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 offering a funfair, live concerts, captivating shows, sports competitions, historical exhibitions, and a dedicated food stand. Enjoy art displays, lively Latin dance performances, local dialect comedy, bocce and soccer tournaments, with entertainment for all ages and free admission to all shows.
Indulge in authentic local cuisine at the food stand, open from Saturday at 7:30 PM, featuring traditional dishes and regional specialties that capture the true flavors of the area.
Get ready for a week of fun at the Sagra di San Michele! The festivities kick off on **Thursday, September 24th** with a Scala 40 card tournament at 9 PM. **Friday, September 25th** starts with the official opening and various exhibitions at 6 PM, followed by a concert from the 'San Michele' Choir at 8:45 PM in the Parish Church. **Saturday, September 26th** is packed with activities: children's story time at 10 AM, 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, an aperitif at 5:30 PM, and the official Sagra inauguration at 9 PM, followed by a local dialect comedy show at 9:15 PM. **Sunday, September 27th** features 'Piccoli Madonnari' (children's art) at 9:30 AM, a Solemn Mass with Bishop Marco at 11 AM, and a biodiversity excursion 'In dal Bosch' at 11 AM and 3 PM (reservations required). Enjoy a picnic at 12:30 PM (basket €15), 'La Piazza si Muove' with aerial dance and Latin dancing at 4 PM, a Junior Bake-off cake competition at 5 PM, and the 'Rising Star Show' at 9 PM, concluding with the AVIS Lottery drawing. **Monday, September 28th** offers a nature walk with naturalist Maria Rosa Macchiella at 10:30 AM, and a free concert by Branco Band (70s-80s-90s hits) at 9 PM. **Tuesday, September 29th** includes children's bingo at 4:30 PM, Vespers of San Michele at 6 PM, and a Vasco Rossi tribute band, Vasco Dentro, at 9 PM. **Wednesday, September 30th** wraps up the festival with a grand bingo game, 'Il Fierino', at 9 PM. Throughout the festival, enjoy permanent attractions like the Luna Park funfair, the traditional food stand (open from Saturday 7:30 PM), and various exhibitions including 'Saluti da Villa Poma' (1900s postcards), 'Il Pittore del Tempo Quieto' (paintings by Mario Facchini), a children's drawing and photo contest, and a local artists' exhibition with a charity raffle.