Traditional St Anne's Feast

A bit of history

Anna and Joachim are the parents of the Virgin Mary. Joachim is a shepherd living in Jerusalem. An elderly priest, he is married to Anna. The couple had no children and were advanced in age. One day, while Joachim is working in the fields, an angel appears to him to announce the birth of a son, and Anna has the same vision. They name their daughter Mary, which means "loved by God." Joachim again brings his gifts to the temple: together with the baby, ten lambs, twelve calves, and a hundred flawless kids. Later, Mary is taken to the temple to be educated according to the law of Moses. Saint Anna is invoked as the protector of pregnant women, who turn to her for three great favors from God: a happy delivery, a healthy child, and enough milk to raise him. She is the patron saint of many professions related to her role as a mother, including laundry workers and embroiderers.

In Calmasino di Bardolino, the traditional feast of Saint Anna takes place, a typical annual festival organized by the ASD Calcio Calmasino with the support of the Municipality of Bardolino. The program of the event features a musical or dance show every evening.
There will also be well-stocked food and wine stalls with local typical dishes, rich musical entertainment, a large amusement park for children, and to finish beautifully... a fireworks display!