Massa in Fiera

A Village Festival on the Volano

Massa in Fiera is the new major village festival of Massa Fiscaglia, a populous center in the Municipality of Fiscaglia, in the province of Ferrara, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna's Po Delta lands. For five days, the village comes alive between the inhabited center and the characteristic Volano riverside, the branch of the river that runs through the town and has always marked its identity. It is one of those collective festivals that are part of the social fabric of small Ferrara towns: an event where tradition, community, and the desire to be together blend into a rich and varied program.

Music, Shows, and Fun for Everyone

The heart of the event is its festive and popular atmosphere. It features alternating dancing evenings, live music, and shows designed to engage every age group. Beloved village festival events are not to be missed, such as tombola (a lottery game), the foosball tournament, and the unmissable fireworks that light up the sky over the river. Among the more original initiatives are aperitifs on the river, fashion shows, and a dog show, which make the calendar varied and capable of attracting audiences from neighboring towns as well.

Flavors of Tradition and the Funfair

As in any self-respecting village festival, great space is dedicated to gastronomy: the food stalls offer traditional Ferrara dishes and local typical products, in a convivial area to stop for dinner before the evening shows. For the little ones and families, there is the funfair, with rides and attractions that remain one of the event's unmissable draws.

A Festival Made by the Community

The 2026 edition marks an important novelty: the fair is organized for the first time by the RicreAmo club, an organization that brings together children, teenagers, and young people from the town throughout the year, with the support of numerous local associations—including the Pro Loco of Massa Fiscaglia, Avis, Auser, and the Tennis Club Il Ghiandaio. The event carries on the legacy of the town's historic village festivals, always linked to the early summer period and the Volano riverside, and relaunches them with young people as the true protagonists.

Massa Fiscaglia and the Volano Lands

Massa Fiscaglia is located in the lower Ferrara region, in an area shaped by land reclamation, canals, and the course of the Volano, an ancient branch of the Po River. It is an authentic and less touristy corner of Emilia-Romagna, where village festivals retain a strong identity value. Participating in Massa in Fiera means experiencing the festival as the locals do, with genuine cuisine, music, and social interaction.