Spring Festival – May Day at the Ethnographic Park
Rubano's May Day between farmyard games, kites, and music at the Ethnographic Park
About Spring Festival
May Day at the Ethnographic Park
The Spring Festival is the May 1st event for the community of Rubano, in the province of Padua. It takes place at the Ethnographic Park of Bosco di Rubano, a green space dedicated to the memory of Venetian peasant civilization, and transforms the festive day into an occasion for intergenerational outdoor gatherings.
A Day for All Ages
The program is designed primarily for families and children: kite workshops, a children's market, traditional farmyard games, baby dance, face painting, puppet shows, inflatables, and LEGO building competitions. There is also live music and moments dedicated to sport, culture, and the environment, in line with the "Meeting of Generations" spirit that is the guiding theme of the festival.
Volunteering Takes Center Stage
The event is organized by the A.C.V.R. (Coordinating Association of Rubano Volunteers) along with numerous local organizations. Admission is free, and the Osteria al Parco with its food stands is open throughout the day. It is one of the most beloved and long-standing events in Rubano's calendar.
Spring Festival — edition 2026
On Friday, May 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, the Ethnographic Park of Bosco di Rubano hosts the 38th Spring Festival, dedicated to the meeting of generations. A day of workshops, traditional games, family shows, and concerts, organized by A.C.V.R. with free admission.
Programme Spring Festival 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Ethnographic Park of Rubano, Via Valli 2, Bosco di Rubano.
- Kite workshop
- Children's market
- Traditional farmyard games
- Baby dance and face painting
- Puppet show
- Inflatables and LEGO building competition with "Gli Amici di Padova BRICK"
- Artistic skating exhibition
- 4:00 PM — concert by the Mideando String Quintet
- 8:30 PM / 8:45 PM — jazz concert by the Midnight Quintet
The Osteria al Parco is open throughout the day.
Highlights Spring Festival 2026
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Practical information — Spring Festival
Where
Ethnographic Park of Rubano, Via Valli 2, Bosco di Rubano (PD).
How to Get There
Rubano is west of Padua along the SS11. By car: exit Padova Ovest (A4). By train to Padua, then bus towards Rubano.
Admission
Free admission. The Osteria al Parco is open during the day.
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Where does it take place — Spring Festival
Parco Etnografico di Rubano
Via Valli 2, Bosco di Rubano, 35030 Rubano