MAV Festival - Mostra dell'Artigianato Altovicentino
The great exhibition of craftsmanship and the Marano Corn Festival
About MAV Festival
Half a century of Alto Vicentino history
The MAV Festival, or the Exhibition of Altovicentino Craftsmanship, is one of the longest-running and most emblematic events in Marano Vicentino, in the province of Vicenza. Born in the seventies, it has spanned half a century of history, narrating the evolution of the economic and productive fabric of the Alto Vicentino, with the slogan 'Our history is the key to the future'.
Three days of pavilions and events
The heart of the festival are the large exhibition pavilions set up in Viale Europa, with over a hundred exhibitors spread over thousands of square meters. Alongside the craft exhibition, the program includes talk shows, conferences, presentations, a food area with tastings, and evening shows of music and cabaret. The event is divided into three phases: the Fuori Festival (Off-Festival) with widespread debates, the actual Festival over three days, and the Dopo Festival (After Festival) with the craft beer festival.
The Marano Corn Festival
The MAV is intertwined with the Festa del Mais Marano, dedicated to the prized native corn of the area. Sunday is the highlight, with the historical reenactment of corn harvesting, the parade of vintage tractors, and the flavors of peasant tradition, in homage to the community's rural roots.
A territorial event
The MAV Festival involves students, businesses, public administrations, and families, with workshop days that connect high schools with the world of work. With over 30,000 certified visitors, it is one of the most important autumn events in the entire province of Vicenza.
MAV Festival — edition 2026
The 51st edition of the MAV Festival takes place from October 9 to 11, 2026, at the Piazzale Pubblici Spettacoli in Marano Vicentino, on the theme 'People - Environment - Work'. The event is divided into Fuori Festival (widespread debates), Festival (three days of exhibition, food area, music, and cabaret), and Dopo Festival with the craft beer festival. The combination with the Festa del Mais Marano is confirmed.
Programme MAV Festival 2026
Structure of the 2026 edition (October 9-11)
- Fuori Festival - debates and scattered meetings in various locations, leading up to the event
- Festival - three days of Altovicentino craft exhibition pavilions on Viale Europa, food area with tastings, evening music and cabaret shows, workshop days for high school students
- Dopo Festival - craft beer festival to close the event
Festa del Mais Marano (Sunday)
- Historical reenactment of the harvest of Marano native corn
- Parade of vintage tractors
- Gastronomic specialties based on corn and peasant tradition
The detailed program, with times and guests, will be published on the official website closer to the event.
Highlights MAV Festival 2026
Prices MAV Festival 2026
Practical information — MAV Festival
How to get there
Marano Vicentino is in the province of Vicenza, near Schio and Thiene. By car: take the Thiene-Schio exit of the A31 Valdastico motorway, then follow signs for Viale Europa. The exhibition is held at the Piazzale Pubblici Spettacoli.
Admission
Check times and admission procedures on the official website.
Info
Commercial secretariat tel. 320 4236699, [email protected] - office at Piazza Silva 27, Marano Vicentino.
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Where does it take place — MAV Festival
Piazzale Pubblici Spettacoli, Viale Europa
Viale Europa, 36035 Marano Vicentino