May Festival - Gavardo and Valle Sabbia Fair
The historic fair of Gavardo and Valle Sabbia
About May Festival
A Fair Almost Seventy Years Old
The May Festival is the direct heir to the historic Gavardo Fair (Province of Brescia), an event that has marked the beginning of the warm season for the community of Gavardo and the entire Valle Sabbia for decades. Now in its 68th edition, the event retains the soul of a traditional fair, enriching it with cultural and entertainment events.
Exhibitors, Marble, and Funfair
The festival is centered at the Karol Wojtyla Sports Center, on via O. Avanzi, and features:
- Hundreds of exhibitors and stalls of all kinds;
- Funfair for families and children;
- Marble Exhibition, a tribute to the productive tradition of Valle Sabbia;
- Shows and live entertainment;
- "Un ponte di libri" (A Bridge of Books), a literary event with meetings and presentations.
Tradition and Community
The May Festival is much more than a commercial fair: it is an event of identity for Gavardo, capable of uniting culture, tradition, and social life. The marble exhibition, in particular, recalls the territory's connection with stone processing, while "Un ponte di libri" brings the literary dimension into a popular festival.
May Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 68th, enlivens Gavardo between the end of April and May 1st, at the Karol Wojtyla Sports Center on via O. Avanzi. The event features a funfair, hundreds of exhibitors, stalls, live shows, the traditional marble exhibition, and the literary event "Un ponte di libri" (A Bridge of Books), in a program that combines the tradition of a fair, culture, and popular celebration for the entire Valle Sabbia.
Programme May Festival 2026
From late April to May 1st
- Opening of the fair at the Karol Wojtyla Sports Center
- Hundreds of exhibitors and stalls
- Funfair for families and children
- Marble exhibition, dedicated to the tradition of Valle Sabbia
- Shows and live entertainment
- "Un ponte di libri" (A Bridge of Books): literary meetings and presentations
Highlights May Festival 2026
Prices May Festival 2026
Practical information — May Festival
How to get there
Gavardo is located in the province of Brescia, at the entrance to Valle Sabbia, reachable from the SS45bis and the SP BS V. The festival takes place at the Karol Wojtyla Sports Center, via O. Avanzi 64, with parking areas nearby.
Admission and Period
Free admission. The event takes place between the end of April and May 1st.
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Where does it take place — May Festival
Centro Sportivo Karol Wojtyla
Via O. Avanzi 64, 25085 Gavardo