Festa del Limone (Lemon Festival) is a bright and joyful spring celebration held each May in the coastal village of Monterosso al Mare, one of Italy’s Cinque Terre. The festival honors the region’s famed lemons, which flourish on the terraced hillsides overlooking the Ligurian Sea. The streets fill with stalls offering lemon-infused treats, from liqueurs and pastries to fresh lemonade, alongside music, parades, and a contest for the best lemon-themed display. Blending Mediterranean flavor, local pride, and the beauty of the Riviera in bloom, the Lemon Festival is a zesty celebration of Monterosso’s sun-kissed charm.

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DATES & TIMES
• Festival date (2026): Saturday, May 16, 2026. Liguria tourism board.
• The detailed yearly program and hours are published by the organizer closer to the event; check the official organizer channels for updates. Organizer site · Organizer updates.
• Recent official timing reference: the 2025 edition ran 10:00 AM–7:00 PM. Cinque Terre National Park.

LOCATION
• Monterosso al Mare, Liguria, Italy. Open in Google Maps.
• The festival takes place in the village of Monterosso al Mare; annual activities are centered in public areas of town. Liguria tourism board · Cinque Terre National Park.
• Organizer/tourist office: Pro Loco Monterosso, on the ground floor of the Monterosso train station. Open in Google Maps · Organizer site.

TICKETS & ENTRY
• Official park listing for the recent edition states that festival participation is free. Cinque Terre National Park.
• Some tastings, food purchases, or optional activities may have separate charges; confirm any year-specific details with the organizer. Organizer site.

GOOD TO KNOW
• A recurring official side activity is the guided walk “8000 passi al profumo di limoni”; the park listing notes that advance reservation is recommended via infoprolocomonterosso@gmail.com. Cinque Terre National Park.
• Monterosso is served by regional trains; the organizer office is at the station, which is a practical arrival point for event-day information. Organizer site · Train schedules.

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