Cortina Local Festival
The festival of the Ampezzo community, featuring a market, palio, and traditions in the centre of Cortina
About Cortina Local Festival
The day of the Ampezzo community
The Cortina Local Festival is one of the most cherished days of the summer in Cortina d'Ampezzo, in the province of Belluno. It is the festival that brings together the local community and visitors in the historic centre of the town, in a climate of authentic Ampezzo conviviality.
Market, stalls, and traditions
From the morning, the streets of the centre — primarily Corso Italia — come alive with stalls and stands offering clothing and goods of all kinds. The day thus becomes an occasion for a stroll and a meeting point for the entire Ampezzo valley.
The challenges between the six 'regole'
The heart of the festival arrives in the afternoon, with the challenges between the six 'regole' of Cortina: Alverà, Azzon, Cadin, Chiave, Cortina and Zuel. The teams compete for the 'palio della corsa', open to all ages and genders, the tug-of-war, and the 'segagno', the exciting log-cutting competition. These are traditions rooted in Ampezzo culture that, each year, renew the sense of belonging to the 'regole', the ancient communities that have managed the territory of the Cortina basin for centuries, in the heart of the UNESCO Dolomites.
Cortina Local Festival — edition 2026
The Cortina Local Festival 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, in the historic centre of Cortina d'Ampezzo. The day celebrates the Ampezzo community with a market, traditions, and challenges between the districts ('regole').
After the morning market, the afternoon is dedicated to competitions between the six 'regole' — Alverà, Azzon, Cadin, Chiave, Cortina, and Zuel — featuring the 'palio della corsa', tug-of-war, and 'segagno' (log cutting).
Programme Cortina Local Festival 2026
Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Historic centre of Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Morning — Market and stalls along the town's streets (Corso Italia and surrounding areas), with clothing and various goods.
- Afternoon — Challenges between the six 'regole' of Cortina (Alverà, Azzon, Cadin, Chiave, Cortina, Zuel):
- 'Palio della corsa', open to all ages and genders.
- Tug-of-war between the teams of the 'regole'.
- 'Segagno', the log-cutting competition.
Detailed programme and times on the Cortina d'Ampezzo events portal, cortinadampezzo.it.
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How to get there
Cortina d'Ampezzo can be reached by car along the SS51 Alemagna. The nearest train station is Calalzo-Pieve di Cadore-Cortina, connected by a bus service. The festival takes place in the historic centre, which is reachable on foot.
Admission
Free admission event in the centre of Cortina.
Information
Programme and times on the Cortina d'Ampezzo events portal, cortinadampezzo.it.
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Where does it take place — Cortina Local Festival
Centro storico di Cortina d'Ampezzo
Corso Italia, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo