Sant'Ubaldo Fair
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Farmers market

Sant'Ubaldo Fair

The ancient spring fair of Valconca dedicated to the patron saint

Mercatino Conca — Pesaro e Urbino (041)
Dates 17 May — 17 May 2026
Location Mercatino Conca (041)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Sant'Ubaldo Fair

The Fiera di Sant'Ubaldo is the big spring festival of Mercatino Conca, in the heart of Valconca in the province of Pesaro and Urbino. Dedicated to the patron saint celebrated on May 16th, every year on the following Sunday it transforms the village into a long open-air market through the streets of the center: colorful stalls, plants and flowers in the square, food stands with traditional dishes, live music and many activities for families. An event that combines devotion, flavors, and fun from morning till evening.

A tradition that announces spring in Valconca

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.

The village transforms into a large market

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.

Flavors, music, and activities for everyone

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.

Mercatino Conca and Valconca

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.

Sant'Ubaldo Fair — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Fiera di Sant'Ubaldo was held on Sunday, May 17th, the Sunday following the patron saint's day, with the usual hours from morning to evening. The village of Mercatino Conca hosted the traditional market along the streets of the center, the flower and plant stands, and the Pro Loco's food stands, with music and activities for families.

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.

Programme Sant'Ubaldo Fair 2026

Sunday, May 17, 2026

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:

  • From morning — opening of the traditional market along Via Roma and Via Matteotti; stands of flowers and garden plants in Piazza Verdi.
  • Midday and afternoon — Pro Loco food stands with traditional dishes.
  • Throughout the day — live music and DJ sets, painting competition, games, and inflatables for children, until the evening.

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.

Highlights Sant'Ubaldo Fair 2026

The traditional market along the streets of the center, the flower and plant stands in the square, the Pro Loco food stands, and the day's live music.

Prices Sant'Ubaldo Fair 2026

Free admission to the fair and market. Food and drinks are paid for at the food stands.

Practical information — Sant'Ubaldo Fair

When

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.

Where

Historic center of Mercatino Conca (PU), along Via Roma and Via Matteotti; flower and plant stands in Piazza Verdi; Pro Loco food stands.

How to get there

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.

Info

Municipality of Mercatino Conca, tel. +39 0541 970516. Organization by the Pro Loco of Mercatino Conca.

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Where does it take place — Sant'Ubaldo Fair

Centro storico di Mercatino Conca

Via Roma, 61013 Mercatino Conca

Contact Sant'Ubaldo Fair

Tel
+39 0541 970516

Sant'Ubaldo Fair in brief

Gastronomy Local produce Farmers market Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Free Pesaro e Urbino

History of Sant'Ubaldo Fair