The traditional Fira ad San Zvan returns from 26 to 28 June, in the historic district on Via Aleotti that is home to the civic museum and the church of San Giovanni. A weekend organised in collaboration with Proloco Argenta and Tutti Insieme per San Biagio, packed with cultural events, music and Renaissance re-enactments. The programme includes archaeological talks, book presentations, concerts, theatre performances in the Ferrara dialect and a picturesque historical procession dedicated to Renata of France’s visit to Argenta.

There will also be free workshops, Renaissance markets, food stalls and a special opening of the Civic Museum with free admission, alongside art installations and activities taking place throughout the historic centre until midnight.

26/27/28 June THE CIVIC MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN FREE OF CHARGE FROM 5PM TO MIDNIGHT TO MARK THE FEAST OF ST JOHN

(preview: the night of St John)
- Tuesday 23 June at 7.00 pm
The Water of St John
Sunset excursion to the oasis for the ritual of preparing the Water of St John, guided by Herbaria Sharon, followed by an aperitif-dinner featuring herbal products!
Meeting point: Agriturismo Vallesanta, Strada Vallesanta 12, Campotto
Booking required by the previous Friday
Single ticket: €20
Info: IAT 0532-330276


Civic Museum and outdoor park Via G.B. Aleotti, 46 Argenta
• Friday 26 June

Friday 26 June at 5.30 pm
Lecture: New discoveries at the Roman site on Via Frittelline
free admission

7.30 pm–midnight - Civic Museum open with free admission
- Renaissance market featuring local produce and arts and crafts
- ‘Antichi sapori’ food stall

9.00 pm Concert by pupils of the Solaris music school


• Saturday 27 June

- Saturday 27 June at 3.30 pm
Weaves of History and Scents of Herbs.
Guided tour dedicated to the history of the Church of San Giovanni, featuring a lavish snack of local specialities, musical accompaniment and a gift for participants:
Booking required by the preceding Friday. Single ticket: €16
Info: IAT 0532-330276

5.00 pm–midnight - Civic Museum open to the public free of charge
- Renaissance market featuring local produce and arts and crafts
- “Antichi sapori” food stall

5.30 pm - Book launch:
- “Il precursore - San Giovanni Battista a Ferrara e nelle usanze del solstizio d’estate” by Mirella Bonora.

6.30 pm - Renata of France’s visit to Argenta.
Renaissance Historical Procession organised by the Ente Palio di Copparo
Departure from the Public Gardens

8.00 pm A Renaissance banquet at the Este Court. The elegance of the Renaissance banquet is brought to life in the heart of the Castle

8.15 pm - Presentation of the essay: "Instrumentum Diaboli" by Matteo Ricupero.
An essay on the figure of the witch, exploring her mythological and archetypal origins
- Presentation of the book "La resa degli dei – Il dono" by Lara Squarzoni.
9.00 pm Theatre performance in the Ferrara dialect “Un diavul d'avucat”, a dialect comedy by the Consandolo Theatre Group - One-act play


• Sunday 28 June

5.00 pm–midnight - Civic museum open to the public (free entry)
- Renaissance market featuring local produce and arts and crafts
- “Antichi sapori” food stall


5.00 pm Free workshop on writing with pen and nib organised by the Municipal Historical Archive

9.00 pm Cisalpipers in concert

Info: IAT Office
Piazza Marconi, 1 - Argenta
iatargenta@comune.argenta.fe.it
tel. 0532 330276