Spring Agricultural Fair

A tradition spanning nearly 350 years

The Spring Agricultural Fair is one of the oldest and most deeply rooted events in the Piacenza territory. Reaching its 348th edition in 2026, it has its roots in a centuries-old history of trade, commerce, and celebrations linked to the agricultural world. It takes place in the historic center of Carpaneto Piacentino, a municipality in the Val d'Arda in the province of Piacenza, in Emilia-Romagna, where agriculture remains the main economic activity.

Three days dedicated to the land

For an entire weekend in April, the squares and streets of Carpaneto fill with colors, scents, and sounds. The heart of the fair is the exhibition of the agricultural world: farm animals, modern agricultural machinery, and a fascinating display of vintage tractors that tell the story of the evolution of farm work. There are also live demonstrations, such as the old-fashioned wheat threshing, and the peasant museum with tools and objects from the rural civilization of the past.

Flavors, market, and fun

• Food stands with specialties of Piacenza cuisine and typical local products
• Farmers' market and stalls with agricultural products, crafts, and creative works
• Photographic and painting exhibitions dedicated to local landscapes and traditions
• Luna park for the entertainment of children and families
• Palo della cuccagna, a popular game that concludes the festival in a traditional spirit

Tradition and future

The fair is also an opportunity to reflect on the future of agriculture: every year a conference on new agricultural technologies is held, and space is given to the involvement of young farmers, who are the protagonists of the demonstrations. As Mayor Andrea Arfani emphasized, it is "an event designed to interest diverse audiences," capable of enhancing the agricultural sector while looking to new generations. Admission is free, and the atmosphere is that of authentic Emilian village festivals, where the community comes together around its peasant roots.