Saint Martin's Festival - Patronal Fair of Povegliano Veronese

The Festival of the Patron Saint of Povegliano

The Saint Martin's Festival is the patronal fair of Povegliano Veronese, a town in the Veronese plain in the province of Verona. Dedicated to Saint Martin the Bishop, the town's patron saint celebrated on November 11th, it is one of the most cherished autumn events in the area, attracting visitors from across the province.

Fair, Antiques, and Traditions

The festival combines an agricultural fair with a large antique market, alongside stalls featuring organic products and local crafts. Within the town's spaces, such as the San Martino Theatre and the Savoldo Hall, there is a showcase of Veronese dialect theatre and cultural events, all part of a program that highlights local popular traditions.

New Wine, Roasted Chestnuts, and the Caminada

The streets of the town center fill with the typical aromas of Saint Martin's Day: new wine, roasted chestnuts, and mulled wine, in line with the popular saying 'at Saint Martin's, every must becomes wine'. Among the most beloved events is the Caminada de San Martin, a non-competitive walk now in its 45th edition, which leads participants of all ages along the paths of the Povegliano countryside.

An Autumn of Community

The Saint Martin's Patronal Fair is much more than a religious festival: it is a moment of collective identity for Povegliano Veronese, where devotion, farming traditions, culture, and conviviality merge into a major autumn event for the Veronese plain.