Santo Stefano Fair
The patron saint's festival of Vimercate, since 1860
About Santo Stefano Fair
The patron saint's festival of Vimercate
The Santo Stefano Fair celebrates the patron saint of Vimercate, a municipality in the province of Monza and Brianza, on a date that takes place around August 3rd. It is one of the city's oldest and most characteristic festivals: the market fair has a tradition dating back to 1860, and still today it enlivens the squares and streets of the historic center with stalls, events, and activities for all ages.
Religious tradition and popular celebration
The most anticipated moment is the solemn Mass in the Collegiata di Santo Stefano, with the evocative lighting of the floral balloon, a ritual that has characterized the Vimercate festival for generations. The popular dimension revolves around the religious one: gastronomic stands, with tripe served by the Alpini and "Maisagià" sweets sold by the Pro Loco, guided tours of the Collegiata, attractions for children, dancing in Piazza Castellana, and evening fireworks.
A festival organized by volunteers
The event is managed by the Pro Loco Vimercate, which has been curating the program for years, involving local associations and organizations. The Santo Stefano Fair is the moment when the city, even in the heart of summer, comes together around its roots and identity.
Santo Stefano Fair — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Santo Stefano Fair is expected in Vimercate around August 3rd, the patron saint's day. The festival, organized by Pro Loco Vimercate, upholds a tradition that has enlivened the historic center since 1860 with a market fair, religious moments, and popular celebration. The detailed program will be published by the Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the fair.
Programme Santo Stefano Fair 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by Pro Loco Vimercate in the weeks before the fair.
Based on recent editions, the program includes:
- Market fair in the squares and streets of the historic center
- Solemn Mass in the Collegiata di Santo Stefano with the lighting of the floral balloon
- Gastronomic stands with Alpini tripe and "Maisagià" sweets from the Pro Loco
- Guided tours of the Collegiata
- Children's attractions, dancing in Piazza Castellana, and evening fireworks
Highlights Santo Stefano Fair 2026
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Practical information — Santo Stefano Fair
How to get there
The historic center of Vimercate (Monza and Brianza) can be reached by car from Milan's Tangenziale Est and the SP2; the city is connected to Monza and Milan by metro-tram and bus. The fair takes place between Piazza Roma, Piazza Castellana, and the streets of the center.
Admission
Access to the fair and events is free. For the detailed program, consult the website and channels of Pro Loco Vimercate.
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Where does it take place — Santo Stefano Fair
Centro storico di Vimercate
Piazza Roma, 20871 Vimercate