Spring Festival
The spring mega-market in the center of Calderara di Reno
About Spring Festival
The festival that announces spring in Calderara di Reno
The Spring Festival is one of the most anticipated events of spring in Calderara di Reno, a town in the plains just a few kilometers from Bologna, in the Metropolitan City that is part of Emilia-Romagna. For one day, the heart of the town transforms into a large outdoor celebration space: the center is closed to traffic, and Piazza Guglielmo Marconi and Via Roma become the stage for a popular event that attracts residents and visitors from neighboring towns.
The mega-market and Italian excellences
The core of the event is the mega-market, a long line of stalls dedicated to Italian excellences: typical products, food and wine specialties, crafts, flowers, and objects. Strolling among the stands is the best way to experience the day, discover the flavors of the region, and appreciate the ingenuity of the artisans who animate the festival.
Performances, gastronomy, and associations
Alongside the market, the day is marked by street theater performances and street arts, which make the atmosphere lively and engaging for both adults and children. There is also a food stand, managed by the Merchants' Committee, where you can taste local specialties. Local associations play a leading role with proposals and activities dedicated to the community, confirming the participatory and community-focused nature of the festival.
- When: a spring Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Where: Piazza Marconi and Via Roma, Calderara di Reno (BO)
- Admission: free
- Organizer: Municipality of Calderara di Reno with the Merchants' Committee
A tradition of the Bolognese plain
The Spring Festival is part of the calendar of town festivals that characterize the province of Bologna: moments of social gathering where local commerce, associations, and popular traditions meet in the squares. In Calderara di Reno, the event symbolically marks the arrival of the good season and offers an opportunity to rediscover the town center in a convivial way, with flavors, music, and entertainment.
Spring Festival — edition 2026
For the 2026 edition, the Spring Festival returned to Calderara di Reno on Sunday, April 19, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The center was closed to traffic, and Piazza Marconi and Via Roma welcomed the mega-market with Italian excellences.
The program included street theater performances, the food stand by the Merchants' Committee with local specialties, and initiatives by local associations dedicated to the community. Admission was free; traffic diversions remained active from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Programme Spring Festival 2026
- Mega-market with Italian excellences in Piazza Marconi and Via Roma
- Street theater performances
- Food stand by the Merchants' Committee
- Initiatives and activities by local associations
Highlights Spring Festival 2026
Prices Spring Festival 2026
Practical information — Spring Festival
How to get there
Calderara di Reno is located less than 20 km from Bologna. By car, it can be reached from the Bologna ring road and the main roads of the plain; by train via the local railway station, connected to Bologna Centrale. During the festival, the center is closed to traffic: it is advisable to use the parking lots in the surrounding streets.
Times and admission
The event takes place on a single day, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with free admission. Traffic diversions are in effect from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Tips
Event suitable for families. For updated show schedules and date confirmation, it is best to consult the website of the Municipality of Calderara di Reno.
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Where does it take place — Spring Festival
Piazza Marconi e via Roma
Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 40012 Calderara di Reno