Dicomano May Fair

The May Fair, the heart of spring in Dicomano

The Dicomano May Fair is one of the most beloved events in the Valdisieve and Mugello regions. This historic spring agricultural and livestock exhibition transforms the town center, located in the province of Florence, into a sprawling, vibrant festival every year. For three days, the squares, streets, and parks of the Dicomano municipality are filled with stalls, animals, delicious aromas, and music, in an event deeply rooted in the Tuscan farming tradition.

Rural tradition and livestock exhibition

The heart of the Fair is Parco dell'Albereta, which hosts the local breeders' livestock exhibition, featuring cattle, sheep, and farm animals. This area also hosts educational agricultural activities and a petting farm, designed to introduce both adults and children to the world of farming and country life. Along Via Mazzini, you will find agricultural machinery, locally sourced food products, and local crafts, while the town streets host a market dedicated to gastronomy and local specialties.

Flavors, music, and entertainment

Piazza della Repubblica is the gastronomic soul of the event, offering international street food, local specialties, and wine tastings. Piazza Buonamici is the hub for evening entertainment, featuring aperitifs, live music, street bands, and DJ sets. The Fair also pays great attention to children, with sustainable play workshops, shows, and experiential trails for families spread throughout the town.

Terre di Dicomano and the Frascole excavations

One of the most anticipated events is Terre di Dicomano, an equestrian gathering promoted by the A.R.A.T. association and the Dicomano Horse group, offering the chance for a first horseback ride. The program is rounded out by guided tours of the Frascole archaeological excavations, exhibitions, conferences on livestock farming in the Mugello and Valdisieve areas, and tastings of local products such as honey.

A festival for the whole community

Organized by the Municipality of Dicomano in collaboration with A.R.A.T. (Regional Association of Tuscan Breeders), the Unione Montana dei Comuni del Mugello, the Christian Workers Movement, the Dicomano Carnival, and the Dicomano Merchants Committee, the May Fair is a free-entry event that celebrates local traditions and strengthens the bond between the community and local producers. It is the perfect opportunity to discover the authenticity of the Valdisieve and Mugello regions, just a few kilometers from Florence.