivened by the Marina Feltrin Orchestra, while the closing on March 2 includes a commercial evening with DJ Tom. Confirmed by the local press (PadovaOggi).
Programme Festival of the Blessed Bertrand 2026
General program for the 2026 edition (exact times to be confirmed by organizers):
- Friday, February 27 — Festival opening, spit-roasted meats, and bar service under the tent; dancing evening with the Marina Feltrin Orchestra
- Saturday, February 28 – Sunday, March 1 — Food stand, carousels, charity raffle, street artists, jugglers, and wooden games in the early afternoon
- Monday, March 2 — Commercial evening with DJ Tom
The complete schedule will be published by the Municipality of Fontaniva and on the event's Facebook page.
Highlights Festival of the Blessed Bertrand 2026
The ballroom dancing with the Marina Feltrin Orchestra at the opening and the DJ evening at the closing, along with the centuries-old devotion to Blessed Bertrand.
Prices Festival of the Blessed Bertrand 2026
Practical information — Festival of the Blessed Bertrand
Where
Fontaniva, province of Padua, Veneto. Events take place in the area behind the Town Hall and in the town center spaces.
How to get there
By car: Fontaniva is located along the state road between Cittadella and Carmignano di Brenta. Nearest highway exit: Cittadella Ovest (A31 Valdastico).
When
From February 27 to March 2, 2026.
Admission
Free entry; food service, carousels, and attractions are paid.
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