BallApsella

BallApsella, the summer that begins in the square

There's a very Marche way of kicking off the summer: setting tables in the square, turning on the lights, and starting to dance. This is exactly the spirit of BallApsella, the evening that inaugurates the summer season in Apsella, a hamlet in the Municipality of Montelabbate, in the heart of the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in the Marche region.

A square that comes back to life

The setting for the event is the new Piazza XXV Aprile, recently redeveloped and returned to the community. After the works that redesigned the pedestrian areas with new paving, seating, and small green spaces, the square has once again become the beating heart of village life: BallApsella is the festival that fills it with music and people, celebrating the bond between the inhabitants and their meeting place.

How the evening unfolds

The formula is simple and tested, like that of the best village festivals. It starts in the late afternoon with the food stand of the Pro Loco of Montelabbate, where you can dine in a familiar and convivial atmosphere; as evening falls, the square transforms into an open-air dance floor, with live music ranging from dance tunes to great Italian and international hits. It's an evening designed for everyone, from families to young people, from ballroom dancing enthusiasts to those who simply want to spend a pleasant evening together.

The first event of Montelabbate's summer

BallApsella is not an isolated event: it is the first piece of the summer calendar for the Municipality of Montelabbate, which in the following months will liven up Apsella, Osteria Nuova, and the capital with festivals, concerts, and initiatives. Among these, the historic Sagra delle Pesche (Peach Festival) in July stands out, one of the longest-running in the area. Participating in BallApsella therefore means entering the rhythm of the Montelabbate summer right from its first evening.

Why it's worth being there

• A true community festival, free and open to all, far from mass tourism.
• The opportunity to discover the Pro Loco's cuisine and the genuine flavors of the Pesaro hinterland.
• An open-air dance floor in the heart of a newly reborn square.