Spring Fair

The Spring Fair of Poviglio

The Spring Fair, also known as the April Fair, is one of the most anticipated events in the calendar of Poviglio, a town in the Bassa Reggiana area of the province of Reggio Emilia, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Every year, on the third Sunday of April, the town's historic center transforms into a large open-air exhibition space that welcomes the arrival of spring with colors, flavors, and tradition.

A fair that fills the historic center

The event covers a total area of approximately 7,000 square meters, with over a hundred stalls distributed along the town's streets and in the central Piazza Umberto I. Here, commercial exhibitors, local agricultural businesses, local activities, and associations find their space, in a mix that tells the story of the Poviglio community's identity.

What to find at the fair

The Spring Fair is a rich and varied showcase. Among the stalls, you can discover:

• Typical food and wine products from the Emilian tradition and the Bassa Reggiana;
• Flowers and plants, protagonists of the spring season;
• Handicrafts and traditional crafts, with hobbyists and creators;
• Ecological exhibitors and low-environmental-impact products;
• Exhibitions of ancient crafts and curiosities for all ages.

Entertainment and fun

In addition to the market, the day is marked by entertainment, street art performances, music, and activities for families and children. A funfair enriches the celebration, making the Spring Fair an event suitable for all generations. The event, promoted in collaboration with local associations, the parish, merchants, and artisans, involves the entire community in a day of socializing and village celebration.

A spring tradition in Emilia-Romagna

For a long time, the Spring Fair has represented the symbolic moment for Poviglio when the town opens up to the good season. Included in the official calendar of fairs in the Emilia-Romagna Region, the event combines commercial and cultural dimensions, offering an opportunity to visit the historic center, discover local products, and experience the authentic atmosphere of a village in the Reggiana plain.