July 29, 2026 – August 4, 2026 · Ponso (PD)
The Sagra di Santa Marta in Ponso celebrates local traditions with a rich food stand offering authentic specialties like bigoli con le sardele (pasta with sardine sauce), musso (donkey stew), grilled meats, and polenta infasolà (polenta with beans). Every evening from July 31st, the Parish Center comes alive with music, dancing, and entertainment for all ages, including creative workshops for children and a tennis tournament. The event culminates with a magnificent fireworks display.
Indulge in a variety of local delicacies at the food stand, featuring traditional dishes such as polenta infasolà, bigoli con le sardele, and other pasta dishes. For main courses, savor grilled meats, the unique musso stew, braised catfish, and guinea fowl pulp – authentic regional flavors you won't want to miss.
Join us for the Sagra di Santa Marta! The festivities kick off on WEDNESDAY, JULY 29th, with a Solemn Holy Mass at Santa Marta at 7:00 PM. On FRIDAY, JULY 31st, the Gastronomic Stand opens at 7:30 PM with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring the Banda Musicale di Carceri. At 9:00 PM in Piazza Aldo Moro, enjoy 'Musica a Colori' with MICHELE & MICHELE and ALE DJ, plus promotional discounts on all Luna Park attractions. SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st, starts at 4:00 PM behind the Town Hall with 'Colori sull'Asfalto - Un Arcobaleno per Gaia.' The Gastronomic Stand reopens at 7:30 PM. At 9:00 PM, visit the 'Carisio Pastorello' Civic Hall for a painting exhibition in memory of Paolo Barbirato, 'Oltre il Colore: Arte senza Confini.' Later, at 9:30 PM in Piazza Aldo Moro, dance the night away with I VOICE, ALIDA E DENNIS. SUNDAY, AUGUST 2nd, begins with a Solemn Holy Mass at Santa Marta at 9:45 AM. The Gastronomic Stand opens at 7:00 PM, followed by a country dance evening at 9:30 PM in Piazza Aldo Moro with URBAN COUNTRY and COUNTRY STORM dance schools. Creative workshops for children will be available on SATURDAY, SUNDAY, and TUESDAY evenings! On MONDAY, AUGUST 3rd, the Gastronomic Stand opens at 7:30 PM, with a dance evening at 9:30 PM in Piazza Aldo Moro featuring ELVIS E LE CHIARE. The Sagra concludes on TUESDAY, AUGUST 4th, with the Gastronomic Stand opening at 7:30 PM, followed by a dance evening at 9:30 PM in Piazza Aldo Moro with the PATTY FABBRI BAND. The grand finale is a spectacular fireworks show at midnight! A Charity Raffle will be active every evening and on Sunday morning of the Sagra, starting Friday, July 31st, at the Parish Center.