Festa dla Mugnega
The apricot festival in the countryside of Santa Lucia in Faenza
About Festa dla Mugnega
A village festival dedicated to apricots
The Festa dla Mugnega is one of the most cherished festivals in the countryside of Faenza, in the heart of Romagna in the province of Ravenna, in Emilia-Romagna. The name, in the Romagnolo dialect, refers to the mugnega, which means apricot: a fruit deeply linked to the agriculture of the Faenza area, celebrated here every year at the beginning of June in the hamlet of Santa Lucia delle Spianate, along Via Santa Lucia.
Where and how it takes place
The event is held in the parish sports field of Santa Lucia, an outdoor space covered in case of bad weather, where for about a week, dinners under the stars, concerts, and entertainment moments take place. Admission is free, and ample parking with a shuttle service is available. The atmosphere is that of authentic Romagnola village festivals, where multiple generations gather around tables to share good food and cheer.
Typical Romagnola gastronomy
The heart of the festival is the food stand, which offers the great classics of Romagnola cuisine prepared by volunteers. Among the first courses, the cappelletti, tortelli, and excellent curzul, the fresh pasta typical of the Faenza area, stand out. There are also grilled meats with arrosticini, sausage, grilled salami, and chicken, accompanied by local wines. Next to the stand, the wood-fired pizzeria is open every evening. The signature dessert of the event is the apricot Bavarian cream, a delicious tribute to the fruit that gives the festival its name.
Music, dancing, and entertainment
Every evening, the festival offers live music starting at 9 PM, with Romagnola folk music orchestras, entertainment groups, dance nights, and DJ sets. The program alternates concerts, shows, and animation moments that make each evening lively.
An event for families
The Festa dla Mugnega is also designed for children: the sports field features free bouncy castles, face painting, traditional wooden games, and entertainment, so families can spend a pleasant day enjoying traditional dishes. Organized by the Parish of Santa Lucia delle Spianate and the Anspi Circle with the valuable work of volunteers, the festival is a genuine opportunity to discover the conviviality and flavors of the Municipality of Faenza and the Romagna hinterland.
Festa dla Mugnega — edition 2026
The Festa dla Mugnega 2026 animated the hamlet of Santa Lucia delle Spianate, in Faenza, for a whole week, from June 1st to 7th. Every evening, starting at 9 PM, concerts, folk music orchestras, and DJ sets alternated in a rich and varied program.
The food stand offered Romagnola cuisine classics — cappelletti, tortelli, curzul, grilled meats, and arrosticini — alongside the wood-fired pizzeria and the festival's signature dessert, the apricot Bavarian cream. For the little ones, free bouncy castles, face painting, and traditional wooden games were set up.
Programme Festa dla Mugnega 2026
Evening program (live music from 9 PM):
- Monday, June 1st: food stand and pizzeria open at 7 PM, Qluedo concert at 9 PM, followed by DJ set;
- Tuesday, June 2nd: food stand open for lunch from 12 PM (new: lasagna), traditional wooden games at 4 PM, "Le Comete di Romagna" show at 9 PM;
- Wednesday and Thursday: food stand and pizzeria in the evening with live concerts (Margo' 80, Mirco Gramellini orchestra);
- Friday: Magic Queen concert and DJ set;
- Saturday: food stand and pizzeria with DJ Luigi del Bianco;
- Sunday: lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner, with musical performance by Team Dance Borgo.
Highlights Festa dla Mugnega 2026
- A full week of festival, from June 1st to 7th
- Live music every evening from 9 PM with orchestras, concerts, and DJ sets
- Food stand with cappelletti, curzul, grilled meats, and apricot Bavarian cream
- Wood-fired pizzeria open every evening
- 2026 novelty: lasagna on the menu
- Free bouncy castles, face painting, and wooden games for children
Prices Festa dla Mugnega 2026
Practical information — Festa dla Mugnega
How to get there
The festival takes place at Via Santa Lucia 142, in the hamlet of Santa Lucia delle Spianate in Faenza (RA). It is easily reached by car from the Via Emilia (SS9) and from the Faenza highway exit on the A14; ample parking with a free shuttle service is available. By train, the reference station is Faenza, on the Bologna-Rimini line.
Admission and hours
Free admission. Food stand open for lunch on holidays and every evening; wood-fired pizzeria open only in the evening. Live music every evening from 9 PM.
Contacts
Tel. +39 335 6769569 — email [email protected] — Facebook page "Festa dla Mugnega - Santa Lucia, Faenza".
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Where does it take place — Festa dla Mugnega
Campo sportivo parrocchiale di Santa Lucia delle Spianate
Via Santa Lucia 142, 48018 Faenza