Ancient Fair of Saint Gregory
The thousand-year-old fair of Morciano di Romagna between agriculture, tradition, and entertainment
About Fair of Saint Gregory
A fair with roots in the year 1000
The Ancient Fair of Saint Gregory is the major event that fills the streets of Morciano di Romagna, in the province of Rimini, in the heart of the Valconca, every March. Its origins date back to the early 11th century: the fair was born and consolidated around the Abbey of San Gregorio, founded by San Pier Damiani near Morciano in 1060, as a moment of exchange and trade between merchants and farmers from all over the territory. A document by Bennone from 1014 even attests to its existence at the beginning of the millennium, making it one of the oldest and longest-running events in Romagna.
The agricultural and livestock heart
The rural vocation of the fair has remained intact. At the Foro Boario in via Stadio, interprovincial exhibitions are held annually, which are the true engine of the event: the Sheep Exhibition, the Interprovincial Exhibition of Romagnola Breed Cattle, and the historic Horse Exhibition and Market, with equestrian demonstrations and awards. Alongside the animal exhibitions, the fair also hosts Valconca Tractor, the impressive display of agricultural machinery that chronicles the evolution of farm work, from vintage tractors to the most modern machines.
Shows, music, and gastronomy
In addition to its farming soul, the Fair of Saint Gregory has always been a village festival. Every evening, the Auditorium Teatro Pina Renzi opens its doors to performances ranging from dialect theatre of Romagna to author music, while the San Gregorio Arena in via Bucci, managed by the Pro Loco of Morciano di Romagna, offers street food, DJ sets, and afternoon and evening concerts for all nine days. In the exhibition hall in via XXV Luglio, 'Paesi d'Amare' comes to life, a showcase of the territory's food and wine excellences animated by local Pro Loco associations. For the little ones, there is also the large Luna Park, which operates for the entire duration of the event.
An event for all of Romagna
The Fair of Saint Gregory is much more than a local festival: it is an identity event that attracts visitors from all over Romagna and the Riviera, capable of uniting the rural memory of the Municipality of Morciano di Romagna with the energy of a great contemporary popular festival.
Fair of Saint Gregory — edition 2026
The 2026 edition confirmed the formula that made the Fair of Saint Gregory famous: nine days, from March 7 to 15, which combined the agricultural tradition of the Valconca with entertainment and gastronomy. Thursday, March 12, was the highlight for the livestock sector, with awards for the cattle and sheep exhibitions, while the concluding Sunday hosted Valconca Tractor and equestrian demonstrations.
Programme Fair of Saint Gregory 2026
Evening Shows — Auditorium Teatro Pina Renzi (9:00 PM)
- Saturday, March 7 — Theatre Company "I Senza Prescia" of Mondaino
- Sunday, March 8 — "Ciurmallegra" Company, show dedicated to the female universe
- Thursday, March 12 — San Costanzo Show
- Saturday, March 14 — Paolo Jannacci Duo (with Daniele Moretto)
Agricultural and Livestock Sector — Foro Boario (via Stadio)
- Thursday, March 12 — 18th Sheep Exhibition and 5th Interprovincial Exhibition of Romagnola Breed Cattle (awards at 11:30 AM)
- 32nd Horse Exhibition and Market with the Mario and Galliano Colombari Trophy
- Sunday, March 15 — Equestrian Demonstrations (Nico Belloni, Gruppo Aragonas)
Valconca Tractor — via Colombari Alta
- Sunday, March 15 — 4th edition of the agricultural machinery exhibition
San Gregorio Arena — via Bucci (daily)
- Street food, DJ sets, and afternoon and evening concerts for all nine days
- March 14 — Blue Turtles (Sting tribute band)
Paesi d'Amare — Exhibition Hall, via XXV Luglio
- Showcase of typical products by five local Pro Loco associations, active on March 7, 8, 12, 14, and 15, from 9 AM to 8 PM
Luna Park
- Open from March 6 for the entire duration of the fair
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Practical information — Fair of Saint Gregory
When
From March 7 to 15, 2026, for nine days. Exhibition areas and the market are generally open from 9 AM to 7-8 PM.
Where
Morciano di Romagna (RN), Valconca. Main locations: Exhibition Hall and Auditorium Teatro Pina Renzi (via XXV Luglio), Foro Boario (via Stadio), San Gregorio Arena (via Bucci), Parco Urbano del Conca, and Palasport Pedriali.
How to get there
Morciano di Romagna is accessible from the Cattolica-San Giovanni in Marignano exit of the A14 motorway, continuing inland along the SS17. The nearest train station is Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce, on the Adriatic line, from which you can continue by bus or car.
Admission
Access to the fair and exhibitions is generally free. Some evening performances at the Auditorium Pina Renzi may be ticketed, with tickets available through Vivaticket.
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Where does it take place — Fair of Saint Gregory
Padiglione Fieristico - Foro Boario - Auditorium Teatro Pina Renzi
Via XXV Luglio, 47833 Morciano di Romagna