Saint Martin's Fair and Celebrations
The ancient free fair of November 11th, since 1628
About Saint Martin's Fair
A fair almost four centuries old
The Saint Martin's Fair is one of the oldest and most deeply rooted events in Piove di Sacco, a municipality in the province of Padua. The fair was established by a document dated October 22, 1628: since then, the free fair has been held every November 11th, regardless of the day of the week.
Stalls, livestock, and agricultural machinery
The historic center transforms into a large market with about 290 stalls selling all kinds of goods, attracting thousands of visitors from neighboring towns. On the same day, the traditional Livestock and Agricultural Machinery Fair takes place, a major draw for all ages, testifying to the Saccisica region's connection to the rural world.
Celebrations and funfair
The fair is accompanied by the Saint Martin's Celebrations, which take place between the first weekend of November and the days surrounding the fair, and by a large funfair with dozens of attractions. A second day of the fair, with the same stalls, is held on the second Sunday of November.
Saint Martin's Fair — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Saint Martin's Fair takes place on Wednesday, November 11th, in Piove di Sacco, as per the centuries-old tradition of the free fair. The historic center hosts about 290 stalls selling all kinds of goods, alongside the Livestock and Agricultural Machinery Fair and a large funfair with dozens of attractions.
A second fair day, with the same stalls, is scheduled for the second Sunday of November (November 8th), while the Saint Martin's Celebrations animate the weekends around the fair with events and religious celebrations dedicated to the patron saint.
Programme Saint Martin's Fair 2026
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 — Free Fair
- Approximately 290 stalls of all kinds of goods in the historic center
- Livestock and Agricultural Machinery Fair
- Funfair with dozens of attractions
Second Sunday of November (November 8th)
- Second fair day with the same stalls
Saint Martin's Celebrations
- Events on the weekends around the fair and religious celebrations dedicated to the patron saint
Detailed dates and traffic restrictions are available on the Municipality of Piove di Sacco website.
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Practical information — Saint Martin's Fair
How to get there
Piove di Sacco can be reached from Padua in about 20 minutes by car (SP3) or by intercity bus. The fair takes place in the historic center, with significant traffic changes and restrictions during the event days.
When
Free fair on November 11th each year; second fair day on the second Sunday of November. Funfair for several days.
Notes
It is advisable to consult the Municipality's website for traffic restrictions and limitations.
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Where does it take place — Saint Martin's Fair
Centro storico di Piove di Sacco
Centro storico, 35028 Piove di Sacco