Fiera Calda
The historic late-August fair in the heart of Vicchio, Mugello
About Fiera Calda
Fiera Calda: Two centuries of tradition in Mugello
Fiera Calda is one of the oldest and most beloved events in the Mugello region. It takes place in Vicchio, in the province of Florence, Tuscany, bringing the historic center to life during the last few days of August. Its origins date back about two centuries: the 1832 'Atlas of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany' by Attilio Zuccagni Orlandini already listed it among the annual fairs and markets of Mugello, noting: «the last Wednesday of August in Vicchio, Livestock and various manufactures fair». Since then, the fair has always started on the last Wednesday of August and concluded the following Sunday, a summer timing to which it owes its curious and affectionate name.
Where it takes place
The heart of Fiera Calda is the historic center of Vicchio, the birthplace of Giotto and Beato Angelico. Events are spread across the most picturesque squares and spaces of the village:
- Piazza Giotto, the main square dedicated to the great painter;
- Piazza della Vittoria;
- The Logge, which host the Jazz Night Garden with a beer hall and cocktail bar;
- Piazzetta di Levante.
The opening day is reserved for the historic Livestock Fair, held at the large meadow in the Ponte a Vicchio area, where farmers and breeders once arrived from all over the Val di Sieve.
What to expect
Today, Fiera Calda blends tradition and innovation with a rich calendar of initiatives designed for all ages:
- Live music and DJ sets in the squares, with a dance floor and evenings under the Logge;
- Street food and gastronomic specialties from the Mugello area;
- Artisan and local produce markets, featuring the 'Farmers' Loggia' and craft demonstrations;
- Workshops and games for children;
- Artistic craft exhibitions and a painters' corner;
- Traditional tiro alla rulla (bowling game) and other popular tournaments;
- A funfair for families.
An event for the whole Mugello
Promoted by the Municipality of Vicchio and the Pro Loco of Vicchio, with the support of the Tuscany Region Council and the patronage of the Metropolitan City of Florence and the Mountain Union of Mugello Municipalities, Fiera Calda is much more than a market: it is the moment when the entire community gathers to celebrate its rural and artisanal identity. For those visiting Tuscany off the beaten path, it is the perfect opportunity to discover the authenticity of Mugello and the warmth of a village that carries the memory of its most illustrious sons in its name.
Fiera Calda — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Fiera Calda is scheduled in Vicchio from August 27 to 30, following the historic timing of the last Wednesday of August. The event confirms itself as one of the most heartfelt appointments in the Mugello summer calendar, with the historic center entirely dedicated to the festival: live music and DJ sets, street food and local specialties, the artisan and local produce market, workshops for children, and artistic craft exhibitions.
The detailed program, with daily schedules and events, is usually published by the Municipality of Vicchio and the Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the event. It is recommended to check the official channels for the complete calendar of concerts and initiatives.
Programme Fiera Calda 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, with daily schedules and events, will be announced by the Municipality of Vicchio and the Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the event.
Following the established format of recent editions, Fiera Calda is structured as follows:
- Opening Day — Livestock Fair at the large meadow in Ponte a Vicchio, heir to the 19th-century rural markets.
- Subsequent days in the historic center — inauguration in the morning and festivities until evening between Piazza Giotto, Piazza della Vittoria, the Logge, and Piazzetta di Levante.
Activities returning every year include: live music and DJ sets, dance floor, street food, the Jazz Night Garden with a beer hall and cocktail bar under the Logge, the artisan and local produce market, the Farmers' Loggia with craft demonstrations, the painters' corner, craft exhibitions, workshops and games for children, tiro alla rulla, and the funfair.
Highlights Fiera Calda 2026
- Opening with the historic Livestock Fair at Ponte a Vicchio
- Live music and DJ sets in the historic squares
- Jazz Night Garden with beer hall and cocktail bar under the Logge
- Artisan and local produce market, Farmers' Loggia
- Street food, children's workshops, and funfair
Prices Fiera Calda 2026
Practical information — Fiera Calda
How to get there
Vicchio is located in the Mugello region, about 35 km from Florence. By car, it can be reached via the SS551 or SP551 through the Val di Sieve. By train, the Vicchio station is served by the Faentina line (Florence-Borgo San Lorenzo-Faenza).
When
The fair traditionally takes place from the last Wednesday of August until the following Sunday, opening with the Livestock Fair.
Admission
Access to the fair and events in the historic center is free of charge; food, drinks, and funfair attractions are paid.
Information
Mugello Tourism Office: [email protected], tel. +39 055 84527185.
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Where does it take place — Fiera Calda
Centro storico di Vicchio
Piazza Giotto, 50039 Vicchio