Fiera di Sant'Andrea

The fair of the patron saint of Portogruaro

Around November 30th, the day of Saint Andrew the Apostle, patron saint of the city, Portogruaro (Province of Venice) renews its most important event: the Fiera di Sant'Andrea, also known as the Antica Sagra Mercato delle Oche e degli Stivali. It is one of the most cherished historical fairs in Eastern Veneto, capable of transforming the entire historic center into a large experiential path.

Hundreds of exhibitors and over thirty events

The fair attracts over four hundred exhibitors from all over Italy, spread along the streets and squares of the center: crafts, agri-food products, curiosities, and stalls of all kinds. Alongside the market, a dense calendar of over thirty events enlivens the days with street performances, fire-eaters and jugglers, concerts, book presentations, art exhibitions, sports tournaments, and workshops for families.

Geese, boots, and the funfair

The name of the fair has its roots in the ancient mercantile tradition linked to geese and footwear. Even today, the city's restaurants and taverns offer goose-based menus and specialties, such as the famous risotto. The funfair is set up in Piazza Castello, while along the Lemene river, excursions with traditional boats continue, and children liven up the "Strada dei Putei", the children's charity market.

A centuries-old tradition

Promoted by the Municipality of Portogruaro with the support of local associations and economic categories, the Fiera di Sant'Andrea is much more than a market: it is the moment when the "little Venice" of Eastern Veneto celebrates its identity, its roots, and its patron saint, in a festive atmosphere that attracts visitors from all over the region.