July 24, 2026 – July 29, 2026 · Ronchi, Villafranca Padovana (PD)
Join the 70th anniversary celebration of the Consecration of the Church of San Giacomo in Ronchi (1956-2026), marked by a special ceremony with the Bishop of Padova. This traditional food festival offers a taste of local specialties like "riso al pisto" (rice with a rich meat sauce), oven-baked duck, and homemade "bigoli" and "gnocchi" pasta. Enjoy two parallel music areas: traditional Italian dance music ("liscio") with live orchestras, and a youth zone featuring DJs, techno, and live bands. Kids will love the Luna Park (with a special "buy 2 get 1 free" promotion on Tuesday!), plus there's a charity raffle and a charming market every evening.
Indulge in a variety of authentic local dishes, from hearty first courses like "Bigoli Ronchigiana" and "Bigoli all'anitra" (duck pasta), to unique "Riso al Pisto" (rice with a rich, savory sauce) and its mushroom variation. Main courses include succulent "Anitra al Forno" (oven-baked duck), grilled meats ("Carne Alla Brace"), crispy fried fish ("Pesce Fritto"), and a delicious "Tagliata" (sliced steak). A special kids' menu is also available.
The festival runs daily with a full schedule of events: 📅 FRIDAY, JULY 24 🙏 7:00 PM Solemn Holy Mass 🍽️ 7:00 PM Food Stand Opens 🍺 7:30 PM Bar Dai Tosi 🎪 8:30 PM Charity Raffle & Market 🎵 9:00 PM Orchestra in the Liscio Area 🎵 9:30 PM Techno Music (Bodigini Palma) in the Youth Area 📅 SATURDAY, JULY 25 🙏 6:00 PM Holy Mass for the Patron Saint San Giacomo 🍽️ 7:00 PM Food Stand 🍺 7:30 PM Bar Dai Tosi 🎪 8:30 PM Charity Raffle & Market 🎵 9:00 PM Lady Band in the Liscio Area 📅 SUNDAY, JULY 26 🙏 8:00 AM Holy Mass 🏍️ 8:30 AM 4th Moto Incontro (Villa Suppiej/Busetto) 🙏 10:00 AM Solemn Holy Mass 🍽️ 7:00 PM Food Stand 🍺 8:00 PM Bar Dai Tosi 🎪 8:30 PM Charity Raffle & Market 🎵 9:00 PM Orchestra InCanto in the Liscio Area 🎤 9:30 PM Karaoke in the Youth Area 📅 MONDAY, JULY 27 🙏 6:00 PM Weekday Holy Mass 🍽️ 7:00 PM Food Stand 🍺 8:00 PM Bar Dai Tosi 🎪 8:30 PM Charity Raffle & Market 🎵 9:00 PM Orchestra in the Liscio Area 🎵 9:30 PM Reggaeton (Sabia Dusama) in the Youth Area 📅 TUESDAY, JULY 28 - KIDS' DAY (Buy 2, Get 1 Free at Luna Park) 🙏 6:00 PM Weekday Holy Mass 🍽️ 7:00 PM Food Stand 🍺 8:00 PM Bar Dai Tosi 🎪 8:30 PM Charity Raffle, Market & KIDS' DAY Luna Park 🎵 9:00 PM Mattia Agostini Orchestra in the Liscio Area 🎵 9:30 PM Baile Do Braza in the Youth Area 📅 WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 🙏 6:00 PM Weekday Holy Mass 🍽️ 7:00 PM Food Stand 🍺 8:00 PM Bar Dai Tosi 🎪 8:30 PM Charity Raffle & Market 🎵 9:00 PM Orchestra in the Liscio Area 🎵 9:30 PM Renza Glamour & Flashback 2000 in the Youth Area