It’s all part of the fun! Strolling the quaint streets and piazzas of the many little towns in Chianti and being able to visit the fresh food markets to find just the right ingredients to accompany your new bottle of wine or to start experimenting with the culinary delights.
Local markets have much more than just food: you will find a diverse range of local vendors with homewares including ceramics, linens and gadgets, clothing vendors with some styles at affordable prices and artisans with handmade arts and gift items. When the markets are not located in the main square - or there are several options, we have indicated an address.
Be sure to check out the times and days of the markets below so you that can add one (or more) to your vacation itinerary.
Grassina
Every Friday morning from 8am to 1 pm
Where: in the parking lot behind the Main square.
Strada in Chianti
Every Tuesday from 8am to 1 pm
Primo Maggio takes place on the first of May and has food, artisans and music
Impruneta
Every Saturday in the morning from 8 am to 1 pm
Tavernelle val di Pesa
Every Thursday in the morning from 8 am to 1 pm Tavarnelle si mette in mostra the 2nd sunday of every month from 8 am to 4 pm
San Casciano val di Pesa
Every Monday in the morning from 8 am to 1 pm
San Donato in Poggio
Every Friday in the morning from 8 am to 1 pm
San Gimignano
Every Thursday in the morning from 8 am to 1 pm
Where: Piazza Duomo, Piazza della Cisterna
Barberino val d’Elsa
Every Saturday in the morning from 8 am to 1 pm
Colle Val D’Elsa
Every Friday except if Friday is a holiday then it is on Thursday, in the morning from 8 am to 1 pm Piazza Arnolfo
Greve in Chianti
Every Saturday from 8am to 1 pm
Special Markets:
» Il Pagliaio Market which highlights organic foods and producers, Every fourth Sunday of the month in the morning
» Stelle e Mercanti, an evening market with food, artisans and music ONLY in June, July and August on the third Thursday from 6 pm till 11 pm
» Fiera Annuale di Settembre, is the first Wednesday in September with food and local artisans
Panzano in Chianti
Every Sunday from 8am to 1 pm
Special Markets: The Aprilante Market takes place every first Sunday of the month - local artisans exhibit their wares, while local producers offer honey, cheeses, salumi and much more including antiques. Over 100 tables through the small village, all shops are open and a feeling of "fiesta" in the air.
Gaiole in Chianti
The second Monday of every month (except for September which is the first Monday. In the afternoon from 14.00 - 20.00.
Radda in Chianti
The fourth Monday of every month, 15.00-20.00
Where: Piazza IV Novembre
Castellina in Chianti
In the morning from 8 am to 1 pm at
Where: Via Piazza della Pace every Thursday and Via IV Novembre every Saturday
