Gragnano Fair (Madonna delle Grazie Fair)

The Gragnano Fair: An Autumn Ritual

Every year on November 21st, Gragnano transforms into a vast open-air market. The Gragnano Fair, historically known as the Madonna delle Grazie Fair, is the town's most awaited autumn event: a deeply rooted tradition that has been celebrated for generations, drawing thousands of visitors from the Monti Lattari area and the entire Metropolitan City of Naples.

Origins: The Livestock Market

The roots of this event run deep. In the past, the fair lasted an entire week and was known as a livestock market: cows, pigs, horses, and mules were traded along the streets, alongside local agricultural products, including the famous Gragnano pasta and local wine. Linked to the popular devotion to the Madonna delle Grazie, whose image was venerated in the city, the fair has evolved over the centuries from a rural gathering into a showcase for local excellence.

Around 300 Exhibitors and Zero-km Products

Today, the Fair features around 300 exhibitors animating the main streets of the center: via Vittorio Veneto, via Tommaso Sorrentino, piazzale Amendola, via G. Della Rocca, part of via Roma, via Pasquale Nastro, and piazza Aubry. It is an engaging journey through stalls of all kinds, from crafts and clothing to the essential food stands. A significant part of the event is dedicated to zero-km products, with an area reserved for local farms and Coldiretti stands, which have returned to Gragnano after several years.

The Taste of the Territory

Gragnano is universally known as the city of pasta: the Fair is the perfect opportunity to discover the authentic flavors of the Campania tradition, from historic pasta shapes to the wines of the Monti Lattari, as well as typical products and preserves from small local producers. A culinary journey that tells the story of the food and wine identity of this corner of Campania.

Municipality of Gragnano and Metropolitan City of Naples

Organized by the Municipality of Gragnano, the Fair is much more than a commercial event: it is a community celebration that reaffirms the bond between the city, its history, and its traditions. For the occasion, the municipal administration prepares a specific traffic and safety plan each year, including road closures and traffic diversions in the center. An unmissable event for those who want to experience the authentic soul of Gragnano in the heart of Campania.