San Rocco Fair of Calto
The ancient August fair of the small Polesine village
About San Rocco Fair
A fair that comes from afar
The San Rocco Fair of Calto is one of the oldest events in Polesine: established around 1586, it has surpassed 430 editions by 2025, a record that tells how deeply rooted this fair is in the identity of the small municipality of Calto, in the province of Rovigo, at the extreme border with the province of Ferrara.
Five evenings of celebration
The fair traditionally takes place in mid-August at the municipal sports facilities. The program includes five evenings with live music, entertainment, a large funfair, and food stalls offering the flavors of the Polesine tradition. It is a time when the entire town, and the neighboring municipalities, come together to share conviviality and fun in the heart of summer.
Devotion and community
Linked to the figure of Saint Roch, invoked as a protector against epidemics, the fair combines devotional and popular dimensions. For a village of a few hundred inhabitants like Calto, it represents the event of the year: the occasion when the centuries-old history of the community becomes a living celebration, passed down from generation to generation by the Municipality and the Pro Loco.
San Rocco Fair — edition 2026
In 2026, the San Rocco Fair will return in mid-August to Calto, renewing a tradition that has lasted for over four centuries. At the municipal sports facilities, five evenings are expected with live music, a funfair, and food stalls. The organization is handled by the Municipality of Calto and the Pro Loco.
Programme San Rocco Fair 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Municipality of Calto and the Pro Loco in the weeks prior. Based on recent editions, the fair includes:
- Five consecutive evenings at the municipal sports facilities
- Food stalls with traditional Polesine dishes
- Live music and entertainment every evening
- Funfair for families and children
Dates, times, and program details will be announced on the official channels of the Municipality of Calto.
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How to get there
Calto is located in the Alto Polesine, about 30 km from Rovigo and 22 km from Ferrara. It can be reached by car from the provincial road connecting the municipalities on the left bank of the Po River; the nearest train stations are Ferrara or Rovigo.
Where it takes place
Municipal sports facilities of Calto.
Admission
Free admission; food and drinks at the food stalls.
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Impianti sportivi comunali di Calto
Impianti sportivi comunali, 45030 Calto