Sagra · September 24, 2026 – September 30, 2026 · Villa Poma, Borgo Mantovano (MN)
The 136th Sagra di San Michele is a vibrant seven-day popular festival in Villa Poma, Borgo Mantovano, packed with funfair rides, live concerts, engaging shows, sports tournaments, historical exhibitions, and a dedicated food stand. Enjoy art displays, lively Latin dance performances, local dialect comedy, bocce and soccer competitions, ensuring entertainment for all ages with free admission to most shows.
The festival's food stand, open from Saturday at 7:30 PM, offers a delightful array of traditional local dishes, perfect for experiencing authentic Italian flavors.
Get ready for a week of excitement at the Sagra di San Michele! The fun kicks off on **Thursday, September 24th** at 9 PM with a Scala 40 card tournament at Circolo ANSPI. **Friday, September 25th** begins at 6 PM with the official opening, including a charity raffle and various exhibitions at the Library and Circolo ANSPI. Later, at 8:45 PM, enjoy a concert by the 'San Michele' Choir at the Parish Church. **Saturday, September 26th** is packed with activities: 'Letturine in Fiera' storytelling for children at 10 AM at the Library, the 'San Michele' Bocce Trophy Final at 2:30 PM, and the 14th 'Vittorio Trida' Memorial Soccer Tournament at 3:30 PM. Don't miss the 'Era l'Aprile 1945' Historic Vehicles Exhibition at 4 PM in Piazza Mazzali, followed by 'Aperi VI.PO.' at 5:30 PM at Circolo ANSPI. The official Sagra inauguration with local authorities is at 9 PM in Sala Civica, leading into the 'L'Amparna Cumedia' dialect comedy show at 9:15 PM. **Sunday, September 27th** starts with 'Piccoli Madonnari' (children's street art) at 9:30 AM, followed by a Solemn Holy Mass with Bishop Marco at 11 AM. Explore nature with 'In dal Bosch' biodiversity excursions at 11 AM and 3 PM (reservations required, Agriturismo Olianina), and enjoy a picnic at 12:30 PM (basket €15, Agriturismo Olianina). The afternoon brings 'La Piazza si Muove' with aerial dance and Latin dancing at 4 PM in Piazza Mazzali, a 'Junior Bake-off' cake competition at 5 PM at Circolo ANSPI, and the 'Rising Star Show' by Gruppo ARCA at 9 PM in Sala Civica. The AVIS Lottery drawing will also take place. **Monday, September 28th** features 'Amici Alberi,' a nature walk with naturalist Maria Rosa Macchiella at 10:30 AM in Parco AVIS. In the evening, enjoy a FREE concert by Branco Band (70s-80s-90s hits) at 9 PM in Sala Civica. **Tuesday, September 29th** has 'La Tombola dei Bambini' (children's bingo) at 4:30 PM at Circolo ANSPI, followed by Vespers of San Michele at 6 PM in the Parish Church. The night concludes with Vasco Dentro, a Vasco Rossi Tribute Band, at 9 PM in Sala Civica. Finally, **Wednesday, September 30th** wraps up the festival with 'Il Fierino,' a grand bingo game at 9 PM at Circolo ANSPI. **Permanent attractions** throughout the festival include a funfair at Piazzale Granatieri, the food stand (from Saturday 7:30 PM in Sala Civica), and various exhibitions: 'Saluti da Villa Poma' (20th-century postcards), 'Il Pittore del Tempo Quieto' (paintings by Mario Facchini), 'Amici Miei' (children's drawings and photos contest), 'Gli Artisti Villapomesi' (arts exhibition and charity raffle at Circolo ANSPI), and a used book exchange.