Lunigiana Earth Market
The Slow Food market featuring Lunigiana producers, every first Sunday of the month in Pontremoli
About Earth Market
The Lunigiana Earth Market in Pontremoli
The Lunigiana Earth Market is the Slow Food market that transforms Piazza della Repubblica, in the heart of Pontremoli (Province of Massa-Carrara, Tuscany), into a showcase for local producers and flavors every first Sunday of the month. From 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, the stalls are filled with Lunigiana products and local gastronomic traditions, creating a festive atmosphere that combines conscious shopping, taste, and food culture.
The Slow Food Earth Market Network
The project was born in 2025: it started in March as an experimental phase under the name "Verso" and was officially inaugurated in September, joining the international network of Slow Food Earth Markets and becoming a key reference point in Tuscany. It is coordinated by the Slow Food LuniApua Convivium in collaboration with the Municipality of Pontremoli and the Pro Loco of the Borgo del Piagnaro "Mani e Menti", following the principles of good, clean, and fair food for all.
Producers and Products
Each edition brings together over twenty producers from Lunigiana and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Liguria, and Emilia. Among the highlights are several Slow Food Presidia and numerous zero-kilometer delicacies:
- Artisanal testaroli and panigacci, cooked in traditional 'testi' in front of visitors;
- Local cheeses and cured meats, such as Prosciutto Bazzone and biroldo;
- Organic honey, jams, stone-ground flours, and artisanal pasta;
- Extra virgin olive oil, wine, spirits, and craft beers;
- Fresh garden produce, eggs, and specialties like Marocca di Casola and Lunigiana snails.
More Than Just Stalls
The Earth Market is also a meeting place: Pontremoli hosts cooking shows dedicated to 'testi' cooking, tastings, workshops, and opportunities to engage with producers. On some Sundays, Piazza Duomo simultaneously hosts the Creativity Market with local artisans and artists, rounding off a perfect day for strolling through the medieval village of Pontremoli.
An Event for the Entire Lunigiana Region
More than just a market, this initiative has become a landmark for those wishing to discover the authentic flavors of Lunigiana and support small local farms. It is an ideal visit to combine with exploring the historic center of Pontremoli, its bridges, churches, and the Piagnaro Castle.
Earth Market — edition 2026
Lunigiana Earth Market 2026
In 2026, the Lunigiana Earth Market confirms its status as a fixed monthly event in Pontremoli: every first Sunday of the month, from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Piazza della Repubblica welcomes local producers. Confirmed dates include March 1, April 5, June 1, and July 5, with monthly continuation throughout the year.
What to find
Over twenty stalls featuring the six Slow Food Presidia of Lunigiana, Garfagnana, and Lucchesia, along with numerous zero-kilometer organic delicacies: testaroli and panigacci cooked in 'testi', local cheeses and cured meats (from Prosciutto Bazzone to biroldo), organic honey, jams, stone-ground flours, artisanal pasta, extra virgin olive oil, wine, spirits, and craft beers.
Events in the square
Each edition offers cooking shows dedicated to 'testi' cooking, tastings, workshops for families, and meetings with producers, in collaboration with the Slow Food LuniApua Convivium, the Municipality of Pontremoli, and the Pro Loco.
Programme Earth Market 2026
Typical day structure
Each edition of the Earth Market follows a recurring schedule, from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM in Piazza della Repubblica:
- Producer stalls from Lunigiana and surrounding areas (Tuscany, Liguria, Emilia) with zero-kilometer products and Slow Food Presidia;
- Cooking shows and demonstrations of 'testi' cooking (testaroli and panigacci);
- Guided tastings of typical products;
- Workshops and meetings with producers, with moments dedicated to families and schools ("Orti a Scuola – Slow Food").
On some Sundays, Piazza Duomo simultaneously hosts the Creativity Market with local artisans and artists.
The detailed program for each edition (present producers, workshops, and tastings requiring booking) is announced periodically on the channels of the Slow Food LuniApua Convivium and VisitLunigiana.
Highlights Earth Market 2026
Prices Earth Market 2026
Practical information — Earth Market
When
Every first Sunday of the month, from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. 2026 dates: March 1, April 5, May 3, June 1, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6 (please check official channels for any changes).
Where
Piazza della Repubblica, Pontremoli (MS), Lunigiana, Tuscany.
How to get there
By car: A15 Parma-La Spezia motorway, Pontremoli exit. By train: Pontremoli station on the Pontremolese line (Parma-La Spezia), a few minutes' walk from the historic center.
Admission
Free entry to the market; some tastings and workshops may require booking.
Contacts
Slow Food LuniApua Convivium — email [email protected], tel. +39 340 8745892.
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Where does it take place — Earth Market
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica, 54027 Pontremoli