Sagra delle Pesche di Montelabbate
The oldest festival in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, dedicated to the famous Montelabbate peach
About Sagra delle Pesche
A tradition spanning almost a century
The Sagra delle Pesche di Montelabbate is the oldest popular festival in the province of Pesaro e Urbino: the first edition dates back to 1946, when the community decided to pay homage to the fruit that has identified this corner of the Marche hinterland for centuries. As early as the 16th century, in fact, the peaches from the upper Pesaro area were appreciated for their beauty and taste, and the Montelabbate peach is still a recognized excellence of the territory today. By tradition, the festival is held in the third week of July, at the peak of the fruit's ripening season.
Where it takes place
The heart of the festival is the Hornburg Park in Montelabbate, a municipality of about seven thousand inhabitants nestled in the hills a few kilometers from Pesaro, along the Foglia valley. The park's name commemorates its twinning with the German town of Hornburg, linked to Montelabbate by the figure of Pope Clement II. Under the park's lime trees, food stalls, music stages, and areas dedicated to peach exhibitions come to life.
What to expect
The Sagra delle Pesche is an authentic village festival, made of rustic flavors and conviviality. Among the events that have always marked its program, you will find:
- The grand peach exhibition, the true heart of the event, with the most beautiful fruits on display and often sold for charity;
- The farmers' dinner under the lime trees, a convivial moment that opens the festival with traditional Marche dishes;
- Music and dancing evenings, with ballroom orchestras, DJ sets, and shows for younger audiences;
- The night cycling tour to discover the hilly territory around Montelabbate;
- The food stalls managed by the Pro Loco and local associations, offering peach-based specialties.
A local event
The event is organized by the Pro Loco of Montelabbate with the support of the Municipality and the involvement of the Province of Pesaro e Urbino. In recent years, the festival has combined traditional celebration with initiatives for solidarity and social inclusion, such as multi-ethnic sewing workshops and the donation of proceeds from the peach exhibition to humanitarian projects. A festival that, edition after edition, continues to keep alive the rural identity of Montelabbate and the entire Marche region.
Sagra delle Pesche — edition 2026
The 80th Sagra delle Pesche di Montelabbate will be held from July 19 to 26, 2026, at Hornburg Park. A special anniversary for the oldest popular festival in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, founded in 1946. The collateral initiatives, such as the gastronomic event dedicated to promoting the Montelabbate peach and the sewing and social inclusion workshop, are also confirmed based on initial communications from the Municipality.
The detailed day-by-day program, including orchestras, shows, and schedules, is usually published by the Pro Loco in the weeks leading up to the festival: it will be announced starting from July on the official channels of the Municipality and the Pro Loco of Montelabbate.
Programme Sagra delle Pesche 2026
The detailed program for the 80th edition will be announced by the Pro Loco of Montelabbate in the weeks preceding the event (usually starting in July).
Based on the festival's established structure, expected events include:
- The grand peach exhibition, with sales of fruits also for charitable purposes;
- The farmers' dinner under the lime trees of Hornburg Park to open the festival;
- Music and dancing evenings with ballroom orchestras and DJ sets, as well as an event for younger audiences;
- The night cycling tour to discover the territory;
- Food stalls managed by the Pro Loco and local associations.
Among the innovations announced for 2026: the gastronomic event dedicated to the Montelabbate peach and the sewing and social inclusion workshop, in collaboration with local businesses and Confartigianato.
Highlights Sagra delle Pesche 2026
- 80th edition: a historic milestone for the oldest festival in the province of Pesaro and Urbino
- The grand exhibition of Montelabbate peaches
- The farmers' dinner under the lime trees of Hornburg Park
- The traditional night cycling tour
Prices Sagra delle Pesche 2026
Practical information — Sagra delle Pesche
How to get there
Montelabbate is located about 12 km southwest of Pesaro, along the Foglia valley. By car, it can be reached from the SS423 Urbinate or from the Pesaro-Urbino exit of the A14 motorway, continuing inland. The nearest train station is Pesaro, connected to the town by bus services.
When
The festival is traditionally held in the third week of July. The 2026 edition is scheduled from July 19 to 26.
Admission and dining
Access to the festival area is free. Food stalls and the farmers' dinner are ticketed; for some events, such as dinners, booking through the Pro Loco may be recommended.
Contacts
Pro Loco of Montelabbate, Via Roma 12, 61025 Montelabbate (PU).
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Parco Hornburg
Parco Hornburg, 61025 Montelabbate