Saint Anthony Abbot Festival

The festival that warms the winter

The Saint Anthony Abbot Festival is one of the most cherished winter events in Ponti sul Mincio, a town in the morainic hills of Garda, in the province of Mantua. Linked to the saint's feast day (January 17th), traditionally the protector of animals and the farming world, the festival brings the community together around the table during the coldest days of the year.

Mantuan cuisine takes center stage

The heart of the festival is its typical cuisine. Under the heated marquee, the Pro Loco offers the great classics of Mantuan tradition: strangolini, pasta e fagioli, paparele coi fegatini, sausage sandwich, boiled meat, and the unmissable tongue and cotechino with pearà, the famous bread and pepper sauce of Padan cuisine. Each dish tells the gastronomic story of this territory straddling Mantua, Verona, and Lake Garda.

A welcoming marquee

The event takes place in a heated marquee set up at the playground, along Via Marconi, with parking nearby. The kitchen opens for lunch and dinner, offering residents and visitors the chance to enjoy traditional dishes in a warm and convivial atmosphere, sheltered from the winter cold.

A tradition of community

Organized by the Pro Loco of Ponti sul Mincio, the Saint Anthony Abbot Festival is much more than a gastronomic event: it is a moment of social gathering that strengthens community bonds during the winter months. For those who want to discover the authentic cuisine of the Mantua province away from the tourist circuits, it is a genuine and welcoming opportunity.