Saint Bartholomew's Fair of Frassinelle Polesine
The patronal feast of Frassinelle Polesine, blending faith, good food, and fun
About Saint Bartholomew's Fair
The Patron Saint's Feast in Frassinelle
The Saint Bartholomew's Fair is the patronal feast of Frassinelle Polesine, in the province of Rovigo, dedicated to Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, celebrated on August 24th. The fair has always intertwined religious devotion with popular celebrations, in one of the most cherished events of the summer in the lower Polesine region.
Good Food and Polesine Tradition
The heart of the festival is the food stand, which offers meat and fish dishes and specialties of the Polesine tradition, including the famous 'bondola al sugo', a typical local sausage. The cuisine, prepared by volunteers from the Pro Loco of Frassinelle Polesine, is accompanied by live music and dancing with an orchestra, on evenings that draw the community and visitors from nearby towns.
Fun and Solidarity
The fair also offers attractions for children, with a funfair and rides, and entertainment for all ages. A portion of the event's proceeds is donated to charity, confirming the strong community spirit of the festival. The Saint Bartholomew's Fair is thus, at the same time, a religious festival, a gastronomic fair, and an occasion for solidarity for the town.
Saint Bartholomew's Fair — edition 2026
For 2026, the Saint Bartholomew's Fair will once again animate Frassinelle Polesine towards the end of August, on the occasion of the patron saint's feast day, Saint Bartholomew, on August 24th. Based on previous editions, the program includes religious moments with mass, a food stand with meat and fish dishes and 'bondola al sugo', a funfair for children, and dancing with an orchestra.
The precise dates and detailed program for 2026 will be published by the Pro Loco and the Municipality in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Saint Bartholomew's Fair 2026
The detailed program for 2026 has not yet been published. Based on recent editions, the fair includes:
- Religious celebrations in honor of Saint Bartholomew (August 24th)
- Food stand with meat and fish dishes and local Polesine specialties ('bondola al sugo')
- Funfair and attractions for children
- Live music and dancing with an orchestra
Program coming soon: updates on the Pro Loco and Frassinelle Polesine Municipality channels.
Highlights Saint Bartholomew's Fair 2026
- Patronal feast of Saint Bartholomew
- Food stand with 'bondola al sugo'
- Dancing with orchestra
- Portion of proceeds to charity
Prices Saint Bartholomew's Fair 2026
Practical information — Saint Bartholomew's Fair
Getting Here
Frassinelle Polesine is located in the province of Rovigo, in the lower Polesine region. By car from the A13 motorway (Rovigo exit) or the SS16 state road; the nearest train station is Rovigo, from which you can continue by car or bus.
Admission
Access to the fair and events is generally free. The food stand and some funfair attractions are paid.
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Where does it take place — Saint Bartholomew's Fair
Campo sportivo e centro di Frassinelle Polesine
Centro paese, 45030 Frassinelle Polesine