Vespagiro
The Vespa rally and vintage festival in Alvignano
About Vespagiro
Vespagiro, the Vespa festival in Alvignano
Vespagiro is the major festival dedicated to the legendary Vespa, which every year in early June brings the town of Alvignano to life in the province of Caserta, in the heart of Campania. Organized by the Vespa Club Alvignano with the support of the local municipality, the event has become a staple for fans of the historic Pontedera scooter and local families, successfully blending community spirit, motors, music, and folk traditions.
A nationally recognized Vespa rally
Vespagiro is more than just a local fair: it is an official stage of the National and Regional Tourism Championship of the Vespa Club Italia. Because of this, on Sunday, numerous Vespa Clubs from all over the region and beyond flock to Alvignano, creating a spectacular procession of vintage and modern Vespas that winds through the roads of the Matese mountains and the Caserta countryside.
Three days of events and entertainment
The festival spans an entire weekend, offering a rich program that alternates between musical moments, performances, and activities for children. Highlights include:
- concerts and musical evenings with local artists and bands;
- DJ sets and evening entertainment in the festival area;
- the spectacular Slow Race, a classic test of skill in the Vespa world;
- trial bike exhibitions and entertainment shows;
- the Vespagiro Baby, a mini-ride designed for children on a safe circuit.
The Vespa ride and the local area
The highlight is the Sunday Vespa ride, which takes participants to discover the landscapes of the Upper Caserta area, winding through hills, villages, and views of the Matese. It is the perfect opportunity to experience the region from the saddle of an iconic vehicle, in the festive and sharing atmosphere that is the true soul of Vespagiro.
Flavors and conviviality
Throughout the event, food stalls offer specialties and typical products from the Caserta area, turning the festival grounds into a convivial meeting point. Between the roar of engines and gastronomic stops, Vespagiro captures the identity of Alvignano and the passion of an entire community for the Vespa, an timeless symbol of Italian style.
Vespagiro — edition 2026
Vespagiro 2026: 80 years of Vespa
The 17th edition of Vespagiro, held in Alvignano from June 5 to 7, 2026, celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Vespa with a vintage soul, organized by the Vespa Club Alvignano with the support of the municipality.
Friday opened the festival with folk music by Sfessania and a DJ set by I Soci, featuring Dario Cacchillo and Miss Lady V on the decks. Saturday was an evening entirely made in Alvignano, featuring the Contrada del Lupo (winner of the 2026 Palio Alvignanese), the DueQuarti Band, singer-songwriter Demis Manzo, and the winners of The Voice Generations, Jessica and Gilda.
Sunday, the big day of the rally: from 8:30 AM, registration and welcome for Vespa Clubs, official greetings, and the Vespa ride. In the afternoon, the Slow Race, trial shows, the "Non solo Marilyn" burlesque show, and the grand musical finale. Great success for the new Vespagiro Baby, the mini-ride dedicated to children.
Programme Vespagiro 2026
Friday, June 5
- Folk music by Sfessania
- DJ set by I Soci, with Dario Cacchillo and Miss Lady V
Saturday, June 6
- Performance by the Contrada del Lupo, winner of the 2026 Palio Alvignanese
- DueQuarti Band live
- Singer-songwriter Demis Manzo
- Jessica and Gilda, winners of The Voice Generations
Sunday, June 7
- 8:30 AM – Registration and welcome for Vespa Clubs
- Official greetings and speech by the Aurora Anti-Violence Center of Spazio Donna E.T.S.
- Vespa ride
- Vespagiro Baby, mini-ride for children
- Slow Race
- 4:00 PM – Musical entertainment with Luigi Riccio, trial shows
- "Non solo Marilyn – The Diamond Jubilee Burlesque Show"
- Grand finale with Gianluca Manzieri & Dino Piacenti, DJ Pandemonio, and Wecandance
Highlights Vespagiro 2026
- Special edition for the 80th anniversary of the Vespa
- The grand Sunday Vespa ride
- The classic Slow Race
- The new Vespagiro Baby for children
- Trial and burlesque shows
- Food stalls with local products
Prices Vespagiro 2026
Practical information — Vespagiro
Getting there
Alvignano is located in the province of Caserta, in the Upper Caserta area. By car, it can be reached from the Caianello exit (A1 motorway) or from Caserta by following signs for the Volturno Valley. The nearest train station is Alvignano-Dragoni, on the Naples–Piedimonte Matese line.
Admission and information
Access to the festival area and shows is free; for registration for the Vespa rally and the Vespa ride, please contact the Vespa Club Alvignano. Food stalls are open all three evenings.
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Area Mercato