May Day Festival

A Village Festival in the Heart of the Marche

The May Day Festival in Belforte del Chienti is one of those simple and sincere events that tell the soul of the small villages in the Marche region. Every year, on Labour Day, the town's Sports Field becomes the beating heart of the community: a place to meet, share a sandwich, and get carried away by the music, far from the daily hustle and bustle.

The event is designed for all the people of Belforte and anyone from outside who wishes to join: an outdoor day that focuses on conviviality and the pleasure of being together. It's the classic village festival, where hospitality matters more than the setting and where the program is built around the essentials: good food, good music, and plenty of cheer.

What to Expect

The afternoon kicks off in the early afternoon with a food stand offering sandwiches and refreshments, while live music accompanies the festival until the evening. Setting the rhythm of the day is the Poppy's Band, ready to transform the event into a moment of shared lightness with dancing, singing, and a carefree atmosphere.

• Food stand with sandwiches and refreshments
• Live music with the Poppy's Band
• Entertainment and fun for adults and children
• Informal and family-friendly atmosphere

Belforte del Chienti, a Village to Discover

The festival is also an opportunity to visit Belforte del Chienti, a small municipality in the Province of Macerata, in the Marche region, nestled on a hill in the center of the Chienti river valley. The village retains its medieval urban layout, enclosed by the 14th-century walls, and houses an authentic masterpiece: the large polyptych from 1468 signed by Giovanni Boccati, preserved in the Church of Sant'Eustachio. A perfect destination to combine the warmth of a popular festival with the beauty of a small gem in the Marche hinterland.