St. Anthony's Fair
The traditional fair of Bondeno on the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua
About St. Anthony's Fair
The St. Anthony's Fair in Bondeno
The St. Anthony's Fair is a traditional public market fair held in Bondeno, in the lowlands of the Province of Ferrara, in Emilia-Romagna. The fair takes place on June 13th, the day the calendar celebrates St. Anthony of Padua, one of the most beloved figures in popular devotion. For the occasion, the town's streets fill with stalls and vendors selling various goods, in an event that is part of the long calendar of fairs and festivals that, between spring and summer, enliven Bondeno and its numerous hamlets.
A village fair with an ancient feel
This is a public market fair in the truest sense of the word: no stages or big concerts, but the slow rhythm of an open-air market. Along the stalls, you'll find a bit of everything—clothing and footwear, linens and household items, home goods, sweets, flowers and plants, local products, and curiosities of all kinds. It's the kind of fair you go to for the pleasure of browsing the stalls, having a chat, and bringing home a bargain, following a tradition that has been renewed in Bondeno for generations.
St. Anthony and the territory of Bondeno
Devotion to St. Anthony of Padua is deeply rooted in this corner of the Ferrarese region: in the hamlet of Salvatonica, the parish church dedicated to the Saint stands, with origins dating back centuries. June 13th, the Saint's feast day, has always been a significant date, and this fair has grown and consolidated around it. In Bondeno, summer is marked by a dense series of events: the St. Anthony's Fair ideally opens the season which, a few days later, culminates in the grand St. John the Baptist Fair, the patron saint of the main town.
Why it's worth it
- An authentic fair, far from major events, perfect for those seeking the genuine atmosphere of the Emilian province.
- An opportunity to discover Bondeno and its historic center, between the Rocca Possente of Stellata and the water-rich lands of the Ferrarese area.
- A day of strolling among the stalls in the heart of the plain, a stone's throw from Ferrara, Modena, and Mantua.
The St. Anthony's Fair is listed among the official fairs registered by the Emilia-Romagna Region and is organized under the auspices of the Municipality of Bondeno.
St. Anthony's Fair — edition 2026
The St. Anthony's Fair 2026 will be held in Bondeno (FE) on June 13th, the day of the St. Anthony of Padua commemoration. For the occasion, the town center will host a public market fair with stalls selling various goods, from clothing to household items, from local products to merchandise of all kinds.
The date of the fair is confirmed by the official fair portal of the Emilia-Romagna Region. As it is a market fair, the specific program of stalls and any accompanying events will be announced by the Municipality of Bondeno in the days preceding the event. The information will be updated as soon as it is published.
Programme St. Anthony's Fair 2026
The St. Anthony's Fair is a public market fair: the "program" consists of the setup of stalls in the center of Bondeno for the entire day of June 13, 2026. The stalls offer various goods—clothing, footwear, linens and household items, home goods, sweets, flowers and plants, typical local products.
The detailed list of vendors and any accompanying events (animations, initiatives by traders) will be communicated by the Municipality of Bondeno and local associations closer to the date. Information will be updated as soon as it is published.
Highlights St. Anthony's Fair 2026
- Stalls and vendors selling various goods in the center of Bondeno
- Fair on the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua (June 13th)
- Authentic atmosphere of a Ferrarese village fair
Prices St. Anthony's Fair 2026
Practical information — St. Anthony's Fair
When
June 13, 2026, the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua. Public market fair with stalls in the center of Bondeno.
How to get there
Bondeno is located in the Province of Ferrara, bordering the provinces of Modena and Mantua. By car, it is accessible via the SS496 and the provincial road network of the lower Ferrara region; the most convenient highway exit is Ferrara Nord (A13). By train, Bondeno station is served by the Suzzara-Ferrara line.
Admission
Access to the fair is free. During the event, traffic and parking regulations in the center may be modified: it is advisable to check any ordinances on the Municipality of Bondeno website.
Information
Municipality of Bondeno — Piazza Garibaldi, 44012 Bondeno (FE). For details on dates and vendors, consult the Emilia-Romagna Region's fair portal and the official channels of the Municipality.
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Where does it take place — St. Anthony's Fair
Centro storico di Bondeno