Spring Festival in Marostica
Open-air art and the cutting of the giant mortadella for May Day
About Spring Festival
May Day in the walled town
The Spring Festival is the May Day event in the historic center of Marostica (province of Vicenza, Veneto). For an entire day, the famous Chess Square transforms into a stage for art, music, and tradition, welcoming citizens and visitors in an atmosphere of spring celebration.
Montmartre in Marostica
Among the main attractions is "Montmartre a Marostica", the open-air painting and sculpture exhibition curated by the ARTEZ association, which fills the square with works and artists at work, in a nod to the famous Parisian artists' hill. An opportunity to admire and purchase works of art directly from the creators.
The cutting of the giant mortadella
The highlight of the day is the cutting of the giant mortadella, accompanied by the Malo City Band and followed by a free tasting for the public. There is also an area with inflatables for children, making the festival suitable for the whole family. The event is organized by Pro Marostica.
Spring Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Spring Festival enlivens Piazza degli Scacchi on May 1st, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The day features the open-air painting and sculpture exhibition "Montmartre a Marostica" by ARTEZ A.P.S., the renowned cutting of the giant mortadella at 10:15 AM, accompanied by the Malo City Band and followed by a free tasting, and the inflatable area for children. The event, with free admission, is organized by Pro Marostica.
Programme Spring Festival 2026
Friday, May 1st, 2026 — Piazza degli Scacchi
- 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM — "Montmartre a Marostica": open-air painting and sculpture exhibition by ARTEZ A.P.S.
- 10:15 AM — Cutting of the giant mortadella accompanied by the Malo City Band and free tasting.
- All day — Inflatable area for children.
Organized by Pro Marostica. Free admission.
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Practical information — Spring Festival
How to get there
Marostica is reachable by car from the A31 motorway (exit Dueville or Thiene-Schio) towards Bassano del Grappa. The nearest train station is Bassano del Grappa (about 8 km). The festival takes place in Piazza degli Scacchi, in the pedestrianized historic center.
Admission
Free admission. Free mortadella tasting.
Tips
Family-friendly event, with inflatable area for children.
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Where does it take place — Spring Festival
Piazza degli Scacchi
Piazza degli Scacchi, 36063 Marostica