Fiera di San Donato
Edition 2026 Heritage Folk traditions Folklore

Fiera di San Donato

The traditional early August fair in the village of the bagpipes

Scapoli — Isernia (094)
Dates 06 Aug — 07 Aug 2026
Location Scapoli (094)
Prices Free
Status —

About Fiera di San Donato

At the beginning of August, Scapoli, in the province of Isernia, hosts the traditional Fiera di San Donato, an annual event linked to devotion to the saint. A popular fair in the village of the bagpipes, in the upper Volturno valley, which opens the rich calendar of summer festivals in the town.

The Fiera di San Donato

In Scapoli (province of Isernia), the summer festival calendar opens with the traditional Fiera di San Donato, held at the beginning of August, traditionally on August 6th and 7th. It is one of the annual events of the village, linked to popular devotion to the saint.

A village custom

The fair represents a consolidated event in Scapoli's tradition, documented among the town's festivals and fairs. It falls within the period of greatest vitality for the village, when summer draws residents, returning emigrants, and visitors to the upper Volturno valley.

Scapoli, land of traditions

International capital of the bagpipe, Scapoli preserves a rich calendar of fairs and religious festivals that mark the year. The Fiera di San Donato is one of the pieces of this heritage of traditions in inland Molise, in the province of Isernia.

Fiera di San Donato — edition 2026

The Fiera di San Donato returns to Scapoli at the beginning of August 2026, traditionally on the 6th and 7th, an annual event linked to popular devotion to the saint in the village of the bagpipes. Dates and program to be confirmed.

In 2026 too, Scapoli renews the traditional Fiera di San Donato at the beginning of August. The event, traditionally set for August 6th and 7th, opens the village's summer festival calendar.

The definitive dates and program will be announced by the Municipality closer to the event.

Programme Fiera di San Donato 2026

The detailed program for 2026 will be published closer to the fair. The event traditionally includes the popular fair and celebrations in honor of San Donato.

Highlights Fiera di San Donato 2026

The early August popular fair.

Prices Fiera di San Donato 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Fiera di San Donato

How to get there

Scapoli is located in the province of Isernia, in the upper Volturno valley. By car from Isernia (about 30 km) and from the A1 San Vittore exit.

When

Early August, traditionally August 6th and 7th.

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Fiera di San Donato in brief

Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Crafts Outdoor Participatory Isernia

History of Fiera di San Donato