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Festa di Melere

August 1, 2026 – August 12, 2026 · Melere, Borgo Valbelluna (BL)

The 51st Festa di Melere invites you to two weeks of fun and delicious food from August 1st to 15th. Each day features a rich program of music, sports, market stalls, and tastings. Don't miss out on typical dishes like wild boar with polenta, handmade gnocchi, and porchetta, alongside lively dance evenings and captivating shows.

🍽️ Food & Menu

Indulge in a wide array of traditional Italian flavors at Festa di Melere. Savor hearty main courses such as wild boar, venison, or pork roast served with creamy polenta, a staple of Northern Italian cuisine. Explore unique pasta dishes like handmade potato gnocchi with mountain herb ragù, red beet casunniel, or ravioli filled with porcini mushrooms or wild game. Don't miss the Tyrolean Plate, featuring speck, spätzle, and wurstel, or local specialties like 'sarde in saor' (marinated sardines).

📅 Program

Get ready for a packed schedule at Festa di Melere! The festival kicks off on August 1st with the official inauguration, followed by the 'Disegna la maglietta di Melere 2005' award ceremony and live music from MIST Party Band 90/2000 and BISSO DE. August 2nd brings a Veneto Middle Orienteering championship, a traditional Craft Market, and music with COLOR SOUND. Enjoy handmade potato gnocchi and quail with polenta for lunch, then join a Foosball Tournament and face painting with BOB BOOB. The evening features Baby Dance and the ROBERTO POUSANO Orchestra. On August 3rd, enjoy Baby Dance and a LA MIA TERRA Nomadi Tribute. August 4th includes a '33 tre calci in montagna' football tournament, a sunset walk to the Cavanner beech tree, music with PORSCOMOD, and 'SAPORI IN FESTA: LA TRADIZIONE VA IN PASSERELLA' at the restaurant area. August 5th offers 'V PLWL El Dorado della Valbelluna' at the Vinoteca, another '33 tre calci in montagna' tournament, and QUELLA SPORCA MEZZA DOZZA performing. August 6th features Baby Dance, the UP&PLAY - COLDPLAY EXPERIENCE, and DJ BONVIE DENIS VOICE in the youth area. On August 8th, catch the BS Melee Green Volley under 4 tournament and a 200 d 105 party with PAOLO NOISE, Residence D KOMORO E DEMA VOICE. August 9th is a big day with the MELERISSIMA 'Artinfo' Tournament, a walk to the Blognon Waterfall, and the 15 Melee Green Volley Tournament. Enjoy music with FUORI CROMA GROUP, a cheese carving demonstration with artist Daniele Selle, and the 5th edition of 'FORMAGGI DEL BORGO A MELERE' guided tasting. The evening includes Baby Dance and a performance by DADO directly from ZELIG. August 10th offers Baby Dance and the MATTEO TARANTINO Orchestra. On August 11th, don't miss the 1st edition of V at the Vinoteca.