The ancient spring fair of Valconca dedicated to the patron saint
The Fiera di Sant'Ubaldo is one of the most cherished events in the calendar of Mercatino Conca, a small municipality in Montefeltro overlooking Valconca, in the province of Pesaro and Urbino. Linked to the figure of Sant'Ubaldo, whose feast day is May 16th, the fair is traditionally held on the Sunday following the anniversary and has for years enlivened the spring of the village with a mix of tradition, taste, and entertainment for all ages.
From the early hours of the morning, colorful stalls of the fair line via Roma and via Matteotti, while in Piazza Verdi, stands of flowers and garden plants are set up, in perfect spring style. The traditional market offers goods of all kinds, local products, and the lively atmosphere of ancient village fairs, a meeting place for the inhabitants of Valconca and visitors from neighboring municipalities.
The convivial heart of the day are the food stands managed by the Pro Loco of Mercatino Conca, where you can taste traditional dishes and local delicacies. Alongside the market, the festival offers live music and DJ sets, a painting competition, games, and inflatables for children, as well as events like the car rally and amateur tournaments that have enriched the program in recent editions. The evening before, on Saturday, the anticipation of the fair already ignites with an evening of music and good food in the company of the Pro Loco.
Included in the Regional Calendar of Fair Events of the Marche, the Fiera di Sant'Ubaldo retains the value of an authentic popular festival, capable of bringing the community together around its patron saint. Visiting it also means discovering Mercatino Conca and the villages of Montefeltro, among hills, castles, and landscapes that form the backdrop to one of the most beloved spring events in the province of Pesaro and Urbino.
The Fiera di Sant'Ubaldo 2026 in Mercatino Conca took place on Sunday, May 17th, the date set by the Regional Calendar of Fair Events of the Marche as the Sunday following May 16th. As tradition dictates, the center of the village came alive with the market along Via Roma and Via Matteotti, flower and plant stands in the square, and food stands curated by the Pro Loco.
The 2026 dates are confirmed by the Marche Regional Fair Calendar, but the detailed program for the edition follows the usual structure of the event:
The precise program with details on events and times will be published by the Pro Loco of Mercatino Conca in the days preceding the fair.
The Sunday following May 16th (feast day of the patron saint Sant'Ubaldo). In 2026, the fair will be held on Sunday, May 17th, with indicative hours from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM; the evening before (Saturday) an anticipation evening is planned.
Historic center of Mercatino Conca (PU), along Via Roma and Via Matteotti; flower and plant stands in Piazza Verdi; Pro Loco food stands.
By car: from the Adriatic coast (Cattolica/Riccione), head up the Valconca along the SP Conca towards the Montefeltro hinterland. The most convenient train station is Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce, from which you can continue by car or public bus.
Municipality of Mercatino Conca, tel. +39 0541 970516. Organization by the Pro Loco of Mercatino Conca.
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Centro storico di Mercatino Conca
Via Roma, 61013 Mercatino Conca