San Giuseppe Fair in Querceta

The patronal feast of Querceta

The San Giuseppe Fair is the most anticipated spring event in Querceta, a bustling village in the municipality of Seravezza, located in the heart of Upper Versilia in the province of Lucca. Every March 19th, the feast day of the town's patron saint, the village center transforms into a lively celebration that blends religious observance with popular fairground traditions, deeply rooted in the local Versilia community.

A fair spread throughout the historic center

The event unfolds along the town's streets and squares: via Federigi, via Don Minzoni, piazza Pellegrini, via Fratelli Rosselli, via Versilia, and Piazza Matteotti host stands, stalls, and attractions. The heart of the fair is the agro-pastoral exhibition in Piazza Matteotti, featuring farm animals—cattle, horses, goats, sheep, and Maremmana cows—alongside a recreational area and a carriage display. Visitors will also find a showcase of local agricultural producers, the "Corte dei Sapori" (Court of Flavors) in the Comid area dedicated to local gastronomic specialties, as well as stalls offering traditional products, handicrafts, and antiques.

Between devotion and tradition

The festival retains its religious soul with a procession that departs from the church of Santa Maria Lauretana on the eve of the patronal day. Over the years, the celebration has also been enriched by cultural moments, including historical readings and narratives dedicated to the theme "San Giuseppe: Querceta between devotion and tradition," organized by the Versilia section of the Istituto Storico Lucchese.

Attractions and entertainment

The day is animated by numerous performances from local associations: falconry demonstrations, horse shows, flag-waver parades, a gathering of the Vespa Club Versilia Storica, and presentations by local sports teams, ranging from football to rugby. For children, pony rides and the "saddle baptism" are must-do activities, alongside the funfair with its rides. Local volunteer associations and social clubs bring the small squares to life with stands and initiatives, making the fair an authentic portrait of community life in Querceta.

An event for all of Versilia

Located in the heart of the Versilia hinterland, at the foot of the Apuan Alps and just a few kilometers from the coast of Forte dei Marmi and Pietrasanta, the San Giuseppe Fair attracts thousands of visitors every year. It is the ideal opportunity to discover the authentic side of Versilia, characterized by genuine flavors, local craftsmanship, and traditions passed down from generation to generation.