Saint Joseph's Feast – Cortellazzo Fish Festival
The patronal feast and fish festival in the fishing village at the mouth of the Piave
About Cortellazzo Fish Festival
The Fishermen's Village Celebrates
Cortellazzo, a district of Jesolo overlooking the mouth of the Piave river, is a village with an unmistakable maritime vocation. Here, between late April and early May, the Feast of Saint Joseph is celebrated, the patron saint's feast that intertwines with a true fish festival, a tribute to the tradition of a community always connected to the sea and the Venetian lagoon.
A Taste of Adriatic Fish
The heart of the festival are the food stalls set up in the churchyard, with about 200 seats and a menu dedicated to fresh fish dishes. Good food is accompanied by live music, themed evenings, a raffle, and the traditional fishing competition, a true symbol of the village's identity.
The Water Procession on May 1st
The highlight is May 1st: after Mass, the evocative water procession of the Saint takes place in the afternoon, with the statue transported on a 'caorlina' – the typical Venetian boat – along the Cavetta canal, thanks to the Jesolo Rowing Club. This is followed by a procession through the village streets with a blessing. A ritual that combines devotion, maritime identity, and lagoon folklore.
An Authentic Festival
Organized by the parish of Cortellazzo, the Parish Volunteers Group, and the Municipality of Jesolo, the Feast of Saint Joseph is an opportunity to discover a lesser-known corner of the Venetian coast, where the fishermen's tradition is still alive and proudly told.
Cortellazzo Fish Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Saint Joseph's Feast – Cortellazzo Fish Festival runs from April 24 to May 3, with the highlight on May 1st. In the churchyard, food stalls (approx. 200 seats) offer the traditional fish menu, while the schedule includes live music evenings, a fishing competition, a workshop for children, and a raffle. May 1st is the main day, featuring the water procession of the Saint on the Cavetta canal and a procession through the village.
Programme Cortellazzo Fish Festival 2026
Throughout the period (April 24 – May 3)
- Opening of the food stalls in the churchyard, with traditional fish menu (approx. 200 seats)
Saturday, April 25
- Music with the Monteverdi Rock Band
Thursday, April 30
- Karaoke evening
Friday, May 1st – Main Day
- 11:00 AM – Mass
- 2:30 PM – Water procession of the Saint with a 'caorlina' boat along the Cavetta canal (Jesolo Rowing Club)
- Following – Procession through the streets of Cortellazzo with blessing
Saturday, May 2
- Fishing workshop for children
- 9:00 PM – Raffle drawing
The traditional fishing competition is held throughout the period.
Highlights Cortellazzo Fish Festival 2026
The water procession of the Saint along the Cavetta canal and the religious procession on May 1st, symbols of Cortellazzo's maritime identity.
Prices Cortellazzo Fish Festival 2026
Practical information — Cortellazzo Fish Festival
How to get there
Cortellazzo is a district of Jesolo, at the mouth of the Piave, in the province of Venice. By car: A4 exit San Donà di Piave, then follow signs for Jesolo/Cortellazzo.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks are paid for at the food stalls (approx. 200 seats).
When to go
The festival takes place between late April and early May. The unmissable event is on May 1st, with the water procession along the Cavetta canal and the religious procession.
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Where does it take place — Cortellazzo Fish Festival
Cortellazzo, frazione di Jesolo
Sagrato della chiesa, Cortellazzo, 30016 Jesolo