Schiavonia d'Este Festival
Edition 2026 Music Sacred music Gastronomy

Schiavonia d'Este Festival

The patronal feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the hamlet of Schiavonia

Este — Padova (028)
Dates 01 Sep — 08 Sep 2026
Location Este (028)
Prices Free
Status

About Schiavonia Festival

At the beginning of September, the hamlet of Schiavonia, in Este, celebrates its patron saint, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with a village festival rich in flavors and tradition. Every evening, the food stand offers homemade pasta, "musso" with polenta, grilled meats, and mixed fried dishes, accompanied by music, dancing, and solemn religious celebrations. A festival that combines devotion and conviviality in the lower Padua region.

The Patronal Feast of Schiavonia

The Schiavonia d'Este Festival is the patronal feast of the hamlet of Schiavonia, in Este, in the province of Padua, dedicated to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8th). Organized by the parish, it combines religious moments and popular celebration, making it one of the most cherished events for the local community.

Flavors of the Festival

The food stand, open every evening, offers traditional Venetian dishes: homemade pasta (bigoli), "musso" with polenta, beef "straeca", roasted and grilled meats, prosciutto and melon, and mixed fried dishes. In recent years, the menu has also been expanded to include a gluten-free option.

Music and Community

Each evening is accompanied by live music and entertainment for all ages, while solemn celebrations for the patron saint take place in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A festival that blends faith, gastronomy, and village social life.

Schiavonia Festival — edition 2026

The Schiavonia d'Este Festival returns at the beginning of September 2026 to celebrate the patron saint, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8th). Evening food stand with homemade pasta, "musso" with polenta, mixed fried dishes, music, and dancing, religious celebrations. Precise dates have not yet been published.

For 2026, the return of the Schiavonia d'Este Festival is expected, the patronal feast of the hamlet. The event, held annually around September 8th, confirms the evening food stand with Venetian specialties and the program of music and celebrations. The exact dates will be announced by the parish.

Programme Schiavonia Festival 2026

Detailed program coming soon. Based on recent editions, the festival includes an evening food stand with homemade pasta (bigoli), "musso" with polenta, "straeca" of beef, roasted and grilled meats, prosciutto and melon, and mixed fried dishes (also with a gluten-free menu), live music and dancing evenings, and solemn celebrations of the Nativity of the B.V.M.

Highlights Schiavonia Festival 2026

Homemade pasta, "musso" with polenta, and grilled dishes among the specialties of the patronal stand.

Prices Schiavonia Festival 2026

Free admission; paid food and drinks.

Practical information — Schiavonia Festival

How to get there

Schiavonia is a hamlet of Este, reachable by car from the main road; Este can be reached from the A13 motorway (Monselice exit) and by train.

Admission

Free admission; food and drinks at the food stand are paid, open from 7 PM.

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Where does it take place — Schiavonia Festival

Frazione Schiavonia, Chiesa della Natività della B.V. Maria

Schiavonia, 35042 Este

Schiavonia Festival in brief

Music Sacred music Gastronomy Local produce Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Padova

History of Schiavonia Festival