Family Festival

A festival dedicated to families in the heart of the Maremma

The Family Festival is the event that, every spring, brings the village of Paganico to life—the most populous hamlet in the municipality of Civitella Paganico, in the province of Grosseto, in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma. The event was created to mark the International Day of Families, which falls on May 15th, and is promoted by the Municipality of Civitella Paganico together with the Paganico Natural Shopping Centre, in collaboration with local businesses and associations.

Two squares, two days of entertainment

The heart of the festival beats between Piazza della Vittoria and Piazza del Leccio, the most vibrant spaces in the historic centre enclosed by the ancient 14th-century walls of Paganico. For two days, the squares are transformed into a large, sprawling playground: play areas for little ones, creative workshops, musical moments, and shows designed to engage both adults and children.

• Play area for children and families, set up in the squares
• Canvas painting workshop with a final awards ceremony
• Comedy and clown shows for audiences of all ages
• Music, aperitifs, and lunch in the square to experience the village in a convivial atmosphere
• Prize draws dedicated to the little ones

A village to discover

The Family Festival is also an opportunity to discover Paganico, an ancient fortified village whose walls were started in 1295 and completed in 1335. The historic centre, accessible through four gates, preserves the atmosphere of the medieval villages of the Sienese Maremma. The territory of Civitella Paganico, straddling the lands of Siena and Grosseto, is also famous for the nearby Petriolo thermal baths and for a hilly landscape rich in history, from Etruscan and Roman remains to the villages of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.

Who is it for?

This is a deeply community-oriented event, free and open to all, which puts families, children, and village life at the centre. It is the ideal occasion to spend a spring weekend in the Maremma, enjoying games, creativity, and good food, immersed in the typical hospitality of small Tuscan towns.