A Fiera di U Focu—the Fair of Fire Arts and Crafts—is coming to Costa. For three days, come discover activities for all ages and meet cutlers, blacksmiths, woodturners, potters, and glassblowers.
A Fiera di u Focu – 2026 Edition

- Friday, August 7 -

6:00 p.m. – Night fair opens
Artisan booths, food vendors, and refreshment stands
9:00 p.m. – Concert

- Saturday, August 8 -

10:00 a.m. – Fair opens
11:00 a.m. – Guided tour of the church with commentary by Barthélémy Colombani, mayor of Costa
4:30 p.m. – Presentation of the Cursinu for adults and children at the church
5:30 p.m. – Reading and presentation of the children’s book *Paola and the Secret of Saint Lucy’s Eye*, by the author
9:00 p.m. – Concert

- Sunday, August 9 -

10:00 a.m. – Fair opens
11:00 a.m. – Reading and presentation of the children’s book *Paola and the Secret of Saint Lucy’s Eye*, by the author
3:30 p.m. – Presentation of the book *Energy and Prosperity* by Georges Guironnet
9:00 p.m. – Concert by the band E Zinzalle

-- Activities throughout the fair --

- For everyone -
Treasure hunt
Demonstration of forging a Corsican knife (made for the raffle)
Demonstration of pottery wheel throwing and raku firing
Woodturning demonstration
Meet-and-greets with artisans
The Cursinu Club will be present: breed presentation and conformation judging session

- For children -
Coloring workshop
Reading and relaxation area with books in Corsican and French

-- On-site dining --

- Savory options -
Migliaccioli, pulled pork sandwiches, cold cuts...

- Sweet treats -
Crepes, ice cream, canistrelli...