July 23, 2026 – July 27, 2026 · Rivalta Veronese, Brentino Belluno (VR)
Experience a vibrant summer festival in Rivalta Veronese! The Sagra di San Giacomo offers a fantastic mix of food and wine stalls, exciting sports tournaments (5-a-side soccer, mechanical bull riding, green volleyball), and live music featuring popular tribute bands. Every evening, indulge in local specialties like truffle dishes, polenta, pike, and spaghetti with sardines. The program is packed with fun for all ages, including baby dance sessions, guided tours of the Mansio Servasa archaeological site, a charity fishing game, and free inflatable games for children.
Savor the authentic flavors of the region with a diverse menu. Highlights include hearty polenta and unique spaghetti with sardines. Don't miss the 'pessin' – a local delicacy, alongside exquisite truffle specialties and fresh pike dishes, offering a true taste of Italian tradition.
The Sagra di San Giacomo runs from Thursday, July 23rd, to Monday, July 27th, with daily activities. Evenings kick off around 7:00 PM with food and wine stands opening, followed by tournaments for 5-a-side soccer and mechanical bull riding. Kids can enjoy baby dance sessions nightly at 9:00 PM. Live music is a major draw, with karaoke on Thursday with DJ Thomas Festi, an Oasis Tribute Band ('Why Me? Why Not') on Friday, and 'Tribute-A' on Saturday, closing with DJ J-D. Sunday features guided tours of the Mansio Servasa archaeological site and San Giacomo church starting at 5:30 PM, a maxi tombola at 7:30 PM, and live music by 'Hierba Mala'. The festival concludes on Monday with a special menu featuring pessin, polenta, pike, and spaghetti with sardines, live music from Sugarmama (a Zucchero Tribute Band), and the final mechanical bull tournament, followed by a charity prize drawing.