Maerne Befana Festival
Epiphany in the square with stockings, nativity scenes, and winter flavours
About Maerne Befana
The Epiphany That Closes Christmas
In Maerne di Martellago, in the province of Venice, Epiphany is a public celebration. On January 6th, the Befana arrives in Piazza IV Novembre to distribute traditional stockings filled with sweets to children, offered by the town centre merchants: this is the most anticipated moment of a day that marks the end of the municipality's long Christmas period.
Nativity Scenes, Sweets, and Tradition
Other initiatives revolve around the Befana's arrival: the nativity scene exhibition remains open, food stalls offer Christmas specialities, and the atmosphere remains that of the intimate and familiar village festivals. The event is organised by the Pro Loco Martellago together with the MOM Commerce District, confirming how in Maerne popular tradition and local commerce go hand in hand.
A Festival for Families
The Befana Festival is designed primarily for children, but it involves the whole community: it's an opportunity to gather in the square one last time before returning to everyday life, amidst the warmth of seasonal sweets and the charm of the nativity scenes that have enlivened the town for all the festive weeks.
Maerne Befana — edition 2026
The 2026 edition took place on Tuesday, January 6th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, in Piazza IV Novembre in Maerne. The Befana distributed stockings filled with sweets to children, offered by the town centre merchants, while the nativity scene exhibition remained open and food stalls offered Christmas specialities. The initiative was curated by Pro Loco Martellago with the MOM Commerce District.
Programme Maerne Befana 2026
Tuesday, January 6 — Piazza IV Novembre, Maerne
- 2:00 PM–6:00 PM — Arrival of the Befana and distribution of stockings with sweets to children
- Nativity scene exhibition open
- Food stalls with Christmas specialities
Highlights Maerne Befana 2026
Prices Maerne Befana 2026
Practical information — Maerne Befana
Where
Piazza IV Novembre, Maerne di Martellago (VE).
When
January 6th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Admission
Free. Stockings with sweets distributed to children.
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Where does it take place — Maerne Befana
Piazza IV Novembre, Maerne di Martellago
Piazza IV Novembre, 30030 Martellago