On Sunday 8 November 2026, Montalto Pavese hosts St Martin’s Fair (Fiera di San Martino), a day celebrating local traditions, craftsmanship, food and entertainment. Set in the hills of the Oltrepò Pavese, the fair brings together craft stalls, street food, exhibitions, performances and activities for children, alongside cultural events and opportunities to enjoy the area’s traditional cuisine.

The fair offers visitors the chance to spend an autumn Sunday exploring local flavours and traditions while discovering the initiatives organised by the town’s associations. The programme caters for adults and children alike, featuring everything from vintage tractors and birds of prey to photography exhibitions and the third edition of the cake competition.

Throughout the day, visitors can browse local craft stalls and street food stands, discover handmade products and local initiatives, and take part in the various activities organised around the town.

The programme includes a children’s area with inflatable attractions, street performers and an escape room. Agricultural machinery enthusiasts can admire vintage and modern tractors, while the Alpine troops’ headquarters will host Rapaci in mostra, an exhibition of birds of prey organised by Falconeria Professionale.

The local Pro Loco association and the Alpine troops will also offer traditional food, adding to the welcoming atmosphere and celebrating the culinary heritage of the Oltrepò Pavese.

The day features exhibitions, activities for visitors of all ages, events for children and opportunities to come together as a community.

From 10:00 am – Charity raffle

The morning begins with a charity raffle, combining the festive spirit of the fair with an opportunity to support a good cause.

From 10:00 am – Palazzo Cristina: “The Future Is Handmade”

Palazzo Cristina hosts an exhibition dedicated to creativity and traditional handicrafts. Visitors can discover handmade pieces and techniques such as crochet, ceramics, basket weaving and embroidery.

From 10:00 am – Photography exhibition at the Palazzo Cristina stables

The stables of Palazzo Cristina will host a photography exhibition by Alessandro Anglisani, identified as the winner of the Places category at the 2025 World Food Photography Awards. The exhibition offers an opportunity for photography enthusiasts and visitors interested in combining the fair with a cultural experience.

2:00 pm – Third edition of the cake competition

In the afternoon, culinary creativity takes centre stage with the third edition of the cake competition, celebrating local food traditions and community participation.

3:00 pm – Awards ceremony for children’s school projects

The municipal sports hall will host the awards ceremony for work created by children attending schools in Montalto Pavese. Organised by the local municipal administration, the event includes the presentation of certificates and prizes in the presence of the headteacher and local authorities.

From 4:00 pm – Mulled wine at the Alpine troops’ headquarters

The day continues with a convivial gathering at the Alpine troops’ headquarters, where warm mulled wine will be served to visitors.

St Martin’s Fair is also an opportunity to discover Montalto Pavese and the rolling countryside that characterises this part of the Province of Pavia. Vineyards, historic villages and scenic roads make the Oltrepò Pavese an appealing destination for an autumn day trip, combining local traditions with regional food and wine.

Visitors can use the fair as a starting point for exploring the surrounding area, taking time to enjoy the vineyard landscapes and smaller villages that preserve the rural heritage of the region.

Event: St Martin’s Fair in Montalto Pavese

Date: Sunday 8 November 2026

Location: Montalto Pavese, Province of Pavia, Lombardy, Italy

Programme highlights: Craft stalls, street food, children’s activities, vintage and modern tractors, street performers, an escape room, an exhibition of birds of prey, craft and photography exhibitions, a cake competition and traditional food.

Information: Cristina, +39 333 574 2682, also available via WhatsApp.

When is St Martin’s Fair in Montalto Pavese?

The fair takes place on Sunday 8 November 2026. According to the published programme, the first activities begin at 10:00 am.

What can visitors do at the fair?

Visitors can browse craft stalls, sample street food, see vintage and modern tractors, enjoy activities for children and watch street performers. The programme also includes exhibitions, a display of birds of prey and a cake competition.

Which exhibitions can visitors see in Montalto Pavese?

From 10:00 am, Palazzo Cristina hosts The Future Is Handmade, featuring crochet, ceramics, basket weaving and embroidery. A photography exhibition by Alessandro Anglisani will also be open at the stables of Palazzo Cristina.

Where can visitors find more information about St Martin’s Fair?

For further information, contact Cristina on +39 333 574 2682, including via WhatsApp.