Saint Monica Festival and Fair
The patronal feast of Bevilacqua, between faith, food stalls, and a fair in the Bassa Veronese
About Saint Monica Festival
The Patronal Feast of Bevilacqua
In the heart of the Bassa Veronese, the small village of Bevilacqua (province of Verona) celebrates its patron saint every spring with the Saint Monica Festival and Fair. The event traditionally takes place around the second Sunday in May and is one of the most anticipated moments of the year for the community: a celebration that blends religious devotion with the popular conviviality typical of Venetian festivals.
Between Festival and Fair
The religious aspect, with services dedicated to Saint Monica, forms the backdrop for a true village festival. The festival square hosts food stalls managed by the parish and volunteers, musical evenings, and the unmissable fair with market stalls, amusement rides, and craft markets.
- Food stalls with traditional Veronese dishes
- Musical evenings with live orchestras and ballroom dancing
- Fair with market stalls, exhibitors, and amusement rides for children
- Entertainment and activities for all ages
- Charity raffle to support parish activities
A Community Celebration
The organization is managed by the Parish of Bevilacqua, with the patronage of the Municipal Administration and the work of numerous village volunteers. Like many patronal feasts in the Veronese plain, Saint Monica's festival is an occasion to come together, support community initiatives, and keep alive a tradition that is renewed year after year. Entry to the festival is free.
Saint Monica Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Saint Monica Festival and Fair takes place from Friday, May 8th to Monday, May 11th, 2026, with the patronal feast culminating on the second Sunday of May (May 10th). In the festival square in Bevilacqua (VR), religious services, food stalls, live music evenings with orchestras, and the fair with market stalls and amusement rides will take place. Entry is free.
Programme Saint Monica Festival 2026
The detailed day-by-day program will be published by the Parish of Bevilacqua on the official website and Facebook page in the weeks leading up to the event. The usual structure of the festival includes:
- Religious services in honor of the patron saint Saint Monica, with the main celebration on the second Sunday of May
- Food stalls with traditional Veronese dishes, open especially in the evenings
- Musical evenings with live orchestras and ballroom dancing
- Fair with market stalls, exhibitors, craft markets, and amusement rides for children
- Charity raffle to support parish activities
Updates at sagrabevilacqua.it and on the official Facebook page.
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Getting Here
Bevilacqua is located in the Bassa Veronese, near the border with the province of Padua. By car, it is accessible from the A13 Bologna-Padua motorway (exits in the Boara/Monselice area) or from the SR10 Padana Inferiore road. The nearest train stations are Montagnana and Legnago.
Admission and Hours
Free admission. The festival takes place around the second Sunday in May, with evening opening of the food stalls and events dedicated to the fair and religious services.
Contacts
Parish of Bevilacqua — [email protected] / [email protected] — www.sagrabevilacqua.it
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Where does it take place — Saint Monica Festival
Piazzale della Sagra di Bevilacqua
Piazzale della Sagra, 37040 Bevilacqua