Festival · September 24, 2026 – September 27, 2026 · Fiera di Primiero, Trento (TN)
The Gran Festa del Desmontegar returns to Valle di Primiero from September 24th to 27th, 2026, for its 26th edition. This festival celebrates the traditional return of the herds to the valley after a summer spent grazing in the high mountain pastures. Enjoy four days dedicated to alpine farm life, animal husbandry, rural culture, and the authentic flavors of the Dolomites. The event features farm experiences, tastings, family activities, music, folklore, exhibitions, and special gastronomic events. The most spectacular moment is the Desmontegada on Sunday, September 27th, when cows, calves, heifers, and horses, accompanied by farmers in traditional attire, parade through the valley's villages in a grand and evocative procession. The festival particularly highlights Primiero milk and cheeses, products of the alpine pastures at the foot of the Pale di San Martino, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
🐄 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th 📍 Fiera di Primiero 10:00 AM – Bovine Exhibition and Competition Come see the most beautiful cows presented by the breeders of Primiero and Vanoi. 📍 Mezzano 5:15 PM – Discovering the Bionoc' World Guided tour and tasting (registration required). 🐄 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th 📍 Tonadico – Palazzo Scopoli 4:00 PM – Dì del Formai (Cheese Day) An immersive experience dedicated to Primiero's dairy production, featuring tastings, workshops, and activities focused on local cheeses. 📍 Mezzano 5:15 PM – Discovering the Bionoc' World Guided tour and tasting (registration required). 📍 Fiera di Primiero Experience traditional rural atmospheres in the historic center. 📍 Imer 8:30 PM – Boskavai. 🐄 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th 📍 Siror 8:30 AM – En dì al Maso (A Day at the Farmhouse) A journey through meadows and rustic farmhouses (registration required). 📍 Passo Cereda / Val Canali 9:00 AM – Welcome to the Farm A day interacting with farm animals (registration required). 📍 Transacqua 9:00 AM – Saperi e Sapori (Knowledge and Flavors) Discover local products and artisanal delights at Parco Clarofonte. 📍 Fiera di Primiero Experience traditional rural atmospheres in the historic center. 📍 Imer 3:00 PM – Colori e sapori di zucca (Colors and Flavors of Pumpkin) Pumpkin carving workshops, milking demonstrations, and mysterious walks (registration required). 📍 Mezzano 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM – Discovering the Bionoc' World Guided tour and tasting. 📍 Transacqua – Piazza San Marco 5:00 PM – Festa della Birra (Beer Festival) Enjoy local beers and live music. The evening continues with music and entertainment. 🐄 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th – LA DESMONTEGADA 📍 Valle di Primiero All Day – Grand Desmontegada The festival culminates with the spectacular parade of herds returning from the alpine pastures. Cows, calves, heifers, and horses parade through the valley's villages, accompanied by their farmers in traditional attire. 🎶 Music and folklore performances throughout the day. 🏆 Award ceremonies. 🍴 Food stands offering local specialties. 🛍️ Saperi e Sapori – Discover artisanal products and unique crafts in Transacqua. 🏘️ Immerse yourself in traditional rural atmospheres in the historic center of Fiera di Primiero. 🍺 Tastings and gastronomic activities across the entire valley. 🚌 Free shuttle service available throughout the day to reach the parade locations.