Montemarciano Baccelli Festival
The spring festival of Valdarno featuring fresh fava beans, pizza, and local products
About Baccelli Festival
A spring tradition in the heart of Valdarno
The Montemarciano Baccelli Festival is one of the most anticipated spring events in the Aretine Valdarno. It takes place annually in the small hamlet of Montemarciano, a hillside village of just over a hundred residents that is part of the municipality of Terranuova Bracciolini, in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany. For three days, the village transforms into a lively hub where the local community welcomes visitors with its proverbial hospitality.
Baccelli: the stars of the table
The festival's signature dish is the baccelli, the fresh seasonal fava beans that arrive on Tuscan tables in spring. Traditionally, they are enjoyed raw paired with pecorino cheese, but the festival also features other specialties: freshly baked pizza, grilled meats, and numerous local products. Food stalls open for dinner every day starting at 7:30 PM, and on Sundays, they are also open for lunch from 1:00 PM.
Music, sports, and entertainment
Beyond the excellent food, the Baccelli Festival offers a rich program of free entertainment: evenings with live music, DJ sets, rock concerts, family shows, and the unmissable concert by the Filarmonica G. Verdi of Montemarciano. The sporting dimension is also well-represented with the historic Coppa Montemarciano cycling race, a road race that attracts enthusiasts and athletes from across the region.
Faith and community
The festival also preserves its religious and folk roots: on Sunday, Holy Mass is celebrated at the Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie, a sacred building erected in 1532, followed by the traditional blessing of the cyclists. Organized by the Comitato Festa Montemarciano with the patronage of the Municipality of Terranuova Bracciolini, the festival is a perfect example of a genuine village celebration, where tradition, gastronomy, and social life blend in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Why visit
- Authentic Tuscan cuisine featuring baccelli, pizza, and grilled meats
- Completely free entry and entertainment
- A true village festival atmosphere in the Aretine Valdarno
- Live music, sporting events, and traditional moments
- Opportunity to visit the Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie
Baccelli Festival — edition 2026
The 53rd edition of the Montemarciano Baccelli Festival was held from May 8 to 10, 2026, organized by the Comitato Festa Montemarciano with the patronage of the Municipality of Terranuova Bracciolini. Three days dedicated to fresh fava beans and local products, accompanied by a rich program of music, sports, and shows, all with free entry.
Programme Baccelli Festival 2026
Friday, May 8
- 7:30 PM — Opening of food stalls: dinner with pizza, local products, and grilled meats
- 10:30 PM — Afrogold Special Original Music evening with DJ Luca T. Live and Bigo's percussion (Afro and commercial music)
Saturday, May 9
- 4:00 PM — Be My Dog: free dog sports trials with a certified trainer
- 7:30 PM — Dinner with pizza and grilled meats
- 9:30 PM — Live rock music with the bands Duodegradabili and Stranobakkano
Sunday, May 10
- 10:00 AM — Holy Mass at the Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie
- 10:40 AM — Blessing of the cyclists
- 1:00 PM — Festival lunch with local products
- 3:30 PM — 74th Coppa Montemarciano, Allievi category cycling race
- 5:30 PM — Juggling, magic, and bubble show with Lorenzoclown
- 7:30 PM — Dinner with pizza
- 9:30 PM — Concert by the Filarmonica G. Verdi of Montemarciano
Throughout the festival, it was possible to visit the Historical Museum of GS Montemarciano.
Highlights Baccelli Festival 2026
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Practical information — Baccelli Festival
How to get there
Montemarciano is a hamlet of Terranuova Bracciolini, in the province of Arezzo. By car, take the Valdarno exit on the A1 motorway, follow signs for Terranuova Bracciolini, and then for Montemarciano. The nearest train station is Montevarchi-Terranuova, on the Florence-Arezzo line.
Hours
Food stalls open for dinner daily from 7:30 PM; on Sundays, they are also open for lunch from 1:00 PM.
Admission
Admission to the festival and all shows is free.
Contacts
For the updated program, we recommend checking the Comitato Feste Montemarciano Facebook page or contacting the Municipality of Terranuova Bracciolini.
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Where does it take place — Baccelli Festival
Montemarciano (Santuario Madonna delle Grazie)
Montemarciano, 52028 Terranuova Bracciolini