Mercatini di Natale nel Borgo Medievale di Bagnaria
Visitors can wander the streets of the medieval village browsing more than 100 stalls of local artisans, artists, and regional food producers. Traditional Christmas music by bagpipers and folk pipers accompanied by accordions plays throughout the route, while food stalls serve hot polenta, cured meat boards, homemade sweets, roasted chestnuts, and vin brulé. Children can participate in creative workshops inside Palazzo Malaspina, try pony rides, explore vintage street games, and meet Santa Claus.
What to Expect
Over 100 exhibitors in an Oltrepò Pavese medieval village.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Borgo Medievale
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
VisitPavia.com
Food & Drink
The event serves polenta with sausage sauce or gorgonzola from 12:30 to 15:00, plus salumi platters, warm sandwiches, homemade sweets, fritters, roasted chestnuts and vin brulé.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and fans of artisan markets
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Market: 10:00–18:00; polenta: 12:30–15:00; Santa: in the afternoon.
- Parking: Parking areas are available at the municipal sports field (entrance on Via Peschiera), along Via 1° maggio, and along Via 4 novembre.
- Accessibility: Access for people with disabilities is recommended along Via XX Settembre near the cemetery area.
Tips & Advice
- Time your visit around lunch if you want the polenta with sausage sauce or gorgonzola, because it is only served for a few hours.
- Bring the little ones in the afternoon, when Santa Claus is at Santa's Village to meet the youngest visitors.
- Stay until the end of the day for the charity lottery draw, with prizes donated by local businesses and the market's exhibitors.
- Visitors with disabilities should come in along Via XX Settembre by the cemetery, which is the access route recommended for them.
- Use the sports field car park off Via Peschiera, or the parking along Via 1° Maggio and Via 4 Novembre, set aside for visitors.
Special Events & Promotions
- The "Caccia al Luogo Segreto" treasure hunt explores hidden corners of Bagnaria, with sweet prizes for participants.
- The day closes with a charity lottery draw, with prizes from local businesses and exhibitors.
- Santa Claus is at Santa's Village in the afternoon.
- Polenta with sausage sauce or gorgonzola is served only over lunchtime.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
The Boscovillaggio association runs creative workshops inside Palazzo Malaspina. The Silverado Ranch team offers first rides for children who want to try horseback riding. There are also old-fashioned games around the village, and Santa is at Santa's Village in the afternoon.
What food and drink is there?
Polenta with sausage sauce or gorgonzola is served over lunchtime. All day you'll find cured meat platters, hot sandwiches, homemade desserts, fritters, vin brulé and roasted chestnuts.
Where can I park?
You can park inside the municipal sports field, with its entrance on Via Peschiera. There is also parking along Via 1° Maggio and Via 4 Novembre.
Is there access for visitors with disabilities?
Visitors with disabilities are advised to come in along Via XX Settembre, by the cemetery.
What else happens during the day?
Zampognari and pifferi with accordions play Christmas music along the route. The "Caccia al Luogo Segreto" treasure hunt leads you to hidden corners of Bagnaria for sweet prizes, and the day ends with a charity lottery draw.
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