San Fortunato Fair
One of the oldest fairs in the Mantua region, since 1662
About San Fortunato Fair
Over three and a half centuries of history
In Acquanegra sul Chiese, in the Province of Mantua, the San Fortunato Fair has deep roots in a distant past: it began in 1662 and is considered one of the most appreciated ancient fairs in the Mantua area. It takes place on the third Sunday of October, in honour of the patron saint San Fortunato, with celebrations extending from the preceding Thursday to the following Tuesday.
A week of celebration
The fair is a rich and complex event, blending devotion, culture, and entertainment:
- The sawdust mosaic carpet in the church of San Tommaso
- Music and dance performances
- Fire performances
- Food and wine, crafts, art, antique, and modern markets
- Competitions, sporting events, and dialect comedies
Mantua identity and tradition
The San Fortunato Fair is much more than a market: it is the moment when Acquanegra sul Chiese recognises itself in its history and identity. Piazza XV Aprile and the historic centre become the stage for a celebration that, for over three and a half centuries, has united the community around its patron saint, preserving traditions such as dialect comedies and sawdust mosaics, authentic expressions of the popular culture of the Mantua plain.
San Fortunato Fair — edition 2026
The 2026 edition confirms the centuries-old tradition of the fair, scheduled for the week of the third Sunday in October. The festivities, from Thursday to Tuesday, liven up Piazza XV Aprile and the historic centre with various markets, music and dance performances, fire shows, competitions, and sporting events, as well as the unmissable dialect comedies and the sawdust mosaic carpet in the church of San Tommaso.
Programme San Fortunato Fair 2026
Program coming soon. Based on tradition, the fair includes:
- Sawdust mosaic carpet in the church of San Tommaso
- Music and dance performances
- Fire performances
- Markets: food and wine, crafts, art, antiques, and modern
- Competitions, sporting events, and dialect comedies
- Religious celebrations in honour of San Fortunato
Detailed dates and program will be published by the Municipality.
Highlights San Fortunato Fair 2026
The sawdust mosaic carpet in the church of San Tommaso and the dialect comedies, symbols of a fair that has been running since 1662.
Prices San Fortunato Fair 2026
Practical information — San Fortunato Fair
How to get here
Acquanegra sul Chiese is located in the Province of Mantua, reachable by car via the provincial roads between Mantua and Cremona. The fair takes place in Piazza XV Aprile and the historic centre.
Admission
Free admission; purchases and refreshments are paid.
When
The third Sunday of October and the surrounding week (from Thursday to Tuesday).
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Where does it take place — San Fortunato Fair
Piazza XV Aprile e centro storico
Piazza XV Aprile, 46011 Acquanegra sul Chiese