July 11, 2026 – July 19, 2026 · Fonte
Experience a vibrant patron saint festival in Fonte, featuring flag-wavers, a colorful flag procession, the exciting Palio del Carmine competition, and an extensive food program. Enjoy traditional dishes like trippe (tripe), porchetta (roasted pork), baccalà (cod), lumache (snails), and gnocchi (potato dumplings) at the food stands. Evenings come alive with live music from Daniel Folk, plus fun activities including traditional wooden games, dart tournaments, a bicycle scavenger hunt (Giro dell'Oca), and a grand final tombola (bingo).
Indulge in a wide array of traditional Italian festival foods! Start with delicious aperitifs and appetizers. Savor hearty first courses like gnocchi, followed by a selection of main dishes including baccalà, grilled costata (rib steak), lumache, and trippe. For quick bites, grab hot dogs, porchetta sandwiches, and crispy french fries.
Join us for a week of festivities! 📅 SAT, JULY 11: 🍽️ 7:00 PM Food stands open | 🎤 9:00 PM Palio team presentation and draw | 💃 9:30 PM HOOPLA hoop dance performance. 📅 SUN, JULY 12: 🍽️ Morning: Delicious trippe available | 📍 9:30 AM Flag gathering (Piazzale Municipio) | 🎭 10:00 AM Tempesta Noale flag-wavers show and flag parade to the Church | ⛪ 10:45 AM Holy Mass | 🎭 11:45 AM Tempesta Noale show | 🍽️ 12:00 PM Aperitifs and appetizers stand | 🏆 4:00 PM Palio del Carmine begins | 🍽️ 7:00 PM Food stands open with porchetta, hot dogs, baccalà, lumache, gnocchi, and french fries. 📅 THU, JULY 16: ⛪ 7:00 PM Holy Mass for Madonna del Carmine | 🍽️ 8:00 PM Community dinner (reservations required) | 🎵 9:00 PM Live music with Daniel Folk. 📅 FRI, JULY 17: 🎵 9:00 PM MDJ youth night with DJ Davide and Mojito Party | 🏆 9:00 PM Tug-of-war tournament (open to all). 📅 SAT, JULY 18: 🍽️ 8:00 PM Costata dinner (reservations required) | 🎤 9:30 PM Karaoke with VJ Lux, Voice Mylos. 📅 SUN, JULY 19: 🚴 8:00 AM-10:00 AM Giro dell'Oca bicycle tour through the districts (€10) | ⛪ 11:00 AM Holy Mass | 🍽️ 12:00 PM Aperitifs stand | 🎮 12:00 PM-9:00 PM Traditional wooden games | 🎯 3:00 PM Darts tournament 501 master out | 🍽️ 7:00 PM Food stands open | 🏆 8:30 PM Palio 2026 and Giro dell'Oca awards ceremony | 🎰 9:00 PM Tombola with rich prizes (hosted by Daniele Bragagnolo).