Spring Festival in Ponte a Egola
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions

Spring Festival in Ponte a Egola

A day of markets, gastronomy, and entertainment in the heart of Ponte a Egola

San Miniato — Pisa (050) Since 2012
Dates 19 Apr โ€” 19 Apr 2026
Location San Miniato (050)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Spring Festival

The Spring Festival brings Ponte a Egola, a village in the municipality of San Miniato near Pisa, to life with a day dedicated to community, local trade, and fun for all ages. In Piazza Guido Rossa, the artisan market, food stalls, dog shows, circus performances, and live music transform the town center into a vibrant open-air gathering space. Organized by Confcommercio Pisa and the Natural Commercial Center, it is a well-established spring tradition in the leather-working district of the lower Valdarno.

A spring celebration in the heart of the Valdarno Pisano

The Spring Festival in Ponte a Egola is one of the most anticipated events in the spring calendar for this village in the municipality of San Miniato, in the province of Pisa. For an entire day, the town center turns into a large open-air festival space where trade, gastronomy, and entertainment blend together for families, children, and visitors of all ages. The event, which reached its fourteenth edition in 2026, has moved to the renovated Piazza Guido Rossa, the beating heart of the day.

The artisan market and food stalls

The star of the festival is the artisan market, which occupies the square from morning until evening with stalls featuring handicrafts, local products, and unique creations. At noon, the food stalls open, offering a variety of food and drinksโ€”perfect for a lunch with friends while enjoying local specialties. Ponte a Egola, world-renowned for its leather industry, welcomes visitors with a convivial atmosphere that highlights the local commercial and productive fabric.

Shows, entertainment, and live music

The day's program alternates between performances and entertainment designed for audiences of all ages:

  • Dog shows featuring Dog Dance & Agility Dog, celebrating the bond between humans and animals;
  • Circus performances and workshops for children;
  • Live music and aperitifs in the afternoon;
  • The traditional lottery draw that closes the festival.

The areas dedicated to families and children make the Spring Festival an event for everyone, focused on community and fun.

A local event

The event is organized by Confcommercio Pisa and the Natural Commercial Center of Ponte a Egola, with the patronage of the Municipality of San Miniato and the support of the Chamber of Commerce of North-West Tuscany. More than just a village fair, the Spring Festival has become a gathering opportunity that rewards the efforts of local merchants and showcases the identity of this corner of Tuscany, nestled between the Egola River and the hills of San Miniato, famous for its white truffles and leather craftsmanship.

Spring Festival โ€” edition 2026

The fourteenth edition of the Spring Festival in Ponte a Egola took place in the renovated Piazza Guido Rossa, recording great success with nearly 3,000 attendees throughout the day. An artisan market, food stalls, dog shows, circus acts, live music, and the traditional lottery draw enlivened the town center, with even higher participation from families and children than in previous years.

The 2026 edition, the fourteenth, brought the Spring Festival to Piazza Guido Rossa for the first time, the heart of Ponte a Egola. The day recorded nearly 3,000 attendees, a result hailed by organizers as a great success in terms of participation and community spirit.

Programme Spring Festival 2026

Daily Program

  • 10:00 AM โ€” Opening of the artisan market (until 8:00 PM) and family/children's areas
  • 11:15 AM โ€” Dog Dance & Agility Dog with Marley Supercane
  • 12:00 PM โ€” Opening of food & drink stalls
  • 3:00 PM โ€” Circus School show for children
  • 4:00 PM โ€” Book presentation: "L'ambasciatore dei randagi" by Emanuele Craxi
  • 5:00 PM โ€” Live music and aperitif
  • 6:00 PM โ€” Lottery draw and festival closing

Highlights Spring Festival 2026

  • Nearly 3,000 attendees, an increase compared to previous years
  • Dog Dance & Agility Dog show with Marley Supercane
  • Artisan market held all day in Piazza Guido Rossa
  • Circus performances and activities for children
  • Live music, aperitif, and lottery draw

Prices Spring Festival 2026

Free admission to the event and market. Food and drinks at the stalls are subject to payment.

Practical information — Spring Festival

How to get there

Ponte a Egola is located along the SS67 road in the municipality of San Miniato (PI). By car, it is easily accessible from the FI-PI-LI highway (San Miniato exit). By train, the San Miniato-Fucecchio station is just a few minutes away on the Florence-Pisa line.

Hours and admission

The festival takes place over the course of a full day, from morning until evening, in Piazza Guido Rossa. Admission to the event and the market is free; food stalls and purchases are subject to payment.

Tips

An open-air event suitable for families: we recommend comfortable clothing and walking shoes for browsing the stalls. Parking is available on the streets adjacent to the square.

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Where does it take place โ€” Spring Festival

Piazza Guido Rossa, Ponte a Egola

Piazza Guido Rossa, 56024 San Miniato

Spring Festival in brief

Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions Folklore Family Children Art crafts Crafts Outdoor Free Multidisciplinary Pisa

History of Spring Festival