Sant'Agata Strawberry Festival

The Sant'Agata Strawberry Festival

When June arrives, the small village of Sant'Agata Mugello, a district of the municipality of Scarperia e San Piero in the province of Florence, dresses up to celebrate its signature fruit. The Sant'Agata Strawberry Festival is one of those events that captures the most authentic soul of the Mugello: a weekend of flavors, music, and conviviality organized by the local Centro Polivalente, where generations gather around long tables to enjoy the aromas of Tuscan cuisine.

Between farming tradition and taste

While the strawberry is the absolute star of the event, it is not alone. Alongside the fresh, fragrant red fruit, the festival offers the great classics of Mugello tradition: potato tortelli made the old-fashioned way and grilled meat, cooked on an open-air grill. It is the simple, genuine cooking of village festivals, made with local products, which attracts many families from all over the Mugello and the Florentine province every year.

Music and entertainment for everyone

The festival evenings are brought to life by live music and DJ sets, with bands and orchestras that get both young and old dancing under the stars. In addition to great food and concerts, the two days offer street games, entertainment for children, and activities designed for all ages, including a vintage car rally that adds color to the village streets.

A local tradition

The Sant'Agata Strawberry Festival is one of those celebrations that stands the test of time thanks to the dedication of volunteers and local associations. Visiting it means discovering the hospitality of the Mugello, a land of hills, ancient villages, and gastronomic traditions, just a few kilometers from Florence. It is the perfect opportunity to savor freshly picked strawberries and experience the honest, welcoming atmosphere of a true Tuscan festival.