Cuntadin Festival
The festival of peasant tradition in Montignano di Senigallia
About Festa del Cuntadin
A festival that tells the story of peasant civilization
The Festa del Cuntadin is the spring event that, for more than forty years, has transformed Montignano, a hilly hamlet in the Municipality of Senigallia in the province of Ancona, into a grand tribute to the peasant civilization of the Marche region. Born in the mid-eighties on the initiative of the local community, the festival owes its name to the Marche dialect: cuntadin means peasant, the custodian of a world made of land, hard work, and conviviality that lives again here every year in mid-May.
Four days of flavors and tradition
The heart of the event is the traditional peasant gastronomy: every evening a different menu, served at the table in large covered areas, with typical dishes such as grilled suckling pig, polenta, grilled meats, and land and sea specialties. Everything else revolves around the table: the parade and blessing of vintage tractors and agricultural machinery, the craft and typical products market, photographic exhibitions dedicated to Montignano and its surroundings, and popular games that involve adults and children.
Music and entertainment every evening
Each evening concludes with a different musical event: dance orchestras, tribute bands, DJ sets, and shows that liven up the 8 Marzo Gardens and Piazza Risorgimento. It is a festival designed for the whole family, where the recovery of rural memory coexists with fun, in a true village spirit.
A landmark for the Misa Valley
Organized with passion by the Associazione Promotrice Montignanese, the Festa del Cuntadin has become over the years one of the most popular folk festivals in the Senigallia district and the Misa Valley, attracting visitors from all over the province of Ancona. More than just a simple festival, it is an opportunity to rediscover the peasant roots of the territory and come together around community values.
- Where: Hamlet of Montignano, Senigallia (AN), Marche
- When: Mid-May, four days
- Admission: Free
- Organization: Associazione Promotrice Montignanese
Festa del Cuntadin — edition 2026
The 41st edition of the Festa del Cuntadin enlivened Montignano di Senigallia from May 14 to 17, 2026, confirming itself as one of the most popular folk festivals in the Misa Valley. Organized by the Associazione Promotrice Montignanese, it offered four days of peasant tradition, gastronomy, music, and games.
Among the year's novelties, Sunday hosted the 'Brocante' market, dedicated to vintage and antiques. Friday evening's bad weather did not stop the event: the organization set up two new covered areas in Piazza Risorgimento, allowing for dining and dancing under shelter. The Sunday lunch was a great success, filling the square with numbers comparable to Saturday evening.
Programme Festa del Cuntadin 2026
Thursday, May 14
- From 4:00 PM: Festival opening
- 7:30 PM: Food stands open, with grilled suckling pig and polenta menu
- After dinner: Team quiz 'Il Cervellone'
Friday, May 15
- From 6:00 PM: Photographic exhibition 'Montignano and surroundings' at the Pieroni school
- 7:30 PM: Food stands open with special fish menu
- Evening: Live music with Gem Boy ('Tour-Piloquio') and DJ set by Demis Tarsi
Saturday, May 16
- From 4:00 PM: Photographic exhibition, craft and local products market, vintage agricultural machinery exhibition
- 7:00 PM: Food stands open with traditional peasant dishes
- Evening: Live broadcast by Radio Studio Più with DJ set, games, and attractions
Sunday, May 17
- From 10:00 AM: 'Brocante' market for vintage and antiques (2026 novelty)
- 12:00 PM: Lunch by reservation
- From 4:00 PM: Resumption of photographic exhibition and markets
- 5:00 PM: Musical show Le Bollicine - Vasco Rossi Tribute at the 8 Marzo Gardens
- 7:00 PM: Food stands open
- Evening: Dancing with the orchestra Mirko and Simona Group, games, and attractions
Highlights Festa del Cuntadin 2026
Prices Festa del Cuntadin 2026
Practical information — Festa del Cuntadin
How to get there
Montignano is a hilly hamlet of Senigallia (AN), in the Marche region. By car, it can be reached from the Senigallia exit of the A14 motorway, continuing inland. The nearest train station is Senigallia, on the Adriatic line, from which you can continue by car or local transport.
Times and admission
Admission to the festival is free. The food stands generally open at 7:00 PM (7:30 PM on some evenings), with table service in a covered area. Sunday lunch is by reservation.
Tips
For Sunday lunch and on crowded evenings, reservations are recommended by contacting the organization. Card and debit card payments are accepted. In case of rain, activities continue in the covered areas set up in Piazza Risorgimento.
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Where does it take place — Festa del Cuntadin
Frazione di Montignano
Piazza Risorgimento, 60019 Senigallia