Fiera del Crocifisso e Mostra Zootecnica

A fair with ancient roots

The Fiera del Crocifisso is one of the most traditional events in Cantù, in the province of Como. It takes place on the third Sunday of October around the Santuario della Madonna dei Miracoli, where the Holy Crucifix has been venerated since 1675 and is displayed during the fair. It's a fair that intertwines religious devotion and rural culture, codified for over a century in the city's calendar.

The Livestock Exhibition

The agricultural heart of the fair is the Mostra Zootecnica (Livestock Exhibition), with about sixty head of cattle on display in Piazzale Brighi. Alongside, an exhibition of historic tractors and vintage agricultural machinery tells the story of the evolution of farm work. The day opens in the morning with the inauguration and the accompaniment of the Giuseppe Verdi Musical Band.

Activities for everyone

The fair offers numerous activities, especially for the little ones: an educational path with onotherapy, pet therapy, ornithology, psychomotricity, agility dog, and saddle baptism. There are also the Grandparents' Games, food stands by Coldiretti and Campagna Amica, and entertainment for all ages.

Cantù and its tradition

Organized by Pro Loco Per Cantù and the Municipality, with the support of Regione Lombardia and BCC Cantù, the Fiera del Crocifisso is an event that connects the city of Cantù with its rural soul. It's an opportunity to discover the Como Brianza region through faith, tradition, and local produce.