Carmine Fair

A mountain fair that withstands time

The Carmine Fair is one of the most cherished events of the summer in Selva di Cadore, a municipality in Val Fiorentina in the province of Belluno, at the foot of the Pelmo massif. It is traditionally held on the third Sunday of July and has its roots in the popular devotion to the Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel, around which markets and meeting points for the communities of the Dolomite valleys have been organized for centuries.

Between stalls, crafts, and local products

For an entire day, the town center comes alive with the fair's stalls: you can find artisanal products and typical artifacts, tools from the farming and alpine pasture tradition, wooden objects, and gastronomic products from Val Fiorentina. It is an opportunity to discover the flavors of Cadore and to bring home a piece of local craftsmanship, in a village atmosphere that mixes commerce, celebration, and social interaction.

The context: Val Fiorentina at the foot of the Pelmo

Selva di Cadore is located in a green basin surrounded by some of the most iconic peaks of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fair is also a good excuse to explore the area: the historic hamlets, the Vittorino Cazzetta Museum with artifacts from the Mondeval Man, and the trails leading to Pelmo and Civetta. A small but significant event that tells the deep connection between this mountain village and its traditions.