Monte San Giovanni in Sabina Monthly Fair

A new monthly tradition in the heart of Sabina

The Monte San Giovanni in Sabina Monthly Fair is the newest and most consistent addition to the calendar of this small town in the Rieti province, in the Lazio region. Initiated by the municipal administration in collaboration with the Pro Loco, it kicked off on Sunday, June 28, 2026, and has since returned every fourth Sunday of the month, all year round, in the Immaginetta area.

The concept behind it is simple and quintessentially Sabina: to give the town a fixed place and date to gather. Rather than a one-off extraordinary event, it is a habit that marks the passing of the months, building a network between producers, craftspeople, and local residents, Sunday after Sunday.

What you will find at the stalls

The fair welcomes exhibitors from the town and surrounding areas with a deliberately diverse selection. Strolling along the stalls, you will encounter:

• Local food and wine from the Sabina region, ranging from extra virgin olive oil to cheeses, preserves, and homemade sweets;
• Antiques and collectibles, offering the thrill of the hunt and the joy of a small discovery;
• Hobby crafts and creative artisan goods, often the work of small family workshops;
• General merchandise and household items, rounding out the market experience.

It follows the classic Italian village fair format, combining practical shopping with the pleasure of wandering at a leisurely pace, chatting with exhibitors, and sampling local treats along the way.

The Immaginetta area

The choice of Immaginetta is no coincidence. This location has always been a gathering point for the community of Monte San Giovanni in Sabina: the Festa dell'Immaginetta, one of the town's most cherished events, is celebrated around its church at the end of May. Hosting the monthly fair here means rooting the new event in a place already rich with collective meaning, easily accessible, and perfectly suited for an open-air market.

Monte San Giovanni in Sabina and its surroundings

Monte San Giovanni in Sabina is a small town in the Rieti Sabina, a land of ancient olive groves, perched villages, and landscapes that slope down toward the Tiber Valley. This is an area defined by quality agriculture and slow tourism, characterized by hiking, village hopping, and generous dining tables. The monthly fair fits perfectly into this vocation: promoting local excellence, supporting the local economy, and offering visitors another reason—and a fixed date—to head up into the Sabina hills.

Why it is worth visiting

Those looking for a massive, spectacular event should look elsewhere; those seeking the Italy of small towns—the kind that organizes itself and showcases its own talents—will find exactly what they are looking for here. Admission is free, it starts early—at 8:00 AM—and the morning flows by with stalls, conversations, and tastings. It is an authentic way to experience the Sabina region, far from the most crowded tourist circuits of Lazio.

The calendar

The formula is easy to remember: the fourth Sunday of every month. After the debut on June 28, 2026, the events continue throughout the year. Before setting off, it is always a good idea to quickly check with the Municipality, especially during the winter months or in case of bad weather.