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Fiera di San Casciano
location_onCascina, Firenze e Chianti
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Date
August 9 – August 17, 2026
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Free
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Audience
Everyone
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The Fiera di San Casciano represents one of Tuscany's most fascinating markets, with roots stretching back to the Middle Ages when it was the beating heart of commerce for the farming community. This event became particularly celebrated for setting the seasonal price of onions, giving rise to the famous folk saying 'San Cascian delle cipolle, ci vai asciutto e torni molle' – an expression that bears witness to the event's historical importance and the abundance of local produce. Over time, the fair earned the name 'Onion Fair', becoming synonymous with tradition and authenticity. Today, the Fiera di San Casciano jealously guards its original spirit while transforming into a rich and varied celebration that spans more than a week. Alongside traditional stalls selling typical products and local crafts, visitors enjoy musical performances, theatrical shows, and sporting competitions that capture everyone's enthusiasm. The celebrated 'Onion Race' is the symbolic highlight of the fair, attracting participants and spectators from across the region. What makes this fair truly special is its ability to keep an extraordinary cultural heritage alive while enriching it with modern initiatives: from popular games and piazza tombola to fireworks displays and animal shows, plus charitable initiatives that demonstrate how tradition can be contemporary and compassionate. An authentic experience to discover Tuscan excellence and participate in a celebration that unites history, community, and entertainment.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Fiera di San Casciano take place?expand_more
The Fiera di San Casciano runs from August 9 to August 17, 2026 in Cascina, in the province of Pisa.
What is the origin of the Fiera di San Casciano?expand_more
The fair has medieval origins, when it was an important marketplace for trading animals, agricultural tools, and vegetables. It became particularly famous for setting the seasonal price of onions, giving rise to the popular saying ‹San Cascian delle cipolle, ci vai asciutto e torni molle› (San Cascian of the onions – you go dry and return soaked).
What are the main events at the fair?expand_more
The celebration features music, theater, sporting competitions including the famous ‹Onion Race›, popular games, sales of local crafts and typical products, fireworks displays, animal exhibitions, and charitable initiatives.
Why is the Fair also called the ‹Onion Fair›?expand_more
The name comes from the medieval tradition when the fair was where the seasonal onion prices were set for the farming market. Over centuries, this made the onion the main symbol of the event.
What can you buy at the fair?expand_more
At the fair you can purchase typical local Tuscan products and crafts, as well as traditional agricultural goods and vegetables that characterize the fair's rich history.
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