Dauno October Fair

The great autumn fair of the Capitanata

The October Fair in Foggia, affectionately known for generations as the Ottobre Dauno, is the most anticipated trade event of the autumn in the Capitanata. Organized by the Ente Autonomo Fiera di Foggia, it takes place every year at the large Quartiere Fieristico on Corso del Mezzogiorno, just outside the city center, attracting thousands of visitors from across the province of Foggia and neighboring regions. Over three days of free admission, trade, agriculture, craftsmanship, and local flavors come together under the exhibition halls.

A centuries-old trade tradition

Foggia's tradition as a trade hub dates back to the Swabian and Aragonese eras, when the city hosted one of the largest wool and cheese markets in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and one of the most important in Europe, linked to the culture of transhumance and the Royal Sheep Customs House. In the post-war period, the event experienced its golden age: between the 1960s and 1970s, the Agriculture Fair achieved international status and the October Fair became the showcase for the economic boom of the Daunia region. Today, the exhibition continues to address the new challenges of agriculture and the local economy.

Exhibition sectors

The October Fair is a multi-sector trade show: alongside the core food and wine section, numerous sectors dedicated to commerce and leisure coexist. Traditionally featured sectors include:

• Agri-food, extra virgin olive oil, wine, cheeses, and typical products of the Daunia region
• Agricultural machinery and equipment
• Craftsmanship, furniture, and artisan trades
• Cars, motorcycles, and automotive industry
• Food and beverage and fairground catering
• Publishing, collectibles, electronics, and leisure

Events and side activities

In addition to the exhibition stands, the October Fair hosts conferences on new agricultural technologies and a series of popular side events: most notably the Philately, Numismatics, and Collectors' Fair, a reference point for enthusiasts from all over Southern Italy, as well as music, entertainment, and folk culture events that bring the fairgrounds to life over the three days.

Foggia and the Daunia region

As the capital of the largest province in Apulia, Foggia is the center of the Tavoliere plain, the second-largest plain in Italy after the Po Valley. The October Fair perfectly reflects this agricultural and mercantile identity: it is simultaneously a popular festival, an economic showcase, and an opportunity to rediscover the flavors and wisdom of the Daunia land. For those visiting the city in October, it is the best way to connect with the true soul of the Capitanata.