Montelupo in Fiore
The flower and plant market fair in the historic center of Montelupo Fiorentino
About Montelupo in Fiore
Montelupo in Fiore: spring blooms in the historic center
When March arrives, the historic center of Montelupo Fiorentino — the famous village of ceramics in the province of Florence, Tuscany — dresses up in colors and scents for Montelupo in Fiore, the major flower and plant market fair that symbolically kicks off the city's event season. For an entire day, the streets and squares are filled with nurserymen, exhibitors, workshops, and activities designed for all ages, in a festive atmosphere that draws gardening enthusiasts, families, and curious visitors from across the Empolese Valdelsa area.
A widespread market of flowers, plants, and craftsmanship
The heart of the event is the market fair: numerous flower and plant exhibitors bring Piazza della Libertà, Corso Garibaldi, and Via XX Settembre to life, while Piazza dell'Unione Europea hosts a larger market featuring plants, flowers, handicrafts, honey, and gardening supplies. Strolling among the stalls, you will find artistic installations and creative floral-themed proposals, often intertwined with the great ceramic tradition that has defined Montelupo for centuries.
Workshops, guided tours, and family activities
Montelupo in Fiore is, above all, a day to be experienced. The program includes creative workshops for adults and children, guided tours of the Ceramics Museum (MMAB) collection, scientific experiments for the little ones, animated readings, and the ever-popular educational farm with alpacas, sheep, goats, and ponies. Food and wine lovers can indulge in wine tastings hosted by local producers and stop for lunch or an aperitif at the refreshment points in the center.
A deep bond with ceramics
In Montelupo, nothing is truly disconnected from ceramics: even during Montelupo in Fiore, artisan workshops, art spaces, and the museum open their doors to visitors, offering sales, exhibitions, and decoration workshops. It is the perfect opportunity to discover the soul of a village that has made majolica its hallmark, blending the beauty of flowers with that of painted terracotta.
Why attend
- A large flower and plant market fair in the heart of Tuscany
- Free admission and activities for the whole family
- Creative, scientific, and ceramic workshops
- Guided tours of the Ceramics Museum and the village
- Tastings of wine and local products from the Empolese Valdelsa
Montelupo in Fiore is the best way to welcome spring in one of the most characteristic villages in the Florence area, amidst nature, art, and tradition.
Montelupo in Fiore — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Montelupo in Fiore was held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, livening up the historic center and Piazza dell'Unione Europea with 17 events including exhibitions, workshops, guided tours, and tastings. Numerous nurserymen colored Piazza della Libertà, Corso Garibaldi, and Via XX Settembre, while the market in Piazza dell'Unione Europea offered plants, flowers, handicrafts, and honey. Among the most popular attractions were the educational farm with alpacas and ponies, creative and scientific workshops for children, and visits to the Ceramics Museum.
Programme Montelupo in Fiore 2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026 — Historic Center (9:00 AM-7:00 PM)
- Flower and plant market fair — Piazza della Libertà, Corso Garibaldi, Via XX Settembre, with numerous exhibitors and nurserymen
- Borgo degli Arlecchini in Fiore — Corso Garibaldi: plant and flower stands by the Borgo degli Arlecchini Association
- From the Museum to the workshop — Ceramics Museum, Piazza Vittorio Veneto 11, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (meeting at 9:50 AM), guided tour with Elisa Boldrini
- The Magic of Flowers — Corso Garibaldi, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and 3:00 PM-6:00 PM: creative workshops by Laura Repetti
- All to the Museum – A gift from the heart — MMAB, guided tour 4:00 PM-5:00 PM and workshop 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
- Flora Press on Paper — Via Baccio da Montelupo, 12:00 PM-6:00 PM: free botanical printing workshop
- Il Pontormo in Fiore — Via XX Settembre 40, 2:00 PM-6:00 PM: sale of ceramics by the IIS Il Pontormo of Empoli
- The "Lastrense" Vintage Cycling Event — Historic center, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM: vintage bicycle display
- The Women of Beatriz — Spazio Arte BeaBis, Via Baccio da Montelupo 16, 3:00 PM-6:00 PM: ceramic installations and vase decoration workshop
Piazza dell'Unione Europea (9:00 AM-7:00 PM)
- Montelupo in Fiore Market Fair — plants, flowers, handicrafts, honey, and gardening items
- Flowered Postcard — 3:00 PM-7:00 PM, workshop with colored liquid clay by Shilha Cintelli
- Adults and Children with Trees and Little Flowers — AUSER, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and 3:00 PM-6:00 PM: stories and planting workshop
- A Flower for the Tent — Spazio Ipotetico, 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM: drawing and collage workshop
- Paint your brooch — Ceramiche Valentina Batini, sessions from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM, free workshop for children aged 7+
- Plants and Climate: little air scientists — Mano Mano Piazza and Cooperativa Ichnos, 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM: experiments, animated readings, and activities for children aged 4 to 12
- The Animal Farm — Allevamento Gea, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM: alpacas, sheep, goats, and ponies; honey workshops at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM with organic honey tasting
- Nature and Wellness — Associazione Moghet, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM: medicinal plants and natural remedies
- Wine tasting — Gruppo Vino 2 Sponde d'Arno, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM, with 8 participating companies
Dining
Lunch and aperitif from 6:00 PM with DJ set by "Cibo, Vino e Chiacchiere" (reservations: 3342512189).
Highlights Montelupo in Fiore 2026
- Widespread flower and plant market fair in three squares of the center
- Educational farm with alpacas, ponies, and honey workshops
- Guided tours and workshops at the Ceramics Museum (MMAB)
- Wine tastings with 8 local companies
- Creative and scientific workshops for children
Prices Montelupo in Fiore 2026
Practical information — Montelupo in Fiore
How to get there
Montelupo Fiorentino is located along the Arno valley, about 25 km from Florence. By train, the Montelupo-Capraia station is on the Florence–Empoli–Pisa line, just a short walk from the historic center. By car, it can be reached via the SS67 state road or the FI-PI-LI expressway (Montelupo Fiorentino exit).
Hours and admission
The event takes place over a single day, generally from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Admission to the event and the market is free; some guided tours and museum workshops may require a fee and prior booking.
Tips
Wear comfortable shoes for walking between the squares and streets of the center. Bring a large bag if you intend to buy plants or flowers. For guided tours and limited-capacity workshops, advance booking is recommended.
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Where does it take place — Montelupo in Fiore
Centro storico e Piazza dell'Unione Europea
Piazza della Libertà, 50056 Montelupo Fiorentino