Cucù Fair
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Heritage

Cucù Fair

The spring market exhibition in the heart of Lunigiana

Casola in Lunigiana — Massa-Carrara (045)
Dates 12 Apr — 12 Apr 2026
Location Casola in Lunigiana (045)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Cucù Fair

Every spring, the village of Casola in Lunigiana, in the province of Massa-Carrara, comes alive with the Cucù Fair, a historic market exhibition that fills the streets of the old town with stalls, local products, and food stands. Featuring tastings of oil from local mills, demonstrations of ancient crafts, entertainment, activities for children, and horseback riding through the Lunigiana landscape, it is a day of open-air celebration that attracts visitors from all over Tuscany and nearby Liguria.

A spring tradition in Lunigiana

The Cucù Fair is one of the most anticipated spring events in Casola in Lunigiana, a small town in the province of Massa-Carrara, nestled between the Apuan Alps and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines in the heart of Tuscany. For many years, this classic market exhibition has transformed the village streets into a long trail of stalls, enlivening the historic center for an entire day, from morning until evening.

What to expect

The fair combines open-air shopping with the taste of tradition. Alongside stalls selling various goods, visitors will find a rich selection of local products and food stands that highlight the flavors of the region. Among the most appreciated offerings is the tasting of oil from local mills, a symbol of the mountain agriculture that has shaped the landscape and culture of Lunigiana.

  • Market exhibition along the streets of the historic center
  • Local products and food and wine stands from the region
  • Oil tasting from local mills
  • Demonstrations of ancient crafts, showcasing rural traditions
  • Activities and entertainment dedicated to children and families
  • Horseback riding in the picturesque Lunigiana landscape

Between history and folklore

The demonstrations of ancient crafts are the heart and soul of the Cucù Fair: displays of artisanal techniques and traditional farming methods that tell the story of rural life in this borderland between Tuscany, Liguria, and Emilia. For nature lovers, a horseback ride through the woods and villages of Lunigiana is an original way to discover a territory of great charm, filled with castles, Romanesque churches, and ancient paths.

A village to discover

Casola in Lunigiana is an authentic medieval village, perfect for visiting during the fair. The event, organized by the Municipality of Casola in Lunigiana, is the ideal opportunity to combine a stroll through the stone alleys of the town, some quality shopping, and a taste of the genuine flavors of the Lunigiana tradition.

Cucù Fair — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Cucù Fair took place on Sunday, April 12, in Casola in Lunigiana, enlivening the historic center for the entire day with the classic spring market exhibition, food stands, and the many initiatives that attract visitors from the entire area every year.

The 2026 Cucù Fair was held on Sunday, April 12, in the historic center of Casola in Lunigiana, throughout the day. As per tradition, the village streets hosted the long market trail of stalls, accompanied by stands featuring local products and regional gastronomic specialties.

Among the day's offerings were tastings of oil from local mills, demonstrations of ancient rural crafts, entertainment, activities dedicated to children, and scenic horseback rides through the Lunigiana landscape.

Programme Cucù Fair 2026

Sunday, April 12, 2026 — all day

The event takes place from morning to evening along the streets of the historic center. The documented program for the edition includes:

  • Market exhibition with stalls selling various items
  • Stands featuring local products and regional food specialties
  • Tasting of oil from local mills
  • Demonstrations of ancient rural crafts
  • Shows and entertainment
  • Initiatives and activities dedicated to children
  • Horseback riding in the Lunigiana landscape

Detailed schedules for individual events have not been published. For information: Municipality of Casola in Lunigiana, tel. +39 0585 90013.

Highlights Cucù Fair 2026

Tasting of oil from local mills, demonstrations of ancient crafts, and horseback riding in the Lunigiana landscape.

Prices Cucù Fair 2026

Free admission to the event.

Practical information — Cucù Fair

When

The Cucù Fair takes place in spring, typically on a Sunday in April, for the entire day from morning to evening.

Where

Historic center of Casola in Lunigiana (54014), in the province of Massa-Carrara, Tuscany.

How to get there

By car: accessible via the SS63 or the Lunigiana provincial road; recommended exits from the A15 Cisa motorway (Aulla) or the A12. The nearest train station is Aulla Lunigiana, from where you can continue by car or bus.

Admission

Free admission to the event.

Information

Municipality of Casola in Lunigiana, tel. +39 0585 90013, email [email protected].

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Where does it take place — Cucù Fair

Centro storico di Casola in Lunigiana

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Cucù Fair in brief

Gastronomy Local produce Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Family Crafts Outdoor Free Massa-Carrara

History of Cucù Fair