Sagra di Sant'Elena

The end-of-summer festival

The Sagra di Sant'Elena, also known as the Festa di Fine Estate Sotto le Stelle, is the most anticipated event of the summer in the municipality of Sant'Elena, in the Bassa Padovana region. It takes place in the second half of August, around the feast day of August 18th dedicated to the patron saint, and is held in the evocative setting of the Barchessa of Villa Miari De'Cumani.

A 17th-century villa-castle

The festival has the privilege of taking place next to Villa Miari De'Cumani, a historic villa-castle from 1668 set in an English-style park, one of the most fascinating places in the Padua area. Among the most evocative events are Luci in Villa, with evening guided tours of the historic residence and its park.

Food, music, and tradition

The food stand offers a rich selection of local dishes, while the evenings are enlivened by ballroom dancing and DJ sets. The program includes shows, a funfair, exhibitions of vintage tractors and bicycles, a market for crafts and local products, photographic and painting exhibitions, a book market, a charity raffle, guided tours of the farmer's museum, and the "Vibes and Friends" youth area. A complete festival that tells the story of the identity of this corner of the Paduan plain.