Brigidino Festival / August Fair
The anise-flavored biscuit festival in the heart of Montalbano
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Brigidino Festival
The festival that smells of anise
In the heart of the Valdinievole, on the gentle slopes of the Montalbano hills, the Municipality of Lamporecchio (Pistoia province, Tuscany) celebrates its most beloved event every year in early August: the August Fair, known to everyone simply as the Brigidino Festival. For a few days, the historic town center becomes a large open-air stage, with streets and squares bustling with stalls, aromas, music, and visitors from across the region.
The brigidino, Lamporecchio's pride
The undisputed star of the festival is the brigidino, a thin, crispy, golden wafer flavored with anise. Its round, slightly wavy shape comes from baking a simple dough of flour, sugar, eggs, and anise on hot plates. The tradition dates back to the 16th century; according to local legend, the brigidino was born almost by accident in convents, when nuns devoted to Saint Brigid added anise to their communion wafer dough. Since then, this small biscuit has become the town's gastronomic symbol, still baked and served fresh during the festival.
A tradition spanning centuries
The August Fair boasts over 150 years of history and is one of the most cherished events in Lamporecchio's calendar. The bond with the brigidino is so strong that the Municipality has made it a true identity marker, promoting the product as a traditional Tuscan specialty. The festival is not just an opportunity to taste freshly made wafers, but a moment for the entire community to gather and welcome visitors.
Stalls, shows, and entertainment
During the festival, the historic center comes alive with a market and street food stands, while the funfair attracts families and young people. There is no shortage of live music, traveling shows, street performer acts, and events designed for children, often accompanied by the festival's friendly mascot. The distribution of brigidini, amidst music and majorettes, remains the most anticipated and iconic moment of the entire fair.
An opportunity to discover Montalbano
Visiting the Brigidino Festival also means discovering Lamporecchio and its surroundings, a land of hills, olive groves, and historic villas just a few kilometers from Vinci and the heart of Tuscany. An authentic festival, ideal for those seeking the true flavor of Tuscan tradition far from the main tourist circuits.
Brigidino Festival — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The new edition of the Brigidino Festival / August Fair in Lamporecchio is expected in early August 2026, according to information available on industry portals (estimated dates: August 4-6, 2026, to be confirmed). As this is a historic event that repeats every year, the usual program is expected, featuring the distribution of freshly baked brigidini, the market and street food in the town center, the funfair, and entertainment for all ages.
The detailed program, including times, concerts, and initiatives, is generally published by the Municipality of Lamporecchio in the weeks leading up to the fair. It is recommended to check the official channels of the Municipality and the Pro Loco for confirmation of dates and events.
Programme Brigidino Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published by the organizers. In line with previous editions, the fair will include: distribution of brigidini with music and majorettes, a market and street food stands in the historic center, a funfair, concerts, DJ sets, and street performer shows. Times and guest names will be announced by the Municipality of Lamporecchio in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Brigidino Festival 2026
The traditional distribution of freshly baked brigidini, the anise-flavored wafer that is the symbol of Lamporecchio, remains the highlight of the fair. Also not to be missed are the funfair, evening shows in the historic center, and the popular festive atmosphere in the town streets.
Prices Brigidino Festival 2026
Practical information — Brigidino Festival
Where
Historic center of Lamporecchio (PT), Tuscany, in the Montalbano hills. The funfair is usually held in Piazza Salvo D'Aquisto, while the market and street food animate the town center streets.
How to get there
By car: Lamporecchio is accessible via the SS436 and Valdinievole roads; reference motorway exits on the A11 Firenze-Mare. By train: nearby stations in the Pistoia and Valdinievole area, with bus connections to the town. A free shuttle service is often provided during the fair.
Information
Municipality of Lamporecchio, tel. +39 0573 80061. It is recommended to check updated dates and programs before traveling.
Admission
Access to the festival and events in the historic center is generally free; the funfair and food stands require payment for purchases.
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Where does it take place — Brigidino Festival
Centro storico di Lamporecchio