Saint Bartholomew's Fair
The historic livestock and trade fair at the end of summer
About Saint Bartholomew's Fair
A Centuries-Old End-of-Summer Fair
In Città di Castello, an art city in the Province of Perugia overlooking the Upper Tiber Valley, the Saint Bartholomew's Fair is an event with ancient roots, renewed every year on the last weekend of August. It is one of the territory's historic traditional fairs, capable of uniting the rural and commercial dimensions.
The Livestock Exhibition
The heart of the event is the livestock exhibition, set up at Parco A. Langer, in the Tiber's Ansa: here, breeders from the Upper Tiber Valley bring various animal species, in a showcase that tells the story of the region's agricultural economy and values producers and breeders from areas that would otherwise risk abandonment. For children, it is often the first opportunity to see and touch animals up close.
Trade Fairs in the Historic Center
In parallel with the livestock exhibition, trade fairs liven up the streets and squares of Città di Castello's historic center, among the Renaissance palaces, recreating the atmosphere of yesteryear. The Saint Bartholomew's Fair is thus an opportunity to experience the city in an unusual guise, between rural tradition, commerce, and an end-of-summer celebration in the heart of Umbria.
Saint Bartholomew's Fair — edition 2026
In 2026, Città di Castello renews its appointment with the Saint Bartholomew's Fair, traditionally held on the last weekend of August. The event features the livestock exhibition at Parco A. Langer, in the Tiber's Ansa, with various animal species brought by breeders from the Upper Tiber Valley, and trade fairs animating the streets and squares of the historic center.
The precise dates for the 2026 edition and any accompanying program of events will be confirmed by the Municipality of Città di Castello closer to the event.
Programme Saint Bartholomew's Fair 2026
The detailed program and exact dates for the 2026 edition have not yet been published. The fair is traditionally held on the last weekend of August and, based on recent editions, includes:
- Livestock exhibition at Parco A. Langer (Tiber's Ansa): various animal species from breeders of the Upper Tiber Valley
- Trade fairs along the streets and squares of the historic center
- Opportunity for children to see and touch animals up close
Prices Saint Bartholomew's Fair 2026
Practical information — Saint Bartholomew's Fair
How to get there
Città di Castello is reachable by car from the E45 (Cesena-Orte link), exit Città di Castello, and by train via the Ferrovia Centrale Umbra. The livestock exhibition is held at Parco A. Langer, in the Tiber's Ansa.
Admission
Free admission to the fairgrounds.
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Where does it take place — Saint Bartholomew's Fair
Centro storico e Parco A. Langer (Ansa del Tevere)
Parco A. Langer, Ansa del Tevere, 06012 Città di Castello