Royal Mallard Festival – Ancient Festival of the Rosary
The royal mallard festival in Santa Maria di Camisano Vicentino
About Royal Mallard Festival
A festival dedicated to the royal mallard
The Royal Mallard Festival – Ancient Festival of the Rosary is the festival that the hamlet of Santa Maria di Camisano Vicentino, in the province of Vicenza, dedicates at the end of September to the Feast of the Rosary. Its distinctive feature is gastronomic: the absolute protagonist is the 'arna', or royal mallard, cooked according to traditional Venetian recipes and typically served with polenta.
In Contrà Pieve
The event takes place in Contrà Pieve (Via Negrin 13), in the heart of the hamlet of Santa Maria. Here, the Pro Loco Camisano sets up the food stand and offers, for several evenings, dishes based on royal mallard along with other local specialties, in a festive atmosphere that attracts visitors from neighboring towns.
Tradition and conviviality
Alongside the food, the festival offers musical evenings and entertainment, making it one of the most cherished events in the calendar of Camisano Vicentino. The Royal Mallard Festival combines the devotion of the Ancient Festival of the Rosary with the conviviality of a village festival, preserving a gastronomic tradition that is now part of the local identity.
Royal Mallard Festival — edition 2026
In 2026, the Royal Mallard Festival – Ancient Festival of the Rosary will once again take place at the end of September in Contrà Pieve, Santa Maria di Camisano Vicentino. The Pro Loco Camisano will again offer the food stand dedicated to 'arna', royal mallard served with polenta, along with other traditional specialties and musical evenings.
Programme Royal Mallard Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by Pro Loco Camisano (page "Pieve in Festa"). Based on recent editions, the festival includes:
- Evening opening of the food stand in Contrà Pieve for several nights
- Specialties based on royal mallard ('arna') served with polenta and other traditional Venetian dishes
- Musical evenings and entertainment
Dates, times, and program details will be announced on the official channels in the weeks prior.
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How to get there
Camisano Vicentino is located about 20 km east of Vicenza, along the road towards Padua. The hamlet of Santa Maria, with Contrà Pieve, is reachable by car from the town center.
Where it takes place
Contrà Pieve, Via Negrin 13, hamlet of Santa Maria di Camisano Vicentino.
Admission
Free admission; food and drinks are paid for at the food stand.
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Where does it take place — Royal Mallard Festival
Contrà Pieve, Santa Maria di Camisano
Contrà Pieve, Via Negrin 13, 36043 Camisano Vicentino