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Sagra dell'Anguria e Festa dell'Assunta (Watermelon Festival and Assumption Day Festival)
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Date
August 8 – August 17, 2026
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Location
San Pietro in CarianoLoc. Bure (Area Via Don Calabria), San Pietro in Cariano
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Free
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Audience
Everyone
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The most anticipated summer event returns to Bure, the charming locality in the municipality of San Pietro in Cariano in the province of Verona: the Sagra dell'Anguria (Watermelon Festival), which this year merges in an extraordinary way with the celebrations of Festa dell'Assunta (Assumption Day Festival), creating a unique experience that simultaneously celebrates Marian tradition and local gastronomic excellence. From August 8-17, 2026, the village comes alive every evening starting at 7:00 PM with food stands offering authentic local cuisine, accompanied by an unparalleled festive and convivial atmosphere. The culinary offerings are rich and varied: from Tyrolean specialties to the gastronomic treasures of Enoteca Bure with its celebrated risotto all'amarone, to the cheeses and preserves from the renovated Malga Bure at Villa Scipioni. Homemade cakes and irresistible desserts that represent the true heart of Venetan culinary tradition are also featured. An unmissable opportunity to discover the authentic flavors of a community that combines its gastronomic identity with festive spirituality. Beyond gastronomy, the evenings come alive with roving orchestras, live music and traditional dances involving all ages. Among the musical highlights are performances by the local band and dancing evenings with DJs and musical groups offering Venetan traditional songs and contemporary music. A special moment will be the commemorative dinner dedicated to the elderly on August 15, following Vespers at 7:00 PM, an occasion of communion and respect for those who safeguard the territory's memory. The grand finale takes place on Monday, August 17 with the unmissable Assalto al Palo della Cuccagna (Greased Pole Challenge), a spectacular display of fun and competition that concludes this village festival in style, keeping alive a centuries-old tradition of collective joy. **Practical Information:** The event takes place in the Via Don Calabria area in Bure. Ample free parking is available nearby. Entry to all events is free. For information and reservations, contact the San Pietro in Cariano municipal administration (tel. 045 680 0111) or visit the official municipal website.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Sagra dell'Anguria and Festa dell'Assunta held?expand_more
The event takes place from August 8-17, 2026, in Bure in the municipality of San Pietro in Cariano, province of Verona. Food stands and events run every evening from 7:00 PM.
What time do the food stands open?expand_more
The food stands open every evening at 7:00 PM and remain open late into the night, offering traditional dishes, Tyrolean specialties, fine wines and other local delicacies.
What are the main events of the festival?expand_more
The festival features live music with local orchestras, traditional dances and dancing evenings every night. On August 15, a special dinner is held for the elderly following Vespers at 7:00 PM. Monday, August 17 concludes with the Assalto al Palo della Cuccagna, a traditional spectacle of fun and competition.
What can I eat during the festival?expand_more
The gastronomic offerings include traditional Venetan dishes, Tyrolean specialties, risotto all'amarone from Enoteca Bure, cheeses, jams and preserves from Malga Bure, homemade cakes, and a selection of fine local wines. Enoteca Bure is available for tastings.
Where is the event held and how do I get there?expand_more
The Sagra takes place in Bure, a hamlet of San Pietro in Cariano (VR), in the Via Don Calabria area. Ample free parking is available nearby. Entry to all events is free.
How do I contact the organizers?expand_more
For information and reservations, contact the San Pietro in Cariano municipal administration at 045 680 0111 or visit the official municipal website.
What is the significance of the merger between Sagra dell'Anguria and Festa dell'Assunta?expand_more
This year the Sagra dell'Anguria merges extraordinarily with Festa dell'Assunta, creating a unique experience that simultaneously celebrates Christian Marian tradition and the gastronomic excellence of the local territory, strengthening the community's spiritual and cultural identity.
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