Roveleto Fair of Agriculture, Industry, and Crafts

A Village Fair That Has Lasted Almost Half a Century

The Roveleto Fair of Agriculture, Industry, and Crafts is the flagship event of Cadeo, a municipality in the province of Piacenza, in Emilia-Romagna. It takes place in the hamlet of Roveleto, along the historic Via Emilia, and every spring it brings together exhibitors, street vendors, hobbyists, creatives, agricultural operators, and local merchants. It is one of those village fairs that have managed to remain faithful to their rural roots while renewing themselves year after year: agriculture, commerce, and crafts remain in the spotlight, but a true celebration for the entire community revolves around them.

What to Find at the Fair

For an entire weekend, the streets of Roveleto come alive with stalls and themed stands. The heart of the event remains the exhibition of agricultural machinery and equipment, with live demonstrations and the unmissable parade of vintage tractors that delights young and old alike. Alongside this, the offerings are very rich:

• Food trucks and gastronomic stands with local specialties and aperitifs featuring local agricultural products
• Live music in various parts of the town, concerts, and DJ sets until the evening
• Traveling shows, performances, and entertainment for families and children
• Amusement rides and play area dedicated to the little ones, with inflatables and creative workshops
• Tastings of wines and typical products from the cellars of the Piacenza area

Between Tradition and Innovation

The strength of the Roveleto Fair lies in its ability to blend the agricultural and artisanal dimension with moments of celebration and village life. Recent editions have featured demonstrations of stone mills and combine harvesters, alongside exhibitions of car tuning, country dancing, lumberjack shows, and ceremonies dedicated to historical figures of the Cadeo community. It is this blend of the rural world, craftsmanship, and popular entertainment that makes the fair a cherished and well-attended event for the entire Val d'Arda and the Piacenza region.

An Event for the Whole Family

Admission is free, and the fair is designed to be enjoyed as a family: you can wander among the stalls, stop for a meal at a stand, entertain the children on the rides and in the workshops, and enjoy the evening concerts. Roveleto di Cadeo, easily accessible along the Via Emilia between Piacenza and Fiorenzuola, becomes the center of social life in the area for a weekend.