2026 calendar · Traditions

Events
& festivals.

Riparbella’s calendar of events for 2026: wine, olive oil, biodiversity, street art, wild boar, flowers and Christmas. All organised by the Pro Loco Riparbella.

11 Main events in 2026

54ª Wild Boar Festival

33ª Agrifiera farm fair

9 Wine cellars at Ripawine

Experiencing
Riparbella

Something happens in Riparbella almost all year round. The events are born in the town itself : the Pro Loco organises them, volunteers do the serving, and the same cooks as ever do the cooking.

They aren’t designed for tourists, yet they are becoming one of the most genuine ways to get to know a Val di Cecina town — and the people who live in it.

April 25–26 2026

Biodiversity · Zero food miles

Pianeta Ripa

Il Giardino · La Fagiolaia

A community festival devoted to biodiversity, sustainability and zero-food-mile produce, with the Pro Loco’s food stands open at lunchtime (closing at 7pm): Riparbella-style soup, lasagne with ragù, sausages and beans, and local grilled meats. The programme also includes craft markets, workshops for children, a play area and talks with the Distretto Rurale and the GAL Terre Etrusche. New this year: the RiparChianina, an artisan sausage made with zero-food-mile Chianina beef from the Mengozzi farm, cooked over embers. Under the patronage of the Municipality of Riparbella.

Information and programme on the Pro Loco site →

May 23–24 2026

Town in bloom · 5th edition

Ripafiorita

Old town

The town is covered in flowers, installations and artistic flower carpets, created together with the Pro Loco of Fucecchio. Alleyways decorated by residents, markets, the “Borgo in Fiore” competition, guided tours of the murals and a food trail taking in the Angolo del Focolare, della Brace and del Borgo. The old town is closed to traffic (Saturday 11am–midnight, Sunday 10am–midnight) with a free shuttle service from San Martino.

Information and programme on the Pro Loco site →

June 20–21 2026

Street food · Tradition

Zonzellando

Piazza del Popolo · Old town

Two evenings devoted to the Zonzellona alla Riparbellina , the town’s culinary icon: crisp, hot and made for sharing. Alongside it, local street food, typical produce and wine from the area, with live music, DJ sets, art installations, a vintage car display and a children’s area. Food stands open from 6.30pm.

Information and programme on the Pro Loco site →

July 10–12 2026

Wine · 9th edition

Ripawine

Old town · The area’s 9 wineries

Three evenings with Riparbella’s nine wineries, each with its own station: Caiarossa, La Regola, Duemani, Pakravan-Papi, Prima Pietra, Colline Albelle, Urlari, Quercialuce and La Cava. The town is entirely pedestrianised, with a tasting glass and glass holder, tasting tokens, food by the Pro Loco and music throughout the squares. There is a free shuttle service and parking outside the centre. Organised with FISAR and the Municipality.

Information and programme on the Pro Loco site →

August 1–3 2026

Farming · 33rd edition

Agrifiera

Il Giardino · La Fagiolaia

Born as the old livestock fair, today it is the town’s agricultural and traditional-crafts fair. Vintage tractor parade, local livestock display, falconry, first pony rides, activities for children and the “Premio Renzo Meini” open-air painting competition. On the Monday the historic livestock fair takes place once again. Country cooking, with stands opening at 7.30pm.

Information and programme on the Pro Loco site →

August 29–30 2026

Live shows · Local talent

Ripa Talent

Parco C. A. Dalla Chiesa · Town squares

Two evenings devoted to music, dance and creativity, with the spotlight on young people and local talent. Performances, a singing competition and the Pro Loco’s Festa del Fritto to round off the Riparbella summer.

Information and programme on the Pro Loco site →

September 26–27 2026

Street art · 3rd edition

La Collina
delle Fiabe

Old town · Wineries of the area

The festival that since 2024 has turned Riparbella into an open-air gallery: more than thirteen murals signed by artists such as Ericailcane, Hitnes, Tellas, Aris, Giorgio Bartocci, Zed1 and Gio Pistone. Over the weekend there are unveilings of the new works, guided tours, an “artistic wine trail” along the Anello del Vino and food by the Pro Loco. Promoted by the Municipality with Start Attitude and curated by Gian Guido Maria Grassi, with the Tuscany Region and the Riparbella wind farm.

Information and programme on the Pro Loco site →

November 6–8 · 13–15 2026

54th edition · Two weekends

Wild Boar Festival

Marquee · Largo Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa

Riparbella’s landmark event — the Sagra del Cinghiale — has been running for more than fifty years. Over the two November weekends — Friday and Saturday for dinner, Sunday for lunch as well — the long-standing cooks Ubaldina, Ottorina and Anna prepare over a tonne of wild boar: pappardelle, lasagne and polenta with wild boar, roast meat and Riparbella-style ragù, mixed grill and beans. To finish, castagnaccio chestnut cake, cantuccini biscuits, local wine and vin santo.

Information and programme on the Pro Loco site →

November 22 2026

New olive oil · Tradition

Festival of Tradition
and New Olive Oil

Old town

Devoted to freshly pressed extra virgin olive oil and to the recipes of times gone by. Crostini with new oil, chicken liver pâté and mushrooms; cured meats and cheeses; pappardelle with wild boar or boscaiola sauce; mixed grill and the traditional local cake.

Information and programme on the Pro Loco site →

December 20 2026

Christmas · Markets

Ripa Christmas

Old town

The town lights up with Christmas spirit: craft markets, music, entertainment and guided tours of the murals. At the Pro Loco stands you will find mulled wine, hot chocolate, roast chestnuts and traditional filled rolls. A day of celebration for young and old alike.

Information and programme on the Pro Loco site →

Dec–Jan 26 2026–2027

Town-wide nativity scenes · Competition

The Art of Nativity Scenes

Alleyways and corners of the town

From 26 December 2026 to 10 January 2027 the town turns into one large open-air nativity scene: alleyways, windows and doorways become places of storytelling and tradition. A free competition open to residents, families, businesses and associations, with the final prize-giving on 10 January 2027.

Information and entries on the Pro Loco site →