The traditional AUTUMN FESTIVAL will take place in Jesolo’s historic center on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19. This year’s event will feature warm autumn colors blending with the aromas and flavors of spices from around the world.

The event will also feature the 4th edition of the “M’illumino di Spezie – Marco Polo: a Million Spices” festival. Don’t miss the “Spices from Around the World” exhibition and the spectacular chili-eating contest, where the most daring competitors will face off in a series of truly fiery tastings.

The festival will kick off on Friday, October 17, at 6:30 p.m. with the food court in Piazza della Repubblica, where visitors can sample a wide variety of high-quality food and drinks served by local businesses and vendors.

Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, the markets will open in Via Cesare Battisti, Piazza I Maggio, Piazzetta Fanti del Mare, and Via Nazario Sauro, where visitors can find vendors offering crafts, creative goods, wellness products, and food and wine. There will also be space for local farms to promote their regional products. 

On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, also in Piazza I Maggio, there will be two theatrical performances for all ages: “Zuppa di sasso” and “Album di vaniglia.”

Don’t miss the spice-themed workshops for children in the library garden, while the Gelli Room will host master classes and talks dedicated to the wonderful world of spices.

Other wonderful workshops will be held along Via Battisti, including mosaic workshops, amigurumi (cute chili peppers), natural weaving, and macramé.

There will also be plenty of music, featuring students from the “Monteverdi” Music School of the Fidelio Cultural Association and the band “Everlift,” with live performances on both Saturday and Sunday on the stage in Piazza della Repubblica.

Every evening, Piazza della Repubblica will host a party featuring music by DJs.

The Town Hall park area will feature plenty of recreational spaces for adults and children alike, including traditional games, a wellness area, falconry demonstrations, and horseback riding, as well as sports clubs showcasing their activities.

On Sunday afternoon, visitors can enjoy the “Raptor Show,” an exciting interactive experience that will take the audience on a journey of discovery through the world of dinosaurs.

Also in the garden area, a medieval village will be set up, complete with an archery range.

Water excursions along the Sile River with the Jesolo Rowing Association, which will provide its boats so you can explore the river from a different perspective. For the more adventurous, there’s the chance to experience the thrill of kayaking.

Music and the sparkling lights of the carousels will welcome young and old alike to Kennedy Square for a fun-filled day of entertainment.