Hoametfescht

The Hoametfescht of Terlano

The Hoametfescht is the folk festival (Volksfest) that brings the village of Terlano/Terlan to life every summer. Located in the wine-growing region of the Oltradige in the Province of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige, the name—in the South Tyrolean dialect—means "home festival" or "village festival." It is the event that unites the local community around its roots, music, and conviviality. It is traditionally held on the first or second weekend of August at the Festplatz along Jakobistraße.

A celebration of South Tyrolean traditions

The event is organized by the Schützenkompanie Terlan Gericht Neuhaus, the Terlano Schützen company, which is part of the Südtiroler Schützenbund. The Schützen are the historic marksmen companies of the Tyrolean area, guardians of the identity, customs, and folk culture of South Tyrol. The Hoametfescht was born precisely as a moment of gathering and self-funding for this association, which is deeply rooted in the village's fabric.

Program and atmosphere

The heart of the festival is live music: South Tyrolean folk and dance bands take the stage, keeping the evenings lively until late. There is no shortage of traditional cuisine (the "Kuchl"), a wine cellar (the "Weinkeller") featuring labels from the renowned Terlano territory, and a rich array of traditional games for both adults and children. The organizers encourage visitors to attend in traditional costume, with Dirndl and Lederhosen, for a genuinely South Tyrolean atmosphere.

Terlano, a village of wine

Terlano is famous throughout South Tyrol for its white wines, particularly the Terlano DOC, and for its leaning bell tower. The Hoametfescht offers the ideal opportunity to discover the village and its hospitality in an alpine setting just a few kilometers from Bolzano. It is an authentic festival, far from the major tourist circuits, where tradition is still alive and widely celebrated.