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Welcome to Vendemmia 2026 in Impruneta
Every year in September and October, Italy celebrates the Vendemmia, its traditional grape harvest. Nowhere is this marked with more festivity than in Tuscany and Piedmont, where nearly every village holds its own harvest day. The highlight is the Festa dell Uva in Impruneta near Florence, which celebrates its hundredth edition on September 27, 2026, in Piazza Buondelmonti.
Highlights and Attractions at the Vendemmia in Impruneta
- The hundredth edition of Italy's oldest grape festival, first held back in 1926
- A spectacular parade of giant allegorical floats, up to ten meters tall, built by the four historic quarters Pallò, Fornaci, Sant Antonio and Sante Marie
- Weeks of surrounding events including art shows, craft markets, a vintage car gathering and a shared dinner among the four quarters
- Live music from the town band along with folk performances throughout the day
- The Vetrina dell Uva contest, where local shops decorate their windows around a grape theme
- Tastings of Chianti and other Tuscan wines alongside regional dishes served in taverns around the square
- A dedicated museum telling the story of the Festa dell Uva, open to visitors year round
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Impruneta in 2026
Preparations begin as early as late August with the traditional dinner of the Rione Sant Antonio, followed by weeks of markets, concerts and float rehearsals throughout September. The main event falls on Sunday, September 27, 2026: after opening remarks from the mayor and festival committee, the grand parade of the four quarters moves through Piazza Buondelmonti from around 3 pm, followed by the awards ceremony and a communal toast in the evening.
Tickets and Admission for the Festa dell Uva 2026
Most of the Vendemmia program in Impruneta is free to attend. A grandstand seat on Piazza Buondelmonti requires a ticket priced at around 30 euros, while standing access along the parade route costs around 10 euros, both plus a small booking fee. Tickets are sold through the official ticketing platform as well as in person at the Museo della Festa dell Uva on Piazza Buondelmonti.
Other Nearby Grape Harvest Festivals
- Castiglione Falletto (Piedmont), Io Barolo: On September 12, 2026, this Barolo village opens its historic center to more than thirty producers who pour their own expressions of the famous Piedmontese red wine directly from their own stands.
- Alba (Piedmont), Festa del Vino and Via del Vino: On Sundays September 20 and 27, 2026, Alba's old town turns into a long wine street with tasting stands from the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato areas, plus an exclusive Go Wine Lounge dedicated to Barolo and Barbaresco.
- Serralunga d Alba (Piedmont), Festa della Vendemmia at Fontanafredda: The historic Fontanafredda wine estate hosts a mid September harvest celebration with guided cellar tours, live music and activities for families.
- Santo Stefano Belbo (Piedmont), Cascina Fontanette: From September 12 to October 4, 2026, this farm invites visitors every weekend to a hands on harvest experience, picking grapes and treading them by foot in the traditional way before enjoying regional food and wine.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Tuscany and Piedmont
- Impruneta sits just a few kilometers south of Florence and is easy to reach by bus or car, though arriving early is wise on festival day
- For the Piedmont village festivals, Alba or Bra make a convenient base, putting the Langhe villages within short driving distance
- Evenings can turn cool by late September and October, so a light jacket is worth packing for outdoor celebrations
- Accommodation in both regions fills up quickly during harvest weeks and should be booked well ahead
- For the Festa dell Uva, buying a grandstand ticket in advance is recommended since the best seats sell out fast
