October Fair of Sorbolo
The historic autumn fair of the town, with market, gastronomy, and events
About Sorbolo Fair
The autumn fair of Sorbolo Mezzani
The October Fair has always been the most anticipated event in the calendar of Sorbolo Mezzani, a municipality in the Bassa Parmense in the province of Parma, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Listed in the regional registry of fairs in public areas, it is the event that opens the autumn season and transforms the town centre into a large space for celebration, markets, and socialising for the entire community.
A large market and local products
The heart of the fair is the traditional market in public areas, with dozens of stalls that invade the streets and squares of the centre. Alongside the food and non-food stalls, you will find the stands of local producers from the Bassa Parmense, where you can taste and buy the area's food and wine excellences. For the little ones, there is always the funfair with its attractions.
Events, music, and tradition
In addition to the market, the October Fair offers a packed program of events spread across the squares and spaces of the town: convivial dinners, concerts and musical performances, photographic and art exhibitions, book presentations, workshops for children, sports demonstrations, and entertainment for all ages. In recent years, the fair has been intertwined with the food and wine event "Di che pasta sei?" (What kind of pasta are you?), promoted by the Union of Bassa Est Parmense together with the municipalities of Colorno and Torrile, which celebrates the typical pasta of the region with cooking shows, tastings, and special guests.
The community festival
More than just a trade fair, the October Fair is the big village festival of Sorbolo: an occasion for the community to come together, local associations to liven up the stands, and the town centre to fill with people until the evening. An event that tells the identity of this corner of Emilia, between peasant tradition, good food, and the desire to be together.
Sorbolo Fair — edition 2026
October Fair 2026
The October Fair of Sorbolo returns in 2026 from Saturday 3 to Monday 5 October, as confirmed by the regional registry of fairs in public areas of Emilia-Romagna. The market takes place in the centre of Sorbolo Mezzani with hours on Saturday 3:00 PM-11:30 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM-11:30 PM, and Monday 3:00 PM-11:30 PM, featuring 64 stalls with food and non-food products, including spaces reserved for agricultural producers.
As tradition dictates, alongside the market, the town will host a calendar of events including music, gastronomy, exhibitions, and workshops. The detailed 2026 program (concerts, dinners, shows, and guests) will be published in the weeks preceding the event on the official channels of the Municipality of Sorbolo Mezzani.
Programme Sorbolo Fair 2026
The events calendar for the October Fair 2026 (concerts, dinners, exhibitions, workshops, and shows) will be announced by the Municipality of Sorbolo Mezzani in the weeks preceding the event. The market dates are confirmed from October 3 to 5, 2026.
Based on recent editions, the program typically includes: a large market in public areas in the town centre streets, stands of local producers from the Bassa Parmense, a funfair, dinners in the square, evening concerts, photographic and art exhibitions, workshops for children, and sports demonstrations.
Highlights Sorbolo Fair 2026
- Large market in public areas with 64 stalls in the town centre
- Stands of local producers and typical products of the Bassa Parmense
- Funfair for families and children
- Evening events, concerts, and festive moments throughout the centre
Prices Sorbolo Fair 2026
Practical information — Sorbolo Fair
When
The 2026 edition will be held from Saturday 3 to Monday 5 October 2026 in the centre of Sorbolo Mezzani. Market hours: Saturday 3:00 PM-11:30 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM-11:30 PM, Monday 3:00 PM-11:30 PM.
Where
The centre of Sorbolo Mezzani (PR), in the streets and squares of the town. Sorbolo is easily reached by car from the Via Emilia and the A1 motorway (Parma exit), and is connected to Parma by public transport.
Admission
Access to the fair and market is free. Some events, dinners, or shows may require booking or a ticket: it is advisable to check the program on the website of the Municipality of Sorbolo Mezzani.
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Where does it take place — Sorbolo Fair
Centro di Sorbolo
Capoluogo, 43058 Sorbolo Mezzani