Fiera di Santa Sofia
Canaro's autumn fair with bigoli, tradition, and dancing evenings
About Fiera di Santa Sofia
The fair that closes autumn in Canaro
The Fiera di Santa Sofia is one of the most cherished events of autumn in Canaro, a small municipality in the Bassa polesana area of Rovigo province. Organized by Pro Loco Canaro APS, the event enlivens Piazza Bersaglieri d'Italia for five days with a covered and heated gastronomic stand, designed to welcome visitors even when the air gets crisper.
The Festival dei bigoli and the flavours of Polesine
The heart of the fair is traditional Venetian cuisine. The protagonists are bigoli, the long pasta typical of the region: from the Pro Loco's famous duck bigoli to fish versions, up to the Festival dei bigoli which offers different preparations each evening. Alongside, the great classics of Polesine: grilled meats, fried fish, fried frogs and eels, cod with polenta, seasonal side dishes, and homemade desserts.
Music, dancing, and conviviality
Every evening, the fair comes alive with dancing evenings and shows: orchestras and musical groups animate the dance floor, in full Venetian ballroom style. It's an opportunity to get together with friends and families, in a genuine and popular atmosphere that has marked the end of the beautiful season in Canaro for generations.
Useful information
The stand opens every evening from 7:30 PM; on the last day, it will also be open at lunchtime. Reservations are accepted for groups of six or more people. For information, you can contact Pro Loco Canaro.
Fiera di Santa Sofia — edition 2026
The Fiera di Santa Sofia 2026 will take place in Canaro (RO) from September 30 to October 4, in Piazza Bersaglieri d'Italia. The covered and heated gastronomic stand opens every evening at 7:30 PM, with an additional opening at lunchtime on the last day, Sunday, October 4.
On the menu: the Festival dei bigoli (with the unmissable Pro Loco duck bigoli), grilled meat dishes, and fish specialities: bigoli with seafood, mixed fried fish, fried frogs and eels with polenta, cod, seasonal side dishes, and desserts. Reservations are accepted for groups of six or more.
Programme Fiera di Santa Sofia 2026
Every evening — September 30 to October 4, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Opening of the covered and heated gastronomic stand
- Festival dei bigoli: menu varies nightly (duck bigoli, seafood bigoli, grilled meats, fried fish, frogs and eels, cod with polenta)
- In the evening — Shows and dancing evenings with orchestras and musical groups
Sunday, October 4
- Opening also at lunchtime in addition to the evening
Reservations for groups of 6 or more at Pro Loco Canaro.
Highlights Fiera di Santa Sofia 2026
Prices Fiera di Santa Sofia 2026
Practical information — Fiera di Santa Sofia
Where
Piazza Bersaglieri d'Italia, Canaro (RO), Bassa polesana. Covered and heated stand.
When
End of September - beginning of October, every evening from 7:30 PM. Last day also at lunch.
How to get there
Canaro can be reached from the SS16 Adriatica and from the Occhiobello motorway exit (A13 Bologna-Padova). Parking near the centre.
Contacts and reservations
Pro Loco Canaro: tel. +39 348 4766468, email [email protected]. Group reservations (min. 6 people).
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Noticed an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Every proposal is verified by our team before publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Where does it take place — Fiera di Santa Sofia
Piazza Bersaglieri d'Italia
Piazza Bersaglieri d'Italia, 45034 Canaro