Altro · August 28, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · Calcinato (BS)
The Fiera di Santa Maria in Calcinato offers ten days of celebration with a rich program of events for all ages. Every evening, you'll find food stands serving delicious Brescian specialties, a funfair, and a charity raffle. There will also be live music, art and local craft exhibitions, plus the traditional Palio Vie contro Vie with exciting races and games.
Indulge in authentic Brescian cuisine, featuring a variety of local specialties and the renowned Spiedo Bresciano, a traditional slow-roasted meat dish that's a must-try.
Join us for ten days of festivities! Each evening from 7:30 PM, the food stands open with Brescian specialties and a bar, alongside a large funfair. 📅 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 6:00 PM: Fair inauguration with authorities' greetings, performance by the Calcinato Musical Band and Majorettes. 8:00 PM: Palio Vie contro Vie: Singing Competition (fairgrounds). 9:00 PM: Live music: CALCINATO SHOW CONTEST. 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 2:00 PM: Palio Vie conto Vie: Volleyball Tournament (Oratorio). 3:00 PM: Inauguration of the 'Premio Arte e Pittura 2026' exhibition for the 5th Mauro Malgaritta Memorial and 18th Clementina Salvini Memorial (on display at Scuola Materna Mazzoleni). 6:00 PM: Local craft market in Piazza Sandro Pertini (in collaboration with Pro Loco Calcinato). 6:30 PM: 'Premio Arte e Pittura 2026' awards ceremony (at Scuola Materna Mazzoleni). 8:30 PM: Art exhibition closes (at Scuola Materna Mazzoleni). 9:00 PM: Live music: BANDA FABER. 11:30 PM: Local craft market closes (Piazza Pertini). 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 8:00 AM: Registration at the fairgrounds for the Vintage Car Parade and setup of the Vintage Tractor exhibition in Piazza Pertini. 12:30 PM: Food stand opens with Spiedo Bresciano (takeaway available). 2:00 PM: Palio Vie contro Vie: Kids' Day (Oratorio). 8:00 PM: Fashion show by Sitam Fashion School by Baratti Marilena. 9:00 PM: Live music: Orchestra DOMENICO CERRI. 📅 MONDAY, AUGUST 31 8:00 PM: Palio Vie contro Vie: Briscola Card Game, Board Games (fairgrounds). 8:00 PM: Performance by Bubu & Friends. 9:00 PM: Latin night with Graziano Fusion Dance group. 📅 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 8:00 PM: Palio Vie contro Vie: Wipeout - inflatable obstacle course (fairgrounds). 📅 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 8:30 PM: Palio Vie contro Vie: Quizzettone fantasia (fairgrounds). 📅 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 8:30 PM: Palio Vie contro Vie: Vertical Greasy Pole (fairgrounds). 📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 8:00 PM: Performance by Music & Life School of Calcinato. 9:00 PM: Live music: Orchestra RAF BENZONI. 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 10:00 AM: Bonsai Exhibition opens (Elementary school gym). 8:00 PM: Performance by Majorettes Calcinato sports group. 9:00 PM: Live music: Orchestra I RODIGINI. 10:00 PM: Bonsai Exhibition closes (Elementary school gym). 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 10:00 AM: Bonsai Exhibition opens (Elementary school gym). 12:30 PM: Food stand opens with Spiedo Bresciano (takeaway available) with the Gruppo Alpini Calcinatello and entertainment to follow. 2:30 PM: Palio Vie contro Vie: Soapy Slide, Soapy Soccer (Oratorio). 6:00 PM: Local craft market in Piazza Pertini (in collaboration with Pro Loco Calcinato). 8:00 PM: Performance by Pole Academy sports group of Montichiari. 9:00 PM: Bonsai Exhibition closes (Elementary school gym). 9:00 PM: Live music: Orchestra ORNELLA NICOLINI. 10:00 PM: Lottery prize drawing. 10:30 PM: Fireworks show. 11:30 PM: Local craft market closes (Piazza Pertini). 11:59 PM: Event closes, greetings from the Committee.