Polverara Hen Fair
Two weekends of breeding, gastronomy, and tradition centered around the native breed with a crest
About Polverara Hen Fair
The Crest That Tells a Story of a Territory
The Polverara Hen Fair is the event that annually celebrates the Polverara Hen, an ancient native poultry breed from the small municipality in the province of Padua, recognizable by the striking feather crest on its head. A breed with distant origins, now protected as an identity symbol of the town and its farming heritage.
Breeding and Gastronomy
The fair combines breeding and gastronomy: alongside the exhibition and sale of specimens, stands, taverns, and restaurants offer dishes that enhance the delicacy of the prized meat and eggs, according to traditional Venetian recipes. Completing the festive atmosphere are stalls and markets, folk shows, and music.
Over Two Weekends
The event takes place over two weekends, between late November and early December, and is organized by the Pro Loco of Polverara. It has become a reference point for poultry enthusiasts, gourmets, and the curious, and helps keep alive the knowledge of a rare breed that makes Polverara a unique case in the rural landscape of the Padua area.
Polverara Hen Fair — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Polverara Hen Fair takes place from November 28 to December 8, spread over two weekends. Exhibition and sale of specimens, gastronomy based on the meat and eggs of the native breed, markets, folk shows, and music animate the town, in the province of Padua.
Programme Polverara Hen Fair 2026
Two Weekends — November 28 / December 8, 2026
- Exhibition and sale of the Polverara Hen (native crested breed)
- Gastronomic stands, taverns, and restaurants with dishes based on the prized meat and eggs
- Stalls and markets
- Folk shows and music
Organized by the Pro Loco of Polverara. Dates for individual events over the two weekends will be announced by the organizers closer to the event.
Highlights Polverara Hen Fair 2026
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Practical information — Polverara Hen Fair
Where
Polverara (PD).
When
Two weekends between late November and early December.
Admission
Free admission. Food and purchases are paid.
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