Livestock Races and Agricultural Fair
Spectators enjoy traditional games, local crafts stalls, and communal picnicking in the under olive trees.
Jun 29
Imnarja (Picnics & Races, Nadur, Gozo)
L-Imnarja — Festa ta’ San Pietru u San Pawl f’Nadur, Għawdex
Nadur, Malta
Jun 29, 2026Expected
Each June 29, the Gozo town of Nadur celebrates L-Imnarja, both the feast of Saints Peter and Paul and an old harvest festival marking the start of summer. Families head out for picnics and country races, in a celebration that blends religious devotion with rural customs reaching back to pagan times.
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Day 1 · Jun 29
Mass and Blessing of First Fruits
Participants can attend the traditional Mass and see the church adorned with flowers and produce from the fields.
Jun 29
Where it happens
Il-Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Pawl
Nadur, Malta
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Guests should be respectful during Mass. Help clean up shared picnic areas and refrain from...
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Participants should be respectful during the religious ceremonies in the church. All events...
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
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Free events are available.
MAJOR RELIGIOUS RITUAL
Imnarja (Picnics & Races, Nadur, Gozo)
L-Imnarja — Festa ta’ San Pietru u San Pawl f’Nadur, Għawdex
Nadur, Malta
Each June 29, the Gozo town of Nadur celebrates L-Imnarja, both the feast of Saints Peter and Paul and an old harvest festival marking the start of summer. Families head out for picnics and country races, in a celebration that blends religious devotion with rural customs reaching back to pagan times.
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Originally a pagan 'luminaria' festival converted to Christian observance, Imnarja blends religious commemoration with rural customs. Nadur was historically one of the few places celebrating Imnarja (as St. Paul is the national patron saint). The festival highlights local pastoral life and community spirit: people share bread and wine in the fields, echoing a Gozitan tradition of hospitality. The emphasis on livestock races a...
Key moments to know
Day 1Jun 292 moments
Day 1Jun 29Approximate
Livestock Races and Agricultural Fair
Spectators enjoy traditional games, local crafts stalls, and communal picnicking in the under olive trees.
Day 1Jun 29Approximate
Mass and Blessing of First Fruits
Participants can attend the traditional Mass and see the church adorned with flowers and produce from the fields.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Guests should be respectful during Mass. Help clean up shared picnic areas and refrain from disturbing animals...
Prepare before you go
Participants should be respectful during the religious ceremonies in the church. All events outdoors are inform...
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Jun 29, 2026
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Nadur
Gozo (Nadur)
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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