Maresina Festival 2026 in Valdagno: three days of local flavor and

Maresina Festival 2026 in Valdagno

When: 17-19 April 2026
Where: Valdagno, historic center (Piazza del Comune 1, 36078 Valdagno - VI)
Organizer: Municipality of Valdagno

The Maresina Festival returns for its 13th edition: three days celebrating the maresina, a wild herb typical of local cuisine, with food stalls, workshops, music and outdoor activities in the town center.

Main programme

• Friday 17 April
  • 16:00-20:00 tourist train in the Oltre Agno district (every 30 minutes), departing from Piazza Dante
  • 16:00-23:00 fritole with maresina at Piazza del Mercato
  • 18:00 choir of the Valdagno Adult University (1960s-70s repertoire) at Piazza del Comune
  • 19:00 opening of the “Herbs on the plate” stalls at Piazza del Mercato
  • 21:00 live music with Grace is gone at Piazza del Mercato
• Saturday 18 April
  • 10:00-12:30 and 16:00-20:00 tourist train in the Oltre Agno district (every 30 minutes)
  • 10:00-14:00 fritole with maresina and Provaldagno sweets at Piazza del Mercato
  • 12:00 opening of food stalls in Piazza del Mercato
  • 15:00-19:00 CFP di Trissino - baked goods with maresina
  • 16:00 cultural walk in the historic center with Annalisa Castagna (departure in front of Il Cerchio, Viale Regina Margherita)
  • 18:00 official inauguration with local authorities in Piazza del Mercato
  • 18:30 opening of “Herbs on the plate” stalls
  • 21:00 live music with HBH Band
• Sunday 19 April
  • 08:30 guided excursion “Pedal, breathe nature and live the adventure” with Bike 3 King (departure from Piazza Cavour)
  • 09:00-19:00 CFP di Trissino - baked goods with maresina; flower hair styling
  • 10:00-until sunset market along the historic center
  • 10:00-12:30 and 16:00-20:00 tourist train in the Oltre Agno district (every 30 minutes)
  • 10:00-14:00 fritole with maresina and Provaldagno sweets
  • 10:00 cultural walk “Places of the sacred” with Valeria Sandri (departure in front of Il Cerchio)
  • 12:00 opening of food stalls
  • 15:30-21:30 fritole stalls with maresina and Provaldagno sweets
  • 16:00 “The Winner” show cooking with Giovanni Mercante and tasting
  • 18:00-19:00 music and group dances at Piazza del Comune
  • 18:30 opening of food stalls
  • 21:30 event closing

Highlights

• Local specialties: fritole alla maresina, pasticcio with maresina and other traditional dishes available at stands and local bars.
• Family activities: tourist train and street market along the historic center.
• Cultural offers: guided walks and show cooking with guest chefs to explore local traditions and recipes.

Practical information

The festival takes place in Valdagno’s historic centre. For last-minute updates and any changes to schedules, check the official channels of the Municipality of Valdagno.