Vecchiano Spring Fair
Three days of exhibitions, shows, markets, and tradition in the heart of Vecchiano
About Spring Fair
A village festival that welcomes spring
The Vecchiano Spring Fair is one of the most cherished events in the calendar of the Municipality of Vecchiano, in the Province of Pisa, at the gateway to the Migliarino San Rossore Massaciuccoli Regional Park. Every year, during the long Easter weekend, the historic center dresses up for the occasion, becoming a large pedestrian route that connects squares, streets, and courtyards into one big meeting area. It is neither a gastronomic festival nor an international tourist attraction: it is a community festival, built by the many local associations, schools, the Pro Loco, and the volunteer and sports groups that enliven the area.
A journey through art, culture, and tradition
The heart of the Fair is the Piazza P.P. Pasolini performance zone, where shows, award ceremonies, and musical moments are concentrated, but the event spreads throughout the entire village. Numerous exhibitions are set up in the town's spaces: the collective exhibition of local artists in the Council Chamber, art displays at the Giusti Gallery, artistic artifacts in the rectory of the S. Alessandro Parish, and initiatives by the Pro Loco. A special space is dedicated to the "50 Years in Masks" photography exhibition, curated by the Vecchianese Carnival Committee to celebrate the half-century of the historic Vecchiano Carnival, complete with a scenic float set up in front of the Theater.
Shows, sports, and fun for everyone
- Live performances: dance, breakdance, pole dance, bubble magic, cabaret, and comedy entertainment
- Sports and wellness: the Spring Walk with 2, 5, and 10 km routes, karate and sports dance exhibitions
- Family and children: wooden games, workshops, baby dance, rides, and a funfair in Piazza Garibaldi
- Market and crafts: commercial stalls, hobbyists, and artisans along the streets of the center
- Food and wine: food truck area active for dinners and lunches, aperitifs, and the traditional Easter Monday picnic
Schools and associations as protagonists
A distinctive feature of the Fair is the strong participation of the "Daniela Settesoldi" Comprehensive Institute: the works of pupils from the kindergartens, primary, and secondary schools of the hamlets of Vecchiano, Nodica, Avane, Filettole, and Migliarino are exhibited in the Giusti Gallery. Guided tours of the Civic Tower and the Church of S. Alessandro, organized by the Vecchianese Archaeological Group, also allow visitors to discover the village's historical heritage. The entire event is free to enter.
Spring Fair — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Vecchiano Spring Fair transformed the village into a large event trail from April 4 to 6. The exhibitions set up in the town's spaces — from the collective of local artists in the Council Chamber to the "50 Years in Masks" photo exhibition by the Vecchianese Carnival Committee — accompanied a rich program of shows in Piazza P.P. Pasolini. Numerous local associations and schools were involved, with the "Daniela Settesoldi" Comprehensive Institute featuring prominently in the exhibitions. Between sports, dance, music, food trucks, and the Easter Monday picnic, the free event confirmed its role as a great community festival.
Programme Spring Fair 2026
Saturday, April 4
- 14:30 — Inauguration of the Fair: opening parade in front of the Town Hall with musical accompaniment by the Filarmonica Senofonte Prato and the Associations of the Volunteer and Sports Councils; arrival of the procession in Piazza P.P. Pasolini
- 14:30 - 15:30 — 2026 Spring Walk (Three Provinces Trophy / Pisan-Lucchese Running Trophy) organized by "Fiore di Loto Ets" and "Gruppo Sportivo Handicappati Toscana APS" of Camaiore — 2-5-10 km routes, departure from Piazza P.P. Pasolini
- 15:00 — Greetings from the Municipal Administration and Artist Awards
- 16:00 — Cake Cutting by the Panificio Pasticceria Pardi of Filettole
- 16:15 - 19:30 — Petite Battle Jam pt4, Break Dance event organized by A.S.D. Petite Danseuse by Diana Somma
- 17:00 - 19:00 — Inauguration of Thematic Spaces and Exhibitions
- 19:30 - 21:00 — Sin Prisa Sunset Beats with Emy Z Dj
- 21:00 - 22:30 — Petite Danseuse at the Fair, performance by students of the Petite Danseuse dance school
Sunday, April 5
- 10:00 - 19:00 — Wooden games and workshops for all ages by ANIMARTE
- 10:00 / 16:00 — Visit to the Civic Tower and Church of S. Alessandro by the G.A.V. Vecchianese Archaeological Group
- 15:00 — Painting workshop for children by Animarte
- 15:00 - 17:30 — Family show "The Magic of Bubbles" with D'Artagnan, the bubble magician
- 18:00 - 20:00 — "The Voice of Fashion" fashion show with singing interludes, organized by Vecchiano businesses, hosted by performer Freaky Bea
- 20:00 - 21:00 — Dining in company, waiting for a night of music and fun
- 21:00 - 21:30 — Pole Dance performance by Polevolution ASD
- 21:30 - 00:00 — The Country Dj's (dj set by Simone Palla, Walter Demi, and Andrea Andreotti)
Monday, April 6 (Easter Monday)
- 10:00 - 19:00 — Wooden games and workshops for all ages by ANIMARTE
- 10:00 / 16:00 — Visit to the Civic Tower and Church of S. Alessandro (G.A.V.)
- 11:00 - 13:00 — Aperitif Among Books: presentation of the book "Venere fuori cornice" by Nicoletta Bernardini (MDS Editore)
- From 12:00 — Easter Monday picnic in the gardens of Via Indipendenza
- 15:00 - 16:00 — Karate exhibition "Tradition and Spirit" by A.S.D. Shingitai of Pisa
- 15:00 - 19:00 — Animation, games, and baby dance by Pallina Animation
- 16:00 — Comedy entertainment with clown Lacoste (ANIMARTE)
- 17:00 - 19:00 — Vecchiano NEXT GEN (first edition): live show by young bands — Alex Mcrock Projet, Urban Four, Blackbird Jam Band — organized by Blackbird Accademia Musicale
- 19:00 - 20:00 — "Tragedies to Laugh At", grand comedy show by Graziano Salvadori
- 20:00 - 22:00 — Vintage music with DJ Simone Palla and his vinyls
Thematic areas
Piazza Garibaldi (rides and funfair); Piazza P.P. Pasolini (shows and association space); Teatro Olimpia ("50 Years in Masks" exhibition); Council Chamber (collective exhibition); food truck area on the Via Indipendenza side; commercial stalls on Via Bandecca, Via Barsuglia, and Via S. Alessandro.
Highlights Spring Fair 2026
- Inauguration with the Filarmonica Senofonte Prato and parade through the village streets
- "50 Years in Masks" photo exhibition for the 50th anniversary of the Vecchiano Carnival
- Spring Walk with 2-5-10 km routes
- "The Voice of Fashion" fashion show and Break Dance Petite Battle Jam pt4
- Final comedy show "Tragedies to Laugh At" by Graziano Salvadori
Prices Spring Fair 2026
Practical information — Spring Fair
How to get there
Vecchiano is located in the province of Pisa, a few kilometers from the Pisa Nord exit of the A12 motorway. By train, the Vecchiano station is on the Pisa-Viareggio line. The nearest airport is the Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa.
Parking
Parking areas are available in Piazza Pertini (with spaces reserved for disabled visitors), Piazza Galletti, and along the banks of the Serchio river.
Admission
Access to all Fair initiatives is free.
Information
Municipality of Vecchiano, Via G.B. Barsuglia 182, 56019 Vecchiano (PI) — tel. +39 050 859611.
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Where does it take place — Spring Fair
Centro storico di Vecchiano
Piazza P.P. Pasolini, 56019 Vecchiano