Antica Fiera Franca di Gazzo
The centuries-old fair of transhumance and the Rendena breed, in October in Gazzo Padovano
About Antica Fiera Franca
A centuries-old fair in the Alta Padovana
The Antica Fiera Franca di Gazzo is one of the oldest events in the area: a centuries-old fair held in October in Gazzo (Gazzo Padovano), a municipality in the Alta Padovana region in the province of Padova, on the border with Vicenza. For generations, it has combined the agricultural dimension with that of a popular festival, attracting exhibitors, breeders, and visitors from all over the area between Padua, Vicenza, and Bassano del Grappa.
Transhumance and the Rendena breed
The symbolic event of the fair is transhumance, with the passage of flocks returning from the mountains, and the Provincial Competition for Rendena cattle. The Rendena, a breed typical of Val Rendena, has found one of its main areas of diffusion in Veneto in the region between Padua, Vicenza, Bassano del Grappa, and the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni, and in Gazzo, it is the protagonist of a competition highly valued by breeders.
Market exhibition, farm, and gastronomy
The fair hosts a market exhibition of crafts, typical products, and zero-kilometre products, educational farm activities and workshops dedicated to milk, as well as gastronomic stands organised by the Pro Loco of Gazzo Padovano. Music and entertainment for all ages complete an event that remains one of the most beloved of Gazzo's autumn calendar.
Antica Fiera Franca — edition 2026
The Antica Fiera Franca di Gazzo is a recurring centuries-old event: after the 2025 edition (245th, held on October 11-12), the new edition is also expected in 2026 in October. The fair combines agricultural tradition — transhumance and the Provincial Competition for Rendena cattle — with a village festival.
Organised by the Municipality of Gazzo with the Pro Loco of Gazzo Padovano, it features a market exhibition of crafts and zero-kilometre products, educational farm activities, gastronomic stands, music, and entertainment for all ages. The precise dates will be announced by the organisers closer to the event.
Programme Antica Fiera Franca 2026
Program to come. The usual structure, documented in previous editions, includes:
- Transhumance: passage of flocks returning from the mountains (traditionally on a weekday)
- Provincial Competition for Rendena cattle
- Market exhibition of crafts, typical products, and zero-kilometre products
- Educational farm and milk workshops
- Gastronomic stands of the Pro Loco, live music, and entertainment
Dates and times will be published by the Municipality of Gazzo and the official Fair page.
Highlights Antica Fiera Franca 2026
The transhumance and the Provincial Competition for Rendena cattle.
Prices Antica Fiera Franca 2026
Practical information — Antica Fiera Franca
Where
Centre of Gazzo (Gazzo Padovano), province of Padova, Veneto.
How to get there
By car: Gazzo is located in the Alta Padovana region, between Cittadella, Camisano Vicentino, and Grumolo delle Abbadesse. Nearest motorway exits: Grisignano di Zocco (A4) or Cittadella.
When
In October; transhumance traditionally takes place on a weekday.
Admission
Free entry; gastronomic services are paid.
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Where does it take place — Antica Fiera Franca
Centro di Gazzo