Gran Festa del Desmontegar — Mezzano Stage
The transhumance festival among the artistic woodpiles of Mezzano, in the Primiero Valley
About Desmontegar Mezzano
The transhumance festival in the Primiero Valley
The Gran Festa del Desmontegar is one of the most cherished autumn events in eastern Trentino. Every late September, it celebrates the desmontegar, the return of livestock from summer mountain pastures to the valley floor: an ancient ritual that still defines the life of the Primiero Valley communities in the province of Trento (Trentino-Alto Adige). The festival spreads across all the villages in the valley — Fiera di Primiero, Tonadico, Siror, Transacqua, Imer, and Mezzano — with a four-day program blending farming tradition, mountain gastronomy, and folklore.
Mezzano, the village of artistic woodpiles
The Municipality of Mezzano, a member of the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy circuit, offers one of the most picturesque settings for the event. The heart of the festivities is Piazza Brolo, where the food stand serves traditional Primiero dishes, and from where guided tours depart for the historic center and the permanent Cataste&Canzei exhibition, a famous artistic trail that transforms traditional firewood stacks in the alleys into genuine works of art.
- Food stand in Piazza Brolo featuring valley specialties;
- Guided tours of the historic center and the permanent Cataste&Canzei exhibition;
- Tours and tastings at the Bionoc' craft brewery, by reservation, available throughout the four days of the festival;
- Autumn atmosphere in the alleys of one of Trentino's most beautiful villages.
A ritual that unites the valley
The Mezzano event is part of a mosaic of happenings animating the entire Primiero Valley: the Cattle Show in Fiera di Primiero, the "Dì del Formai" (Cheese Day) at Palazzo Scopoli in Tonadico, the "Boskavai" in Imer, the "En dì al Maso" (A Day at the Farm) experiences in Siror, "Benvenuti in Fattoria" (Welcome to the Farm) in Val Canali, and the Beer Festival in Transacqua. The grand finale is the Desmontegada on Sunday, a parade of herds decorated for the occasion, winding through the villages accompanied by traditional costumes, folk groups, and marching bands.
Tradition and territory
More than just a festival, the Desmontegar is a celebration of Primiero's identity: it tells the story of the deep bond between the community, its farmers, and the surrounding Dolomites. In Mezzano, this narrative intertwines with the folk art of the woodpiles, making the village an open-air museum. For visitors, it is the perfect opportunity to discover mountain cheeses, craft beer, pastoral culture, and the authentic atmosphere of Trentino villages in the heart of autumn colors.
Desmontegar Mezzano — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Gran Festa del Desmontegar, the 26th, is scheduled from Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the villages of the Primiero Valley.
In Mezzano, activities are concentrated in Piazza Brolo, with a food stand serving traditional dishes and guided tours of the historic center and the permanent Cataste&Canzei exhibition. The Bionoc' craft brewery opens its doors for tours and tastings by reservation ("Discovering the Bionoc' World"), distributed over the four days: Thursday and Friday at 5:15 PM, Saturday at 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM, and Sunday at 4:30 PM.
The festival program also includes the Cattle Show in Fiera di Primiero (Thursday), the "Dì del Formai" in Tonadico and the "Boskavai" in Imer (Friday), the "En dì al Maso" experiences in Siror, "Benvenuti in Fattoria" in Val Canali, and the Beer Festival in Transacqua (Saturday), followed by the grand closing Desmontegada on Sunday, September 27.
Programme Desmontegar Mezzano 2026
2026 Gran Festa del Desmontegar Program
- Thursday, September 24 — Fiera di Primiero: Cattle Show from 10:00 AM. Mezzano: guided tour of the Bionoc' world at 5:15 PM.
- Friday, September 25 — Tonadico (Palazzo Scopoli): "Dì del Formai" from 4:00 PM. Mezzano: tour of the Bionoc' brewery at 5:15 PM. Imer: "Boskavai" from 8:30 PM.
- Saturday, September 26 — Siror: "En dì al Maso" from 8:30 AM. Passo Cereda / Val Canali: "Benvenuti in Fattoria" from 9:00 AM. Mezzano: food stand and guided tours of the historic center and Cataste&Canzei exhibition in Piazza Brolo; tours of the Bionoc' brewery at 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM. Transacqua: Beer Festival from 5:00 PM.
- Sunday, September 27 — The Desmontegada: parade of decorated herds through the Primiero villages, with folk groups and marching bands. Mezzano: food stand and tours of the historic center and Cataste&Canzei in Piazza Brolo; tour of the Bionoc' brewery at 4:30 PM.
Highlights Desmontegar Mezzano 2026
- Food stand in Piazza Brolo, Mezzano
- Guided tours of the historic center and Cataste&Canzei exhibition
- Tours and tastings at the Bionoc' craft brewery
- Cattle Show in Fiera di Primiero
- The Desmontegada: final herd parade on Sunday
Prices Desmontegar Mezzano 2026
Practical information — Desmontegar Mezzano
Getting there
Mezzano is located in the Primiero Valley, in the province of Trento. By car: SS50 Passo Rolle road from Trento or Feltre. By train: Feltre station (Padua–Belluno line) followed by a Trentino Trasporti bus to Primiero.
Information
The Mezzano events take place in Piazza Brolo and the historic center. Tours and tastings at the Bionoc' brewery require reservations: we recommend booking in advance at the ApT San Martino di Castrozza, Primiero and Vanoi office (tel. +39 0439 62407, [email protected]).
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Where does it take place — Desmontegar Mezzano
Piazza Brolo
Piazza Brolo, 38050 Mezzano