September 11, 2026 – September 27, 2026 · Blessaglia, Pramaggiore (VE)
The 157th edition of the Sagra Poenta e Osei in Blessaglia, running from September 11th to 27th, celebrates a traditional Venetian dish with food and wine stalls, dance evenings featuring live orchestras, DJ concerts, briscola card tournaments, and a spectacular fireworks display to close the event. Indulge in local specialties like polenta and uccelli (a traditional dish with small birds), tripe, baccalà (salted cod), and various grilled meats, all paired with local wine. Entry to the dance evenings is free.
Savor the authentic flavors of the Veneto region with specialties such as the traditional Poenta e Osei, a unique dish featuring polenta and small birds. Other local delights include baccalà (salted cod), various grilled meats, and trippe (tripe), all perfectly complemented by the local Blessaglia wine.
The Sagra Poenta e Osei offers a packed schedule of events: 📅 Friday, September 11th: Kicking off at 7:00 PM with the opening of food stalls and a flower lottery. At 9:00 PM, join the Briscola card tournament or enjoy live music with Sdrindule and Daniele Bells. The evening continues at 9:30 PM with an Opening Party featuring Dj Lorenzo Moretto. 📅 Saturday, September 12th: An afternoon road cycling race starts at 2:00 PM. In the evening, enjoy a dance party with the Roberta Cappelletti orchestra at 9:00 PM, or a Special Event with War_Maz and Matthew Dj at 9:30 PM. 📅 Sunday, September 13th: The 500 Mezzo Litro Team gathering takes place at 12:30 PM. At 9:00 PM, dance the night away with the Anna Maria Allegretti orchestra. 📅 Friday, September 18th: Another Briscola card tournament at 9:00 PM. Also at 9:00 PM, enjoy a dance school exhibition by Dance Life and a dance party with the Manuela Recchia orchestra. At 9:30 PM, experience an Italian Night with Danielino Dj. 📅 Saturday, September 19th: A dance party with the Sorriso orchestra at 9:00 PM, followed by Ladies Power with Sister Gloria and Alice Fassina at 9:30 PM. 📅 Sunday, September 20th: An evening show featuring the Rossella Ferrari e i Casanova orchestra at 9:00 PM. 📅 Friday, September 25th: The Briscola card tournament returns at 9:00 PM. Also at 9:00 PM, enjoy a hip hop and reggaeton dance exhibition, or Havana Nights with Dj Giuseppe Abreu. At 9:30 PM, join the Chioschi Gathering with Matteo Sal and Matthew Dj. 📅 Saturday, September 26th: A dance party with the Linda Biscaro orchestra at 9:00 PM, followed by a Closing Party with Dj Canea at 9:30 PM. 📅 Sunday, September 27th: The festival concludes with "Paese in Festa" - a community lunch at 12:20 PM. The Briscola card tournament finals are at 4:00 PM. At 9:00 PM, enjoy a final dance party with Franco Bagutti, leading up to a spectacular fireworks display at 11:00 PM.