In this edition, the warm autumn colors blend with the aromas and flavors of spices from around the world.
Food area:
The festival will start on Friday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m. with the pre-opening of the food area in Piazza della Repubblica. The area will also be open on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, from 12:30 p.m.
Markets:
On Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, starting at 10:00 a.m., the markets will open in the streets of Cesare Battisti, Piazza I Maggio, and Via Nazario Sauro, where visitors can find operators of crafts, creativity, well-being and food and wine. There will also be space for agricultural companies promoting local products.
- Spice market: Piazza I Maggio;
- Craft and typical products market: Via C. Battisti;
- Coldiretti market: Via Nazario Sauro.
Workshops and stories:
Do not miss the workshops for children at the library and the Jmuseo:
- When stories take a special voice "Autumn Festival" with Roberta Ruggiero. Saturday, October 17, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the civic library.
- Autumn cloths with NonSoloTata. Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the garden of the civic library.
- No one sees more shoes than a dog! Saturday, October 17, starting at 4:00 p.m. at the Jmuseo.
Rides and DJ set:
In Piazza Kennedy: Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, rides will open at 10:00 a.m., music with DJ set starting at 4:00 p.m.
I Light Up with Spices:
Within the event, the 5th edition of the “I Light Up with Spices” festival will take place. Don't miss the exhibition “Spices from the World” and the spectacular chili-eating contest, where the boldest will challenge each other with some truly spicy tastings.
Poster
The program:
Saturday, October 17
Piazza I Maggio:
- 10:00 a.m. readings dedicated to autumn at the Library.
- 3:30 p.m. start of spice tastings in Gelli hall of the Library.
- 4:00 p.m. show "Moving to the Countryside."
- 5:30 p.m. greetings from the Administration.
- 6:30 p.m. national final of the chili-eating contest.
Municipio area:
- 2:30 p.m. water walks with Remiera Jesolo.
- 2:30 p.m. wooden games in the wellness and sports area.
- 8:30 p.m. show GENESI – Japanese drums, dance and fire with traveling performances.
Piazza della Repubblica:
- 3:30 p.m. music with students from the JAM School.
- 7:00 p.m. music with DJ in the food area.
Sunday, October 18
Piazza I Maggio:
- 2:30 p.m. workshops dedicated to autumn and full of spices!
- 3:00 p.m. demonstration of pediatric obstruction maneuvers by ULSS 4.
- 4:00 p.m. start of show cooking.
- 5:00 p.m. talk show on spices with final tasting.
Municipio area:
- 2:30 p.m. water walks with Remiera Jesolo.
- 2:30 p.m. wooden games in the wellness and sports area.
Piazza della Repubblica:
- 2:30 p.m. music with students from the Monteverdi School.
- 7:00 p.m. music with DJ in the food area.
- 8:00 p.m. musical performance by Turbo Max Band.
