Pontecchio Fair
Edition 2026 Theater Gastronomy Local produce

Pontecchio Fair

The village festival of Pontecchio Polesine with shows, sports, funfair and tradition

Pontecchio Polesine — Rovigo (029)
Dates 27 May — 09 Jun 2026
Location Pontecchio Polesine (029)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Pontecchio Fair

Between late May and early June, Pontecchio Polesine, a municipality in the Polesine region near Rovigo, comes alive with Pontecchio in Fiera: a large village festival featuring shows, music nights, sports competitions, the patronal procession of San Fausto, a funfair, and entertainment for all ages. An anticipated event that, from Piazza Matteotti, brings the community together for about two weeks.

The Village Festival

Pontecchio in Fiera is the grand village festival of Pontecchio Polesine, a municipality in the Polesine region near Rovigo. For about two weeks, between late May and early June, the village gathers around Piazza Matteotti and its streets for a festival that combines shows, sports, religious moments, and fun.

Shows, Sports, and Tradition

The program alternates theatrical performances and music nights, running races and sports tournaments, exhibitions, and activities for children, culminating in the solemn procession of San Fausto, which renews the religious dimension of the festival each year. The funfair in Piazza Matteotti and the festival stalls provide the backdrop. Admission is free, and the entire event is organized by the Municipality of Pontecchio Polesine.

Pontecchio Fair — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of Pontecchio Fair takes place from May 27 to June 9 in Pontecchio Polesine, with shows, music nights, sports competitions, exhibitions, San Fausto procession, funfair, and entertainment for all ages, from Piazza Matteotti. Free admission, organized by the Municipality.

In 2026 too, Pontecchio in Fiera enlivens Pontecchio Polesine, from May 27 to June 9. Two weeks of festivities with shows, music nights, sports competitions, the San Fausto procession, a funfair, and entertainment for all ages, from Piazza Matteotti, with free admission.

Programme Pontecchio Fair 2026

Detailed program coming soon. Based on recent editions, the fair includes:

  • Children's shows and music nights on the main stage
  • Running races and sports tournaments (including the summer solstice run and volleyball tournaments)
  • Theater performances and entertainment evenings
  • Sports exhibitions (including karate) and activities for children
  • Solemn mass and San Fausto procession
  • Funfair in Piazza Matteotti and food stalls

Updated dates and details on the Pontecchio Polesine Municipality website.

Highlights Pontecchio Fair 2026

The music nights, sports competitions, and the San Fausto procession, with the funfair in Piazza Matteotti.

Prices Pontecchio Fair 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Pontecchio Fair

Where

Piazza G. Matteotti and the center of Pontecchio Polesine (RO). Free admission.

Information

Municipality of Pontecchio Polesine, tel. +39 0425 492017.

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Where does it take place — Pontecchio Fair

Piazza G. Matteotti e centro di Pontecchio Polesine

Piazza G. Matteotti, 45030 Pontecchio Polesine

Contact Pontecchio Fair

Tel
+39 0425 492017

Pontecchio Fair in brief

Theater Gastronomy Local produce Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Playful Sport Outdoor Free Rovigo

History of Pontecchio Fair