San Francesco Fair / Luna Park

The spring funfair in the heart of Lugo

The San Francesco Fair in Lugo, in the province of Ravenna, is one of the most beloved popular events in Bassa Romagna. Every spring, for about ten days, Piazza Garibaldi transforms into a large open-air funfair: rides for the little ones, adrenaline-pumping attractions for older kids, bumper cars, Ferris wheels, stalls selling brittle toffee, candy floss, and colourful sweets liven up the historic centre until the evening.

A festival tied to the town's fair tradition

The event is closely linked to the popular devotion to Saint Francis of Paola, whose veneration in Lugo dates back to the 18th century, and to the long history of Lugo as a market and fair town, which made the community of the Pavaglione famous. The monumental 18th-century quadriportico was built between 1771 and 1784. For centuries, Lugo's market has also been an occasion for meeting, entertainment, and fun: the San Francesco funfair is its most joyful and family-friendly heir today.

What to expect

• Dozens of travelling rides and attractions for all ages, from toddlers to teenagers
• Food stalls with sweets, brittle toffee, candy floss, and fairground specialities
• Evening festival atmosphere in Lugo's historic centre, with lights and music
• An event that draws families from the entire province of Ravenna and the Romagna region

In the heart of Bassa Romagna

The capital of the Union of Municipalities of Bassa Romagna, Lugo is famous for its Pavaglione and its Wednesday weekly market, one of the largest in Northern Italy. The San Francesco Fair and its funfair represent the moment when this ancient fair tradition dons its festive attire, offering visitors to Emilia-Romagna a break of pure outdoor fun. During the event, the town centre is closed to traffic and reorganised to accommodate the attractions, in a festive atmosphere that involves the entire community.