Fésta dal Paisàn
The ancient peasant festival of Lesignano de' Bagni, every May 1st
About Fésta dal Paisàn
A Day Dedicated to the Peasant World
The Fésta dal Paisàn (the "farmer's festival" in the Parma dialect) is the event that every May 1st transforms the center of Lesignano de' Bagni, a municipality in the first hills of the province of Parma, into a grand showcase of Emilian rural tradition. It's no coincidence that the chosen date is Labor Day: the aim is to highlight one of the historical components of the territory's economy, the work of the fields. The heart of the event is Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, around which the market, exhibitions, and food stands are set up.
What to Find at the Festival
Organized by the Pro Loco of Lesignano de' Bagni with the patronage of the Municipality and the Province of Parma, the festival offers an itinerary that blends peasant memory and local products:
- Market of local zero-km products, with producers, exhibitors, artisans, and hobbyists;
- Exhibition of vintage tractors and agricultural machinery, alongside displays of moving models;
- Museum of Peasant Civilization Mons. Dall'Olio, housed in the rooms below the church, which preserves tools and testimonies of country life;
- Photographic exhibition dedicated to the "Rustic World" and exhibitions of vintage objects;
- Off-road vehicle exhibitions, Jeeps, and Quads, and demonstrations of ancient crafts;
- Catering service under the marquee in the square, with traditional dishes: fried cake, walking cappelletti, and other Parma specialties.
A Festival Born Not to Forget
The Fésta dal Paisàn was created to preserve the agricultural and agro-food identity of this corner of Emilia-Romagna, where peasant civilization has shaped the landscape and cuisine. Visiting Lesignano de' Bagni on May 1st means rediscovering the flavors, smells, and gestures of the past, in a popular festival setting open to families and the curious. In 2026, the event will celebrate its twentieth edition, a sign of its solid roots in the calendar of events for the province of Parma.
Fésta dal Paisàn — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Fésta dal Paisàn marked an important milestone: the twentieth edition. The event was held on Friday, May 1st, 2026, from 9 AM to 7 PM, in Piazza Guglielmo Marconi in Lesignano de' Bagni, as confirmed by the Emilia-Romagna Region's Agriculture portal.
The program reprised the historical elements of the peasant festival: the market with exhibitors and hobbyists, the exhibitions of agricultural machinery and vintage tractors, the Museum of Peasant Civilization, and the catering service with traditional dishes.
Programme Fésta dal Paisàn 2026
Friday, May 1st, 2026 — 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Program for the twentieth edition, in Piazza Guglielmo Marconi and the center of Lesignano de' Bagni:
- Market of local zero-km products, with exhibitors, producers, artisans, and hobbyists;
- Exhibition of vintage tractors and agricultural machinery;
- Museum of Peasant Civilization Mons. Dall'Olio, in the rooms below the church;
- Photographic exhibition and exhibitions of vintage objects;
- Displays of moving models and off-road vehicle exhibitions (Jeeps and Quads);
- Demonstrations of ancient crafts;
- Catering service under the marquee in the square with fried cake, walking cappelletti, and Parma specialties.
The detailed schedule of individual exhibitions will be announced by the Pro Loco in the days preceding the festival.
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Practical information — Fésta dal Paisàn
When and Where
The Fésta dal Paisàn is held on May 1st in Lesignano de' Bagni (PR), in Piazza Guglielmo Marconi and the streets of the town center, from approximately 9 AM to 7 PM.
How to Get There
Lesignano de' Bagni is located in the first hills south of Parma, reachable by car from the city in about 25-30 minutes. On the occasion of the festival, the Municipality implements traffic changes (one-way streets and circulation bans in various streets of the town center): it is advisable to follow the signage and indicated parking areas.
Admission and Information
Access to the event is free; catering service is at a charge. For information: Pro Loco of Lesignano de' Bagni (Facebook: prolocolesignano) and Municipality of Lesignano de' Bagni, tel. 0521 850211.
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Where does it take place — Fésta dal Paisàn
Piazza Guglielmo Marconi
Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 43037 Lesignano de' Bagni