Fiera del Carmine

A mountain fair that stands the test of time

The Fiera del Carmine 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 whom markets and meeting points for the communities of the Dolomite valleys have been organised for centuries.

Between stalls, crafts and local products

For an entire day, the centre of the village comes alive with the fair's stalls: you can find handicraft products and typical artefacts, tools from the farming and alpine pasture tradition, wooden objects and gastronomic products from Val Fiorentina. It is an opportunity to discover the flavours of Cadore and to bring home a piece of local craftsmanship, in a village atmosphere that blends commerce, celebration, and socialising.

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 artefacts from the Mondeval Man, and the trails towards Pelmo and Civetta. A small but distinctive event that tells the deep bond between this mountain village and its traditions.