San Giovanni Battista Fair - Costa in Fair
The historic patronal fair of Costa di Rovigo, featuring gastronomy, dancing, and a funfair
About San Giovanni Battista Fair
The Patronal Feast of Polesine
The San Giovanni Battista Fair, also known as Costa in Fiera, is the most cherished event of the year in Costa di Rovigo, a municipality in the province of Rovigo, in the heart of Polesine. The fair is dedicated to the patron saint San Giovanni Battista, whose feast day is on June 24th, and it has deep roots in a long tradition that makes it a decennial event for the entire community.
Gastronomy, Music, and Fun
The heart of the event is the rich food stand, usually open from 8:00 PM, where you can taste traditional Venetian and Polesine dishes. The evenings continue with ballroom dancing on the dance floor, while the funfair entertains the little ones. Stalls and commercial stands complete the festive atmosphere.
A Community Tradition
Organized by Costa Eventi with the patronage of the Municipality of Costa di Rovigo, the fair is much more than a patronal feast: it is a moment of gathering that attracts residents and visitors from neighboring towns. An opportunity to experience the authenticity of Polesine, a plain land between the Po and Adige rivers, far from the major tourist flows.
San Giovanni Battista Fair — edition 2026
In 2026, the San Giovanni Battista Fair will once again animate Costa di Rovigo, on the occasion of the patron saint San Giovanni Battista's feast day on June 24th. The event, organized by Costa Eventi with the patronage of the Municipality, offers the usual program with an evening food stand, ballroom dancing nights, a funfair, and stalls. The exact dates for the 2026 edition, traditionally held in the second half of June around the patron saint's day, will be announced by the organizers closer to the event.
Programme San Giovanni Battista Fair 2026
Around June 24, 2026 — Costa di Rovigo Center
- Food stand with traditional Venetian and Polesine dishes (opening around 8:00 PM)
- Ballroom dancing nights with orchestras on the dance floor
- Funfair for children and families
- Stalls and commercial stands
- June 24th — Feast of the Patron Saint San Giovanni Battista
The detailed schedule with dates and evenings will be published by Costa Eventi and the Municipality of Costa di Rovigo.
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How to get there
Costa di Rovigo can be reached by car from Rovigo along the SR88, a few kilometers from the provincial capital. The fair takes place in the town center.
Information
The precise dates and program for the edition will be announced by Costa Eventi and the Municipality of Costa di Rovigo. The feast traditionally takes place around June 24th, the patron saint's day.
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Where does it take place — San Giovanni Battista Fair
Centro di Costa di Rovigo
Centro di Costa di Rovigo, 45023 Costa di Rovigo