Cherry Festival
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Farmers market

Cherry Festival

The festival of the Marostica Cherry IGP in Colceresa

Colceresa — Vicenza (024)
Dates 05 Jun — 07 Jun 2026
Location Colceresa (024)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Cherry Festival

When the orchards of the Vicenza hills yield their red fruits, Colceresa celebrates the Marostica Cherry IGP with Ciliegia in Festa. Three days in early June with gastronomic evenings, cultural moments, and the big Sunday market in the center, featuring hobbyists, agricultural entrepreneurs, and producers. A widespread event across the hamlets of Molvena and Mason, the heart of the cultivation that has made this corner of the Vicenza foothills famous.

The cherry takes center stage in Colceresa

Ciliegia in Festa is the event that celebrates the Marostica Cherry IGP, the excellence that identifies the hills of Colceresa, a municipality in the province of Vicenza born from the fusion of Molvena and Mason Vicentino. The festival takes place in early June, at the time of harvest, when the red fruit appears on the stalls and tables of the area.

A widespread event across the hamlets

The event is spread over several days and involves various locations within the Municipality: the gastronomic evening is accompanied by cultural moments, conferences, and theatrical performances, culminating in the large Sunday market in the center, with hobbyists, agricultural entrepreneurs, and food sector operators. It is a way to promote not only the product but the entire supply chain and the community that supports it.

Between taste, culture, and tradition

In addition to tasting cherries and local products, Ciliegia in Festa offers opportunities for in-depth study of cherry cultivation and local traditions. The festival represents the culmination of a season that in Colceresa begins in spring with the flowering celebrated by the Cherry Blossom March.

Cherry Festival — edition 2026

Ciliegia in Festa 2026 is scheduled from June 5 to 7 in Colceresa, celebrating the Marostica Cherry IGP. Gastronomic evening on Friday 5th in Molvena, conference and theatrical performance on Saturday 6th in Mason, and the big Sunday market on the 7th in the center with hobbyists, agricultural entrepreneurs, and food operators.

Ciliegia in Festa 2026 takes place from June 5 to 7 in Colceresa, with a series of events dedicated to the Marostica Cherry IGP, spread across the hamlets of Molvena and Mason. The highlight is the Sunday market in the center.

The organization is managed by the Municipality of Colceresa: applications for participation in the market (hobbyists, agricultural entrepreneurs, food operators) had to be submitted by May 20, 2026.

Programme Cherry Festival 2026

Friday, June 5 — Molvena

  • Gastronomic evening with local products

Saturday, June 6 — Mason

  • Conference dedicated to cherries and the territory
  • Theatrical performance

Sunday, June 7 — Colceresa Center

  • Large market with hobbyists, agricultural entrepreneurs, and food sector operators
  • Tasting and sale of Marostica Cherry IGP and typical products

Detailed hourly program to be updated on the Colceresa Municipality's channels.

Highlights Cherry Festival 2026

The Sunday market in the center and the promotion of the Marostica Cherry IGP between Molvena and Mason.

Prices Cherry Festival 2026

<p>Free admission. Food and drinks are paid.</p>

Practical information — Cherry Festival

How to get there

Colceresa can be reached by car from the Vicenza foothills road, near Marostica. The hamlets of Molvena and Mason host the various festival events.

When

In early June, over three days.

Information

For the market and stands: Comune di Colceresa, [email protected], tel. 0424 708021.

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Where does it take place — Cherry Festival

Centro di Colceresa (Molvena, Mason)

Contact Cherry Festival

Tel
+39 0424 708021

Cherry Festival in brief

Gastronomy Local produce Farmers market Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Vicenza

History of Cherry Festival