Fiera di Ficarolo - Fiera della Beata Vergine del Carmine
The historic fair of the Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel in the park of Villa Giglioli
About Fiera di Ficarolo
Ficarolo's most anticipated fair
The Fair of the Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel, commonly known as the Fiera di Ficarolo, is the flagship event of Ficarolo, a municipality in the province of Rovigo in the Alto Polesine region. With over seventy years of history, it is one of the most deeply rooted fairs in the Rovigo area, capable of attracting thousands of visitors for eleven days in July to the charming Park of Villa Giglioli.
The Sturgeon Festival
The gastronomic heart of the fair is the Sagra dello Storione (Sturgeon Festival), which brings the traditional dishes of the Polesine river area to the table: bigoli with sturgeon, pumpkin tortelli, tagliatelle with ragù, sturgeon with polenta, mixed fried fish, marinated ribs, and pinzin. A menu that tells the deep connection between Ficarolo and the Po River.
Shows, exhibitions, and Luna Park
In addition to gastronomy, the fair offers a rich program of musical and theatrical performances, entertainment, art and photographic exhibitions set up at Villa Giglioli, and the Luna Park in Piazza Marconi. The event, linked to the religious feast of the Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel, has free admission by tradition and is organized by Pro Loco Ficarolo. It represents the culmination of the Ficarolo summer and one of the most keenly felt events in the Polesine calendar.
Fiera di Ficarolo — edition 2026
The 71st edition of the Fair of the Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel is scheduled in Ficarolo from July 11th to 21st, 2026, in the Park of Villa Giglioli, with evening opening of the food stalls. For eleven days, the fair offers the Sagra dello Storione (Sturgeon Festival) with traditional dishes from the Polesine river area — bigoli with sturgeon, pumpkin tortelli, tagliatelle with ragù, sturgeon with polenta, mixed fried fish, marinated ribs, and pinzin — along with musical and theatrical shows, art and photographic exhibitions at Villa Giglioli, and the Luna Park in Piazza Marconi. Free admission by tradition.
Programme Fiera di Ficarolo 2026
July 11-21, 2026 — Parco di Villa Giglioli
- Evening opening of the food stalls (from around 8:00 PM)
- Sagra dello Storione (Sturgeon Festival): bigoli with sturgeon, pumpkin tortelli, tagliatelle with ragù, sturgeon with polenta, mixed fried fish, marinated ribs, pinzin
- Musical and theatrical shows, evening entertainment in the park
- Art and photographic exhibitions at Villa Giglioli
- Luna Park in Piazza Marconi
The detailed evening schedule, with artists and shows, will be published by Pro Loco Ficarolo in the weeks preceding the fair.
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Practical information — Fiera di Ficarolo
How to get there
Ficarolo is located in the Alto Polesine, in the province of Rovigo, near the Emilia-Romagna border. By car from the provincial roads from Rovigo or Ferrara. The fair takes place at the Parco di Villa Giglioli, Via Giglioli; the Luna Park in Piazza Marconi.
Admission and reservations
Free admission. Reservations are accepted for the food stalls: tel. +39 348 6412901, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Fiera di Ficarolo
Parco di Villa Giglioli
Parco di Villa Giglioli, Via Giglioli, 45036 Ficarolo