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 stalls 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 at our food stands, open every evening. Don't miss the chance to try Spiedo Bresciano, a renowned local roasted meat specialty, available for dine-in or takeaway on select days.
Join us for ten days of festivities! Every 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, performance by the Calcinato Musical Band and Majorettes. 8:00 PM: Palio Vie contro Vie: Singing Competition (fairgrounds). 9:00 PM: Live music entertainment: CALCINATO SHOW CONTEST. 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 2:00 PM: Palio Vie contro 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 entertainment: 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 (also available for takeaway). 2:00 PM: Palio Vie contro Vie: Kids' Day (Oratorio). 8:00 PM: Fashion show by Sitam Fashion School of Baratti Marilena. 9:00 PM: Live music entertainment: 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 (Cuccagna verticale) (fairgrounds). 📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 8:00 PM: Performance by Music & Life School of Calcinato. 9:00 PM: Live music entertainment: 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 entertainment: 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 (also for takeaway) 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 entertainment: Orchestra ORNELLA NICOLINI. 10:00 PM: Lottery prize drawing. 10:30 PM: Fireworks display. 11:30 PM: Local craft market closes (Piazza Pertini). 11:59 PM: Event concludes, greetings from the Committee.