Jujube Festival
The ancient fruit of Arquà Petrarca celebrated among the medieval houses of Petrarch's village
About Jujube Festival
Petrarch's Village Celebrates an Ancient Fruit
The Jujube Festival is one of the most characteristic food and wine events of the Veneto autumn. It takes place in Arquà Petrarca, in the province of Padua, a medieval village nestled in the Euganean Hills and famous for being the last home of the poet Francesco Petrarca. Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, the town owes part of its fame to this fruit: the jujube (Ziziphus jujuba), small, sweet, and with an unmistakable flavor.
The Jujube in All Its Forms
During the festival, the jujube becomes the absolute protagonist: it is tasted fresh or transformed into liqueurs, jams, sweets, and typical dishes. The most famous product is the 'brodo di giuggiole', the ancient liqueur that gave rise to the saying 'to be overjoyed' (literally 'to go into jujube broth'). Along the village streets, a craft market unfolds with stalls, tastings, and local products, including the wines of the Euganean Hills.
A Dive into the Middle Ages
The event has a strong re-enactment element: costumed figures, standard-bearers, drummers, and shows animate the narrow cobbled streets, while expert bakers prepare breads and focaccias in wood-fired ovens according to ancient recipes. Organized by the Pro Loco, the Jujube Festival is now a well-established tradition that attracts thousands of visitors every year, offering an experience that combines taste, history, and landscape in one of the most evocative places in the Veneto region.
Jujube Festival — edition 2026
The 46th Jujube Festival in Arquà Petrarca (PD) is scheduled for the first two Sundays of October 2026, with the indicated dates of October 4th and 11th. The village dresses up again to celebrate the jujube: along the streets of the historic center, tasting and sales stalls will offer the famous 'brodo di giuggiole', liqueurs, jams, sweets, and traditional dishes. The craft market, historical re-enactments with costumed figures, standard-bearers, and drummers, and the presence of wines from the Euganean Hills will create a timeless atmosphere. The detailed program for the days will be published by the Pro Loco closer to the event.
Programme Jujube Festival 2026
The 2026 Jujube Festival takes place on the first two Sundays of October (indicated dates: 4th and 11th). Along the village streets, on both days:
- Jujube stalls — fresh fruit, 'brodo di giuggiole', liqueurs, jams, and sweets
- Craft market and typical local products
- Wines from the Euganean Hills for tasting
- Historical re-enactment with period costumed figures, standard-bearers, and drummers
- Wood-fired ovens with traditional breads and focaccias
The detailed schedule with times and shows will be released by the Pro Loco of Arquà Petrarca.
Highlights Jujube Festival 2026
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Practical information — Jujube Festival
Where it takes place
Historic center of Arquà Petrarca (PD), in the Euganean Hills.
When
The first two Sundays of October.
How to get there
Arquà Petrarca can be reached by car from the Monselice and Este area, in the Euganean Hills Regional Park. On festival days, it is advisable to use external parking and any shuttle services; the village is best explored on foot.
Information
Organized by the Pro Loco of Arquà Petrarca. Updates on the Facebook page "Festa delle Giuggiole".
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Where does it take place — Jujube Festival
Borgo di Arquà Petrarca
Centro storico, 35032 Arquà Petrarca