Fiera di San Giovanni Battista - Costa in Fiera
The historic patronal festival of Costa di Rovigo, featuring gastronomy, dancing, and a funfair
About Fiera di San Giovanni Battista
The patronal festival of Polesine
The Fiera di San Giovanni Battista, also known as Costa in Fiera, is the most cherished event of the year in Costa di Rovigo, a municipality in the province of Rovigo, in the heart of Polesine. The fair is dedicated to the patron saint San Giovanni Battista, whose feast day is on June 24th, and it is rooted in a long tradition that makes it a decennial event for the entire community.
Gastronomy, music, and fun
The heart of the event is the rich gastronomic stand, usually open from 8:00 PM, where you can taste traditional Venetian and Polesine dishes. The evenings continue with ballroom dancing on the dance floor, while the funfair entertains the little ones. Stalls and commercial stands complete the festive atmosphere.
A community tradition
Organized by Costa Eventi with the patronage of the Municipality of Costa di Rovigo, the fair is much more than a patronal festival: it is a moment of gathering that attracts residents and visitors from neighboring towns. An opportunity to experience the authenticity of Polesine, a plain land between the Po and Adige rivers, far from the major tourist flows.
Fiera di San Giovanni Battista — edition 2026
In 2026, the Fiera di San Giovanni Battista will once again animate Costa di Rovigo, on the occasion of the feast of the patron saint San Giovanni Battista on June 24th. The event, organized by Costa Eventi with the patronage of the Municipality, offers the usual program with an evening gastronomic stand, ballroom dancing evenings, a funfair, and stalls. The exact dates for the 2026 edition, traditionally held in the second half of June around the patron saint's day, will be announced by the organizers closer to the event.
Programme Fiera di San Giovanni Battista 2026
Around June 24, 2026 — Costa di Rovigo Center
- Gastronomic stand with traditional Venetian and Polesine dishes (opening around 8:00 PM)
- Ballroom dancing evenings with orchestras on the dance floor
- Funfair for children and families
- Stalls and commercial stands
- June 24th — Feast of the patron saint San Giovanni Battista
The detailed schedule with dates and evenings will be published by Costa Eventi and the Municipality of Costa di Rovigo.
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Practical information — Fiera di San Giovanni Battista
How to get there
Costa di Rovigo can be reached by car from Rovigo along the SR88, a few kilometers from the provincial capital. The fair takes place in the town center.
Information
The precise dates and program for the edition are announced by Costa Eventi and the Municipality of Costa di Rovigo. The festival traditionally takes place around June 24th, the patron saint's day.
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Centro di Costa di Rovigo
Centro di Costa di Rovigo, 45023 Costa di Rovigo