Crespina Carnival in the Streets
Masks, music, and color through the streets of the Crespina village
About Crespina Carnival
Carnival in the heart of the Pisan Hills
The Crespina Carnival in the Streets is the festive event that brings the village of Crespina to life. Located in the main town of Crespina Lorenzana, in the province of Pisa, Tuscany, the event sees the streets and squares—starting from Piazza Cesare Battisti—filled with masks, music, and color for an entire afternoon, marking one of the many popular celebrations that enliven the Pisan Hills during the Carnival season.
This is not a massive carnival with giant floats like those in neighboring cities, but a genuine, family-friendly village festival. It is an event designed primarily for children, who can wander the village in costume, play, and have fun together. It is precisely this intimate and welcoming atmosphere that makes it a highly anticipated date for local families.
Games, shows, and entertainment for children
The program is built around children's entertainment. Along the village streets, there are pony rides, face painting, the traditional pentolaccia game, and many other activities. Entertainment is also provided by the Magico Matteo show, while prizes are awarded to the children with the most beautiful costumes.
Tuscan Carnival snacks
As in any respectable festival, food plays a starring role in Crespina. For those with a sweet tooth, there are tasty snacks like frati (traditional Tuscan fried doughnuts) and other Carnival sweets; for those who prefer savory treats, porchetta and schiacciata are ready to be enjoyed. It is a perfect opportunity to discover the simple, authentic flavors of local cuisine.
A community celebration
The Crespina Carnival in the Streets is organized by the Pro Loco Crespina Lorenzana in collaboration with the Misericordia di Crespina and the Crespina/Cenaia Pastoral Unit, with the patronage of the Municipality of Crespina Lorenzana. It is an expression of the vibrant community spirit of a small municipality formed in 2014 from the merger of Crespina and Lorenzana, where popular traditions remain a moment of encounter and celebration for the entire community.
Crespina Carnival — edition 2026
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM, the streets of the Crespina village were filled with masks, music, and color for the Carnival festival organized by the Pro Loco Crespina Lorenzana.
The afternoon, designed for families and children, featured pony rides, face painting, the pentolaccia game, and many other activities, along with the Magico Matteo show. For snacks, there were frati and Carnival sweets, as well as porchetta and schiacciata for those who prefer savory food. Prizes were awarded to the children with the most beautiful costumes.
Programme Crespina Carnival 2026
Sunday, February 15, 2026 — from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Carnival festival through the streets of the Crespina village, meeting in Piazza Cesare Battisti.
- Open costume parade through the town streets
- Pony rides
- Face painting for children
- Traditional pentolaccia game and other games
- Magico Matteo show
- Snacks featuring frati and Carnival sweets
- Porchetta and schiacciata for savory lovers
- Prizes for children with the best costumes
Highlights Crespina Carnival 2026
Prices Crespina Carnival 2026
Practical information — Crespina Carnival
When and where
The event takes place in the afternoon along the streets of the village of Crespina, with the meeting point in Piazza Cesare Battisti, in Crespina Lorenzana (PI).
How to get there
By car, Crespina can be reached via the SS206 Emilia road connecting Pisa and Cecina, or from the FI-PI-LI expressway taking the exit toward the Pisan Hills. The nearest train station is Pisa Centrale, from which you can continue by car or local transport.
Costs
Admission to the festival is free. Snacks and food products can be purchased on-site at the Pro Loco stands.
Tips
An ideal event for families with children: we recommend coming in costume to participate in the best costume contest.
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Where does it take place — Crespina Carnival
Vie del borgo di Crespina
Piazza Cesare Battisti, 56040 Crespina Lorenzana