September 12, 2026 – September 13, 2026 · San Giorgio in Brenta, Fontaniva (PD)
Step back in time for a weekend celebrating traditional Italian farming life at the 8th Festa della Trebbiatura (Threshing Festival) and the 3rd Festa della Pigiatura dell'Uva (Grape Stomping Festival). This event offers a rich gastronomic experience with typical local cuisine, live music, captivating photo exhibitions, and artisan workshops. Visitors can enjoy historical demonstrations and participate in activities for all ages, including the unique experience of traditional grape stomping.
Indulge in a menu of authentic traditional peasant cuisine, featuring hearty dishes that reflect the rich agricultural heritage of the region. For a more casual option, freshly made pizza is also available, perfect for enjoying on-site or taking away.
📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food stand opens with a typical traditional peasant menu (NEW: PIZZA ALSO AVAILABLE FOR TAKEAWAY) 🎵 The evening will be enlivened by live music 🖼️ 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Photo exhibition "Custodi della Terra" (Guardians of the Earth) 🖼️ 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Exhibition "Nettari del Filare Antico" (Nectars of the Ancient Row) 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 🖼️ 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Photo exhibition "Custodi della Terra" 🖼️ 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Exhibition "Nettari del Filare Antico" 🎨 Felted Wool Workshop "Tra nuvole di lana con Daniela" (Among wool clouds with Daniela) 🎨 Workshop "Realizziamo la bambola pannocchina" (Let's make a corn husk doll) 🎲 "Mani e Menti in gioco" (Hands and Minds at Play) wooden games 🐝 "Il mondo delle api" (The World of Bees) 🧺 "Come una volta" (Like Old Times) - the straw weaver "el caregheta", braiding & weaving basket construction 💡 "Evoluzione della luce" (Evolution of Light): in peasant homes, from candle to electricity 🚜 Exhibition of farm animals and vintage tractors 🐎 Free pony rides for children 📍 8:30 AM: Agricultural carts depart from Piazza di San Giorgio in Brenta with a procession of costumed figures in vintage peasant attire towards Villa Borromeo-Fantoni ⛪ 9:00 AM: Holy Mass celebration at Villa Borromeo-Fantoni. Followed by: blessing of the earth's produce. At the end, inauguration of the event and speeches by authorities 🍞 10:00 AM: Bread making workshop for children aged 10-12 with Riccardo Antoniolo (registration required - only 16 spots available, call Piergiorgio at 320 4423928) 🌽 11:00 AM: Corn grinding with a historic manual mill and polenta cooking 🌾 11:30 AM: Historical re-enactment of wheat threshing with flails by ATF Associazione Trattoristi di Fratte 🚜 3:00 PM: TREBBIATURA (Threshing) with historic machinery 🍇 4:30 PM: Grape stomping for children and adults, followed by pressing for must extraction 🍽️ THE FOOD STAND WILL BE OPEN FROM 12:00 PM TO 10:00 PM (NEW: PIZZA ALSO AVAILABLE FOR TAKEAWAY)