Fiera Franca e Fiera d'Autunno di Bassano del Grappa
The centuries-old tradition of livestock and the great autumn market in the city centre
About Fiera Franca e Fiera d'Autunno
Two fairs, one centuries-old tradition
Every October, Bassano del Grappa, in the province of Vicenza, celebrates autumn with two historic and complementary events: the Fiera Franca and the Fiera d'Autunno. Together, they represent an event rooted in the city's agricultural and commercial culture.
The Fiera Franca and the Fat Ox Competition
The Fiera Franca takes place on the first Thursday of October along Viale De Gasperi, featuring the traditional livestock market and the renowned Fat Ox Competition. Alongside the animals exhibited from dawn, there is space for exhibitions of historical and modern agricultural equipment and a market exhibition of local products, with educational initiatives organised by ARAV.
The Fiera d'Autunno in the historic centre
The following weekend is dedicated to the Fiera d'Autunno, which takes over the historic centre with hundreds of stalls: from Piazza Libertà and Piazza Garibaldi to Via Verci, Via Roma, Via Museo, and Via Da Ponte, exhibitors offer crafts and gastronomic specialities from all Italian regions. In Piazzotto Montevecchio, there are stands from the twin towns of Mühlacker (Germany) and Voiron (France).
Celebration, taste, and fun
To complete the festivities, there is a funfair at Prato Santa Caterina and a lively atmosphere that transforms Bassano into a large open-air market for a few days, filled with aromas, traditions, and local products.
Fiera Franca e Fiera d'Autunno — edition 2026
The 2026 edition confirms the dual autumn tradition of Bassano del Grappa. The Fiera Franca takes place on Thursday 1st October on Viale De Gasperi, featuring the livestock market, the Fat Ox Competition, and an exhibition of animals and agricultural equipment. The Fiera d'Autunno, meanwhile, enlivens the historic centre on the weekend of Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October, with hundreds of stalls, typical products from all over Italy, and the funfair at Prato Santa Caterina.
Programme Fiera Franca e Fiera d'Autunno 2026
Thursday 1 October — Fiera Franca
- From early morning — livestock exhibition and Fat Ox Competition on Viale De Gasperi
- Market exhibition of typical products, exhibition of historical and modern agricultural equipment, educational initiative by ARAV
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October — Fiera d'Autunno
- Hundreds of stalls in the historic centre, from Piazza Libertà and Piazza Garibaldi to Via Verci, Via Roma, Via Museo, and Via Da Ponte
- Stands from the twin towns of Mühlacker (Germany) and Voiron (France) at Piazzotto Montevecchio
- Funfair at Prato Santa Caterina
Detailed timings will be published by the Municipality of Bassano del Grappa in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Fiera Franca e Fiera d'Autunno 2026
Prices Fiera Franca e Fiera d'Autunno 2026
Practical information — Fiera Franca e Fiera d'Autunno
How to get there
The historic centre of Bassano del Grappa and Viale De Gasperi are reachable by train and car via the SP248. During the fairs, traffic regulations are modified: it is advisable to check parking information in advance.
Admission
Free admission to both fairs. Purchases and refreshments are payable at the stalls and stands.
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Where does it take place — Fiera Franca e Fiera d'Autunno
Centro storico e Viale De Gasperi
Viale Alcide De Gasperi, 36061 Bassano del Grappa