La Dolce Fiera

The sweetest festival in the Bolognese plain

For over twenty years, La Dolce Fiera has been the flagship event of Minerbio, a town in the plain northeast of Bologna, in Emilia-Romagna. Originally a village fair, it has grown to become an eagerly awaited event for the entire Bolognese plain area, attracting thousands of visitors in a single weekend in June. The name evokes, on one hand, the tradition of village fairs, and on the other, the convivial and delicious atmosphere that characterizes these days.

Two days of widespread celebration

The heart of the fair is the historic center, particularly Via Garibaldi and the town's squares, which come alive from late afternoon until late at night. The tried-and-tested formula includes two main events:

• The White Night on Friday, with food stalls and street food, craft and street vendor markets, live music and DJ sets, sports performances, creative workshops, and shows for children.
• The Night Carnival on Saturday, the true attraction of the event: a parade of illuminated allegorical floats that cross the town's streets, in a summer evening re-enactment of the carnival tradition.

Tradition, taste, and community

La Dolce Fiera is above all a community festival: alongside street food stalls and local product stands, the program is put together thanks to the work of local associations, from the Pro Loco to local music and sports groups. The children's funfair rides remain set up for several days, while exhibitions and cultural initiatives complete the schedule. To close the evenings, the famous free macaroni dish served late at night, a symbolic gesture of conviviality that summarizes the spirit of this village fair.

An event for the whole family

Free and spread throughout the town's streets, La Dolce Fiera is designed to be enjoyed by adults and children alike: children find workshops, shows, and rides, while adults enjoy good food, music, and the opportunity to stroll among the stalls in the heart of Minerbio. It is one of those events that tell the identity of the Emilian plain, made of popular traditions, hospitality, and the desire to be together.