Pumpkin Festival – Festa dea Suca
The pumpkin is the star of autumn in the walled town
About Pumpkin Festival
Cittadella's Autumn Festival
The Pumpkin Festival, known in dialect as "Festa dea Suca", is the autumn feast in Cittadella (province of Padua) entirely dedicated to the season's symbolic vegetable. For a weekend in October, the historic center of the walled city is colored with autumn tones, blending peasant tradition, taste, and fun.
Pumpkins, Flavors, and Tradition
The program includes workshops for children, exhibitions by local painters, a display of ancient agricultural tools, the pumpkin competition and exhibition, and a rich food and wine area with pumpkin-based specialties. In the evening, there's space for concerts, creating a festive atmosphere that engages both adults and children.
A Tribute to the Venetian Countryside
The event highlights the rural culture of the Alta Padovana region and its seasonal local products, intertwining agricultural heritage, gastronomy, and entertainment within the evocative setting of Cittadella's walls.
Pumpkin Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Pumpkin Festival is scheduled for October in the historic center of Cittadella, as confirmed by the city's event calendar. The program includes workshops for children, exhibitions by local painters, a display of ancient agricultural tools, a pumpkin competition and exhibition, a food and wine area with pumpkin-based specialties, and evening concerts. At the time of writing, the exact dates have not yet been published; historically, the festival takes place on Saturday afternoons and Sundays.
Programme Pumpkin Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. The event typically features: workshops for children, exhibitions by local painters, a display of ancient agricultural tools, a pumpkin competition and exhibition, a food and wine area with pumpkin-based dishes, and evening concerts. Updates will be available on the Municipality's website and the "Festa dea Suca" Facebook page.
Prices Pumpkin Festival 2026
Practical information — Pumpkin Festival
How to get there
Cittadella is connected by train on the Padua–Bassano del Grappa line and by car via the SP47 Valsugana. The festival takes place in the historic center.
Opening Hours
Historically, the event is held on Saturday afternoons and all day Sunday. Information on dates and times can be found on the Cittadella Municipality website and the "Festa dea Suca" Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Pumpkin Festival
Centro storico di Cittadella
Centro storico, 35013 Cittadella