Spring Festival
Two days of flowers, plants, crafts, and shows in the historic center of Castelfranco Emilia
About Spring Festival
The festival that tells the story of Castelfranco
The Spring Festival is one of the most anticipated events in the calendar of Castelfranco Emilia, a municipality in the Province of Modena, in the heart of the Emilian plain. For an entire weekend, the historic center transforms into a large open-air space where flowers, plants, crafts, and popular tradition intertwine with shows, workshops, and good local cuisine. It is a festival that speaks of the community coming together, and which every spring attracts families and visitors from all over Emilia-Romagna.
Flowers, plants, and markets along Corso Martiri
The heart of the event is Corso Martiri, where the exhibition and sale of flowers, plants, garden items, and equipment unfolds from morning to evening. Alongside the nurserymen, there is the art and craft market, stands of local associations, and a large area dedicated to families, with traditional wooden games, carousels for children, and a space designed for four-legged friends.
A journey through the squares
The festival is spread throughout the center: in Piazza Aldo Moro, the organic market «Bio c'è» with local producers and the street art of «Montmartre» are concentrated, while Piazza Curiel hosts the craft beer festival paired with organic cheeses, with workshops and masterclasses. There is also the extraordinary opening of the Communal Vinegar Cellar, with guided tours and tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, a tribute to one of the gastronomic excellences of the territory.
Shows and workshops for everyone
The two days are marked by street performances, giant soap bubbles, puppet shows, animated readings in the library, and botanical workshops for children at the Civic Museum. On Sunday, color explodes with the Brazilian Carnival, with floats, music, and churrasco, while on Saturday evening, the «Paperella Party» livens up the center with music and street food until late at night.
A free community festival
Organized by the Municipality of Castelfranco Emilia together with the association «È Castelfranco Emilia» and with the collaboration of numerous local entities, the Spring Festival has free admission. It is the perfect opportunity to discover the center of an authentic Emilian city, also known as the homeland of tortellino, in a festive atmosphere that officially inaugurates spring.
Spring Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition animated the center of Castelfranco Emilia on the weekend of April 18th and 19th, with exhibitions of flowers and plants in Corso Martiri (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM), an art and craft market, association stands, a family area, and a space for dogs. Piazza Aldo Moro hosted the organic market «Bio c'è» and street art by «Montmartre»; Piazza Curiel hosted the craft beer festival with organic cheeses. Shows, workshops, Brazilian Carnival, and visits to the Communal Vinegar Cellar completed the program.
Programme Spring Festival 2026
Saturday, April 18th
- 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM — Corso Martiri: exhibition and sale of flowers, plants, crafts, and garden items; art and craft market, association stands, traditional wooden games, children's carousels, and dog area
- 10:30 AM — Lea Garofalo Municipal Library: «The Garden of Stories», animated reading for children aged 3 to 7 (Bugs Bunny ODV Association)
- 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM — Corso Martiri: «Bubble Trip», the magical cart of giant soap bubbles with Gabriel Bubbles
- 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM — Corso Martiri: «Peace & Bubbles», giant soap bubble show
- from 6:00 PM until late evening — Corso Martiri (Modena side): «Paperella Party» with music, street food, and beer
Sunday, April 19th
- 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM — Corso Martiri: exhibitions of flowers, plants, and crafts (as on Saturday)
- morning — Piazza Aldo Moro: «Montmartre», street art with contemporary works and live creations (Gruppo Amici dell'Arte del Centro Culturale Almo)
- 11:00 AM — Civic Museum area: puppet show «Princess Primavera and the Witch Gennarina» (Bugs Bunny ODV Association)
- 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Corso Martiri (Bologna side): Brazilian Carnival with floats, seated lunch, music, drinks, and churrasco
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Via Circondaria Nord 116: extraordinary opening of the Communal Vinegar Cellar, with guided tours at 4:15 PM and 5:15 PM and tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Highlights Spring Festival 2026
Prices Spring Festival 2026
Practical information — Spring Festival
Where
Historic center of Castelfranco Emilia (MO): Corso Martiri, Piazza Aldo Moro, Piazza Curiel, Civic Museum and Lea Garofalo Municipal Library area.
How to get there
By car: Castelfranco Emilia is located along the Via Emilia (SS9), between Modena and Bologna, near the A1 motorway exit. By train: Castelfranco Emilia station is on the Milan-Bologna line, a few minutes' walk from the center.
Admission
Free admission. Flower and plant exhibitions in Corso Martiri are open from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on both days.
Organization
Municipality of Castelfranco Emilia and association «È Castelfranco Emilia».
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Where does it take place — Spring Festival
Corso Martiri e piazze del centro storico
Corso Martiri, 41013 Castelfranco Emilia