Hay Festival
Edition 2026 Farmers market Nature Environment

Hay Festival

Nature, picnics, and rural tradition in the Mughetti Park

Uboldo — Varese (012)
Dates 02 Jun — 02 Jun 2026
Location Uboldo (012)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Hay Festival

A day in the open air dedicated to rural culture, sustainability, and the enhancement of the territory: the Hay Festival of Uboldo takes place at Cascina Regusella, in the heart of the Mughetti Park. Featuring guided tours of the park, puppet shows, 'fishing in the hay' for children, outdoor picnics, workshops, and a rustic aperitif, it is a free event designed for families and nature lovers. A simple and authentic way to rediscover rural traditions and the green spaces on the outskirts of Uboldo, in the province of Varese.

A festival in the green Mughetti Park

The Hay Festival is the event that celebrates rural culture and the connection with the land every spring in Uboldo, a municipality in the province of Varese. The event takes place at Cascina Regusella, nestled in the Mughetti Park, and offers a day of outdoor activities dedicated to sustainability, nature, and rural traditions.

A program for the whole family

The symbolic heart of the event is the hay amphitheater, around which the various initiatives unfold. The morning begins with a guided tour of the Mughetti Park, to learn about the natural characteristics of the area, and continues with activities for children: the show 'Magic and stories with the puppeteer' and 'fishing in the hay', a game inspired by rural tradition. At midday, there is space for an outdoor picnic, with baskets bookable in advance.

Sustainability, picnics, and rustic aperitif

In the afternoon, the festival offers moments of environmental reflection, with a talk dedicated to sustainability, followed by a rustic aperitif. Throughout the event, an exhibition of agricultural tools, a collection of nature photography, and the Park's information stand remain open. Admission is free, and the Hay Festival, organized by the Municipality of Uboldo together with the Mughetti Park and local associations, confirms itself as a simple and authentic opportunity to experience the green spaces and rural culture of the area.

Hay Festival — edition 2026

The 2026 Hay Festival takes place on Tuesday, June 2 from 10:00 AM at Cascina Regusella in Uboldo, within the Mughetti Park: guided tours, puppet show, fishing in the hay, picnic, sustainability talk, and rustic aperitif. Postponed to June 7 in case of bad weather.

The 2026 edition of the Hay Festival offers a day entirely dedicated to nature and rural tradition at Cascina Regusella in Uboldo, within the Mughetti Park.

The program, running from morning to sunset, alternates moments for children, outdoor picnics, and reflections on sustainability. Due to adverse weather forecasts and a yellow alert, the 2026 edition has been postponed to Sunday, June 7.

Programme Hay Festival 2026

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (postponed to Sunday, June 7 due to bad weather)

  • 10:00 AM — Opening of the welcome area and hay amphitheater
  • 10:15 AM — Guided tour of the Mughetti Park
  • 11:00 AM — 'Magic and stories with the puppeteer' (for children)
  • 12:00 PM — 'Fishing in the hay'
  • 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM — Outdoor picnic
  • 5:00 PM — Talk on sustainability
  • 6:00 PM — Rustic aperitif

All day: exhibition of agricultural tools, nature photography collection, and Park information stand.

Highlights Hay Festival 2026

Picnic in the green Mughetti Park, puppet show, fishing in the hay, and rustic aperitif at the farmhouse.

Prices Hay Festival 2026

Free admission. Picnic baskets can be booked on the official website.

Practical information — Hay Festival

When

Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (postponed to Sunday, June 7 in case of bad weather).

Where

Cascina Regusella, Mughetti Park, Uboldo (VA).

Picnic

Picnic baskets can be booked online on the official website, in the dedicated section.

Admission

Free.

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Where does it take place — Hay Festival

Cascina Regusella – Parco dei Mughetti

Cascina Regusella, 21040 Uboldo

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Hay Festival in brief

Farmers market Nature Environment Folk traditions Folklore Family Children Ecology Outdoor Free Varese

History of Hay Festival