Creative Market "Under the Stars"
Creative craftsmanship under the stars at Parco Barattieri, in the heart of the Sagra d'la Picula
About Market Under the Stars
A creative market in the castle park
The "Under the Stars" Creative Market is the evening event that, every end of June, enlivens the Parco Comunale ex Barattieri in San Pietro in Cerro, a small town in the Val d'Arda in the province of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna. The park, once the garden of the noble Barattieri family and now a public space at the foot of the town's famous Renaissance castle, provides the backdrop for an evening stroll among the stalls of craft and creativity exhibitors.
What to expect
As the name suggests, the market comes to life when evening falls: the stalls open from 6:30 PM and remain set up throughout the evening, outdoors, along the tree-lined paths. You'll find handmade creations, costume jewelry, handcrafted items, gift ideas, and products of local creativity, in an informal atmosphere suitable for families. Admission is free, and you can enter the park freely.
In the heart of the Sagra d'la Picula
The "Under the Stars" Market is not an isolated event: it is one of the highlights of the weekend of the Sagra d'la Picula, the town festival organized by the Pro Loco il Cerro and dedicated to the picula ad caval, a historic traditional Piacenza meat dish. While browsing the stalls, the sagra's food stands are open just a short walk away (from 7:30 PM), so the evening combines creative shopping, good local cuisine, and live music with an orchestra and ballroom dancing.
Why it's worth the stroll
- Evening atmosphere along the paths of the historic park, under the stars.
- Craftsmanship and creativity at the stalls, with free admission.
- Part of the Sagra d'la Picula weekend, with typical Piacenza cuisine and music.
- Evocative setting, at the foot of the San Pietro in Cerro castle.
A simple and genuine opportunity to discover a corner of the Piacenza countryside, support local artisans, and enjoy a summer evening in the park of San Pietro in Cerro.
Market Under the Stars — edition 2026
On Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 6:30 PM, the Parco Comunale ex Barattieri in San Pietro in Cerro hosts the "Under the Stars" Creative Market, the evening dedicated to craftsmanship and creativity in the heart of the Sagra d'la Picula 2026 (June 26-29). While exhibitors set up their stalls along the park's paths, the sagra's food stands open from 7:30 PM, and the evening continues with music and ballroom dancing. Free admission.
Programme Market Under the Stars 2026
Sunday, June 28, 2026
- 6:30 PM — Opening of the "Under the Stars" Creative Market at Parco ex Barattieri, with craft and creativity exhibitors
- 7:30 PM — Opening of the Sagra d'la Picula food stands (picula ad caval and traditional Piacenza dishes)
- Evening — Live music and ballroom dancing with orchestra
The market is part of the Sagra d'la Picula 2026 program, scheduled at Parco ex Barattieri from Friday, June 26 to Monday, June 29: Friday evening with orchestra, Saturday the "Cerrofil" collector's market and 90s-2000s evening, Sunday the "Under the Stars" Market, Monday the closing charity evening. The list of market exhibitors will be announced by Pro Loco il Cerro in the days preceding the event.
Highlights Market Under the Stars 2026
The evening stroll among the creative craft stalls in the historic park, with the typical cuisine and music of the Sagra d'la Picula just a stone's throw away.
Prices Market Under the Stars 2026
Practical information — Market Under the Stars
When and where
Sunday evening at the end of June, from 6:30 PM, at Parco Comunale ex Barattieri in San Pietro in Cerro (Strada Provinciale 41, 29010 PC), in the Piacenza Val d'Arda.
How to get there
By car: San Pietro in Cerro is reached via SP41; reference highway exits on the A21 (Cremona-Piacenza) for those arriving from the north. Parking near the park. By train: reference stations in Piacenza and Cremona, then continue by road.
Admission and services
Free admission to the market. The food stands of the Sagra d'la Picula open from 7:30 PM; the evening continues with live music and dancing. Outdoor event: in case of bad weather, it is advisable to check for updates with Pro Loco il Cerro.
Contacts
Pro Loco il Cerro — tel. +39 349 0034314 — [email protected] — www.prolocoilcerro.it
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Where does it take place — Market Under the Stars
Parco Comunale ex Barattieri
Parco Comunale ex Barattieri, Strada Provinciale 41, 29010 San Pietro in Cerro