Spring Creative Markets
Edition 2026 Folk traditions Folklore Family

Spring Creative Markets

Handicrafts and handmade in the historic center of Cesenatico

Cesenatico — Forlì-Cesena (040)
Dates 15 Mar — 19 Apr 2026
Location Cesenatico (040)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Creative Markets

Every spring, the historic center of Cesenatico transforms into an open-air gallery with the Creative Markets. Along Via Baldini, Via Quadrelli, Via Fiorentini, and Piazza delle Conserve, by the charming Porto Canale, dozens of artisans and creatives display handmade creations: jewelry, decorations, accessories, art objects, and original crafts. Organized by the Pro Loco del Monte with free admission, it's an unmissable event for those seeking original ideas while strolling through the town's alleys.

The creative market in Cesenatico

With the arrival of good weather, the historic heart of Cesenatico, in the Province of Forlì-Cesena (Emilia-Romagna), comes alive with the Spring Creative Markets. For several Sundays between March and April, the characteristic streets of the center — Via Baldini, Via Quadrelli, Via Fiorentini, and Piazza delle Conserve — transform into a large outdoor exhibition space, just a stone's throw from the famous Porto Canale designed by Leonardo da Vinci.

What you'll find at the stalls

The common thread is creative craftsmanship and handmade items. Strolling among the stands, you'll encounter:

  • handmade jewelry and costume jewelry;
  • decorations and home furnishings;
  • fashion accessories and small leather goods;
  • art objects, ceramics, and original crafts;
  • gift ideas created by local artists and hobbyists.

Each piece is born from the passion of its creator, making the market an opportunity to discover unique creations and support local artisans from Romagna.

An initiative by Pro Loco del Monte

The event is organized annually by the Pro Loco del Monte, which has long enlivened the historic center of Cesenatico with events dedicated to creativity. In addition to the spring edition, the market returns in a summer version (evening, from June to September) and is linked to other city events, contributing to making this corner of the Romagna coast even more vibrant and charming.

Why it's worth stopping by

More than just a market, the Creative Markets are a stroll through art and tradition, ideal for families and tourists. Admission is free, and the atmosphere is typical of the seaside villages of Romagna: alleys, colorful houses, historic boats, and the scent of the sea as a backdrop to the stands.

Creative Markets — edition 2026

The 2026 spring edition of the Creative Markets took place in Cesenatico on March 15, 22, and 29, and April 4-6, 12, and 19, with continuous hours from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The historic center, between Via Baldini, Via Quadrelli, Via Fiorentini, and Piazza delle Conserve, hosted exhibitors of creative crafts with handmade jewelry, decorations, accessories, and objects. Free admission, organized by Pro Loco del Monte.

Spring Creative Markets 2026

For the 2026 edition, the Creative Markets colored the historic center of Cesenatico on eight days spread between March and April: March 15, 22, and 29, then April 4, 5, and 6, April 12, and April 19. The stalls were open continuously from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Along Via Baldini, Via Quadrelli, Via Fiorentini, and Piazza delle Conserve, local artisans and creatives offered handmade jewelry, decorations, accessories, and original crafts. The initiative, organized by the Pro Loco del Monte with free admission, confirmed its role as a regular spring event in Cesenatico.

Programme Creative Markets 2026

Opening Days

  • March: Sunday 15, Sunday 22, Sunday 29
  • April: Saturday 4, Sunday 5, Monday 6; Sunday 12; Sunday 19

Continuous hours on all days: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

Exhibition Areas

  • Via Baldini
  • Via Quadrelli
  • Via Fiorentini
  • Piazza delle Conserve (along the Porto Canale)

What the creatives exhibited

  • Handmade jewelry and accessories
  • Decorations and home furnishings
  • Fashion accessories
  • Art objects and original crafts

Highlights Creative Markets 2026

Eight market days between March and April, featuring creative and handmade crafts in the charming historic center of Cesenatico, along the Porto Canale.

Prices Creative Markets 2026

Free admission. Area accessible to people with disabilities.

Practical information — Creative Markets

When

Several Sundays (and some public holidays) between March and April, with continuous hours from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Where

Historic center of Cesenatico: Via Baldini, Via Quadrelli, Via Fiorentini, and Piazza delle Conserve, along the Porto Canale.

How to get there

By train: Cesenatico station on the Ferrara-Rimini line, a few minutes' walk from the historic center. By car: Cesena exit from the A14 motorway, then SS16 Adriatica. Ample parking near the port.

Admission

Free. The area is accessible to people with disabilities.

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Where does it take place — Creative Markets

Centro storico — Via Baldini, Via Quadrelli, Via Fiorentini e Piazza delle Conserve

Via Baldini, 47042 Cesenatico

Creative Markets in brief

Folk traditions Folklore Family Fashion Art crafts Crafts Ceramics Outdoor Free Forlì-Cesena

History of Creative Markets