Sagra di Sant'Antonio "delle Ciliegie"

Sant'Antonio's festival in the Bassa Veronese

The Sagra di Sant'Antonio "delle Ciliegie" is the folk festival of Sanguinetto, a municipality in the Bassa pianura veronese (lower Veronese plain) in the province of Verona. It is held around mid-June, close to the feast day of Saint Anthony of Padua (June 13th), and takes its name from the cherry season that ripens during this period in the Veneto countryside.

Several evenings of celebration

The event is organized by Pro Loco Le Contrà with the patronage of the Municipality of Sanguinetto and the collaboration of local associations, including AVIS and AIDO. For several consecutive evenings, the town comes alive with live music: ballroom orchestras and tribute bands performing hits by great Italian and international artists, from Zucchero to the Bee Gees, take turns on stage.

Food and charity raffle

The heart of the festival is the food and wine stand, open every evening, where you can taste traditional Veronese dishes accompanied by local wines. Alongside the shows, there is also a rich charity raffle, a true classic of village festivals, with proceeds going to community initiatives. With dancing, good food, and conviviality, the Sagra delle Ciliegie is an authentic opportunity to experience the festive spirit of the towns in the Veronese plain.