Ancient Fair of Goods and Livestock of Poggio Renatico

A fair that tells the story of the Ferrara land

The Ancient Fair of Goods and Livestock is one of the most cherished events in the calendar of Poggio Renatico, a municipality in the Province of Ferrara, in Emilia-Romagna. For three days, in mid-June, the Multipurpose Sports Center and the 1st May Park, along Via San Carlo, transform into a grand showcase of local agriculture and livestock farming, where the past, present, and future of the rural world meet.

Historical Roots

The event dates back to 1892, when the town's first fair of goods and livestock was established. The tradition, interrupted after World War II, has been rediscovered and relaunched in recent years by the Associazione Fiera di Merci e Bestiame, with the support of the municipal administration, becoming a reference point for the entire Bassa Ferrarese area.

What to find at the fair

The heart of the event is the meeting between the territory, its products, and those who cultivate and raise them. Among the protagonists:

• exhibition of machinery and technologies for modern agriculture, alongside evocative vintage tractors;
• presence of farm animals — cows, calves, horses, rabbits, and alpacas — to observe up close;
• the baptism of the saddle for the little ones and a train for visiting the stable;
• exhibition-market of typical, organic, and zero-km products from the Ferrara plain;
• food stands and a restaurant with menus dedicated to regional cuisine.

Shows, Music, and Moments for Everyone

The fair is not just about agriculture: evenings feature alternating live music, DJ sets, entertainment, children's games, street shows, falconry displays, static flights, and attractions that draw thousands of visitors. The most anticipated moment remains the parade of vintage tractors through the town's streets, a true symbol of Poggio Renatico's peasant identity.

An Event for the Community

More than just a review, the Ancient Fair of Goods and Livestock is an occasion for gathering that celebrates local agricultural and livestock traditions and promotes the economic fabric of the territory. An event that unites generations and confirms the rural pride of the Bassa Ferrarese every year.