Catanaoc 'n Festa

A festival in the ancient heart of Predazzo

Catanaoc 'n Festa is one of the most beloved summer events in Predazzo, located in the Fiemme Valley, in the province of Trento and the Trentino-Alto Adige region. For one evening, several streets in the town's historic center are closed to traffic and returned to pedestrians, who can wander among workshops, stalls, and courtyards transformed into lively meeting places. The event takes place each year in a different district of the town: recent editions have animated the characteristic Rione Pè de Pardac, amidst the houses, porticoes, and alleys that preserve the most authentic soul of Predazzo.

Reviving old trades

The charm of the festival lies in the rediscovery of the town's heritage. Along the streets, artisans demonstrate ancient trades, showcasing the gestures and tools that belong to the valley's farming and craft culture. Walking from one stall to another, visitors discover the crafts that accompanied the life of mountain communities for generations, in a journey that is also a small exploration of local history, suitable for both adults and children.

Mountain music and choirs

Music is the heartbeat of the evening. The event's success is ensured by the presence of various musical groups, choirs, and musicians who fill the district's streets with folk and mountain music. It is the traditional soundtrack of the festival: choral singing, folk melodies, and joy that accompany the public from evening until late at night, when the lights of the historic center reflect on the facades of the old houses.

The authentic flavors of the Fiemme Valley

Gastronomy and traditional Trentino products, prepared and served by Predazzo's volunteer associations, play a leading role. Specialties that can be tasted along the festival route include:

• Alpine cheeses, speck, and local cured meats;
• Rostide potatoes with Puzzone di Moena PDO cheese;
• Barley soup, polenta, sausage, and Tosèla;
• Mountain honey and apple strudel;
• Fortaie served with lingonberry jam and apple fritters.

It is a culinary journey that tells the story of the valley through its most genuine flavors, from cheeses to traditional desserts.

A community celebration

Catanaoc 'n Festa is above all a village festival, built by the volunteers and associations of the Municipality of Predazzo, who renew the appointment in the chosen district every year. The organization is supported by the Fiemme and Cembra Tourist Board, which includes the event in the rich summer calendar of the Fiemme Valley. The result is a warm and convivial evening, capable of bringing together residents and visitors to experience the Predazzo of the past for a few hours.