Goose Fair and Live Goose Game in the Square

For 2026, the Goose Fair and Live Goose Game in the Square is expected on the second weekend of November, coinciding with Saint Martin's summer: the most likely dates are November 14-15, 2026, pending confirmation from Pro Loco Mirano. It will be the 23rd edition of the re-enactment.

The great classics return: the Goose Fair with the Ocaria market, costumed figures, street performances, and taverns with goose specialities; on Sunday afternoon, the Live Goose Game on the oval of Piazza Martiri, with the six hamlet teams competing to reach square 63 and donate the prize to charity.

The detailed program and official dates for the 2026 Goose Fair will be announced by Pro Loco Mirano closer to the event. The established two-day structure includes:

Saturday — Fair and Ocaria

• Afternoon — Opening of the Goose Fair and Ocaria market, with period costume figures
• Street performances and goose game for children

Sunday — The Live Goose Game in the Square

• Morning — Reopening of the fair with street theatre
• "La Cuccagna" (pre-game) and opening of taverns with goose risotto and ravioli
• Afternoon (from 3 PM) — Parade and Live Goose Game in Piazza Martiri: 63 squares of 2x2 metres, six teams from the hamlets (Scaltenigo, Vetrego, Campocroce, Ballò, Zianigo, Mirano), prize for charity

How to Get There

Mirano (VE) is reachable by car from the A4 motorway (Dolo-Mirano exit) and by intercity buses from Venice-Mestre and Padua. The fair takes place in Piazza Martiri della Libertà and the historic centre, with traffic modifications on event days.

Opening Hours

The fair opens on Saturday afternoon and continues on Sunday from the morning; the Live Goose Game in the square is played on Sunday afternoon (usually from 3 PM).

Admission

Free admission to the fair. For the Goose Game, there are paid and free seating areas; food and drinks are at your own expense.