September 25, 2026 – September 27, 2026 · Santa Maria di Zevio, Zevio (VR)
Experience the 35th edition of Festa della Transumanza, a vibrant festival celebrating the history of Alpine transhumance and traditional agricultural culture. Enjoy three days packed with historical reenactments, live music, delicious food stalls, and a unique exhibition of local cow breeds. Kids will love the daily inflatable playground, and history buffs can delve into the past with a special book presentation. It's a perfect blend of entertainment, education, and authentic Italian rural life.
Join us for three days of festivities! 📅 **FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th** 🎤 7:00 PM: Blessing and Inauguration with religious, civil, and military authorities. 🍽️ Dinner to follow. ⏰ 9:00 PM: Historical Storytelling of the Transumanza, featuring film screenings, a conference with Prof. Filippi and Dott. Bosco, and a celebration by Don Serio De Guidi for the 400th anniversary of the Chiesina Santa Croce. 📅 **SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th** 🎭 6:00 PM: Poetry Recital on the theme of Transumanza. 🐄 6:00 PM: Exhibition of the three cow breeds raised in Santa Maria. 🎪 7:00 PM: 'Cuccagna' Show with I Campagnoli. 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food stalls open, offering traditional local dishes. 🎵 9:00 PM: Live music and entertainment with I Cugini di Campagnola. 📅 **SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th** ⛪ 11:00 AM: Holy Mass celebrated by Don Flavio. 🍽️ 12:00 PM: Food stalls open for lunch. 🎮 3:00 PM: Traditional Games. 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food stalls open for dinner. 🎵 9:00 PM: Live music and entertainment with Laura&David Acoustic Duo. 👨👩👧 An inflatable playground for children will be available every day. 📚 Learn more about the history of transhumance with the book 'Transumanza, Quel Cargar e Descargar Montagna' by Franco De Guidi (info available via DM). ⏰ Evenings conclude at 12:30 AM.