Sagra di San Rocco e Antica Fiera del Bestiame
The great August patronal festival of Dolo, with the ancient livestock fair
About Sagra di San Rocco
The patronal festival of Dolo
The Sagra di San Rocco is the main popular event in Dolo (province of Venice): San Rocco is the city's patron saint and the festival, which takes place in mid-August for about twelve days, combines religious dimension, peasant tradition, and summer celebration in the heart of the Riviera del Brenta.
Religion, gastronomy, and entertainment
The program alternates solemn masses and the procession in honor of the patron saint with secular events of great appeal: food stalls with traditional dishes and fried fish, funfair, exhibitions, sport fishing, chess tournament, guided tours of the Duomo di San Rocco with evening climbs to the bell tower, bike tours along the oratories of the Brenta villas, as well as the rock festival and the beer festival.
The Ancient Livestock Fair
The most characteristic moment is the Antica Fiera del Bestiame, on August 16th: in the green area of Via Guolo, from the morning, the ancient market returns with a special market between Via Guolo and Via Mazzini, in a link with the territory's rural past. The event is organized by Pro Loco Dolo together with the Parish of Dolo and the Municipality.
Sagra di San Rocco — edition 2026
In 2026 too, Dolo prepares to celebrate its patron saint San Rocco with its most important festival, traditionally held in mid-August and spread over about twelve days. The program includes solemn masses and procession, food stalls, funfair, exhibitions, sport fishing, rock festival, and beer festival, as well as the Ancient Livestock Fair on August 16th in the Via Guolo area. The precise dates and detailed program will be published by Pro Loco Dolo and the Municipality in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Sagra di San Rocco 2026
Usual structure of the festival (detailed 2026 program coming soon):
- Solemn masses and procession in honor of San Rocco
- Food stalls with traditional dishes and fried fish
- Funfair, exhibitions, sport fishing, chess tournament
- Guided tours of the Duomo di San Rocco and climbs to the bell tower
- Bike tours along the oratories of the Brenta villas
- Rock festival and beer festival
- August 16th — Ancient Livestock Fair in Via Guolo and special market
Highlights Sagra di San Rocco 2026
Prices Sagra di San Rocco 2026
Practical information — Sagra di San Rocco
When
Around mid-August (twelve days), with the highlight on August 16th for the Ancient Livestock Fair.
Where
Center of Dolo and Via Guolo area. By car: SR11 Riviera del Brenta or A4 exit Dolo-Mirano, direction Padova. By bus: ACTV line 53E direct from Venice/Mestre, every 30 minutes.
Admission
Free admission; food stalls and funfair.
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Where does it take place — Sagra di San Rocco
Centro di Dolo e area di Via Guolo
Centro storico e Via Guolo, 30031 Dolo