Musica · October 28, 2026 · Torreselle, PD
The Torreselle Pumpkin Festival returns from October 15th to 28th, 2026, celebrating its 48th edition alongside the Sagra dei Santi Simone e Giuda. Held at the Torreselle sports facilities in Piombino Dese (PD), this event puts the humble pumpkin in the spotlight. 🎃 Indulge in traditional cuisine and seasonal autumn specialties at the heated food stand, which is also open for Sunday lunch. The festival offers a vibrant program of musical evenings, karaoke, DJ sets, dance shows, live performances, and plenty of opportunities for socializing. You'll also find card tournaments (scopa and burraco), model exhibitions, sports activities, and community-focused events. 📍 Location: Torreselle sports facilities, via Piave 47, Piombino Dese (PD). 🍽️ Food stand with evening service and Sunday lunch. Reservations are recommended for some dinners.
While a specific menu isn't provided, expect a delightful array of traditional dishes and autumn specialties, all featuring the star ingredient: pumpkin! The food stand will offer a variety of local flavors, with options for both dinner and Sunday lunch. Some special dinners may require advance booking.
Here's a glimpse of the exciting program: 🎃 **Thursday, October 15th** - 🃏 8:30 PM – Scopa and Buraco card tournaments. - 🍻 Bar open with drinks, toast, and small pizzas. 🎤 **Friday, October 16th** - 🍽️ 7:30 PM – Food stand opens with a reduced menu. - 🤝 Dinner dedicated to associations and sponsors, by reservation. - 🎤 10:00 PM – Karaoke night. 🎶 **Saturday, October 17th** - 🍽️ 7:00 PM – Food stand opens. - 🕺 10:00 PM – 90s and 00s party with DJ Wolf. 🏆 **Sunday, October 18th** - 🧩 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM – Model exhibition at the oratory. - 🎾 9:00 AM – Under 12 and Under 14 tennis tournament, Memorial Gabriele Mason. - 🚶 9:30 AM – Bar opens for breakfast and start of the walk in collaboration with AIDO. - ⛪ 10:30 AM – Holy Mass. - 🥂 11:45 AM – Aperitif. - 🍽️ 12:00 PM – Food stand opens. - 🍴 12:30 PM – Lunch for sports associations, by reservation. - 🎸 9:30 PM – Acoustic performance by Slow Job. 🎃 **Thursday, October 22nd** - 🍽️ 7:30 PM – Gala dinner "Serata Solidale," featuring pumpkin flavors, with an oratory lottery auction. Reservations required. 🥩 **Friday, October 23rd** - 🍽️ 7:30 PM – Food stand opens. - 🥩 Special dinner with sliced steak and baked potatoes, by reservation. - 🎸 9:30 PM – Performance by Slow Job. 🎶 **Saturday, October 24th** - ⛪ 6:00 PM – Holy Mass. - 🍽️ 7:00 PM – Food stand opens. - 💃 9:00 PM – Dance show by Two Step School. - 🎧 10:00 PM – DJ set by Guapo. 🍴 **Sunday, October 25th** - ⛪ 10:30 AM – Holy Mass. - 🚗 10:30 AM – Motor and vehicle rally meeting and static display at the sports field. - 🥂 11:30 AM – Aperitif for participants. - 🙏 11:45 AM – Blessing of vehicles. - 🍽️ 12:00 PM – Food stand opens. - 🍖 12:30 PM – Lunch for moto and car rally participants, wedding jubilees, and seniors, by reservation. 🎉 **Wednesday, October 28th** - ⛪ 7:00 PM – Holy Mass for the Patron Saints Simone e Giuda Taddeo. - 🍽️ 7:30 PM – Food stand opens. - 🎟️ 8:45 PM – Lottery drawing with prizes. 📌 For reservations and information, please contact the organizers using the numbers provided on the official flyer.