Lazzera Fair

A centuries-old tradition in the heart of Trentino

The Lazzera Fair is one of the oldest popular events in Trentino-Alto Adige. Its roots date back to 1702, when the fair was held in the San Lazzaro area on the outskirts of the town, dedicated to the trade of livestock and agricultural products. The local dialect name "Lazzera" actually derives from this historic location. Today, the fair takes place in the heart of the Municipality of Lavis, winding through the streets and squares of the historic center, and is considered the second most important fair in Trentino after the historic San Giuseppe Fair.

Over 300 stalls along the village streets

For one full day, the village transforms into a massive open-air market: over 300 stalls offer all kinds of goods, from clothing and accessories to local products and ornamental plants. The craft market, dedicated to handmade creations and unique items, is located on Via dei Colli and in the courtyard of the Don Grazioli elementary school. In recent editions, the fair area has been expanded to include Via Carlo Sette and Piazza dei Caduti di tutte le guerre, bringing some of the stalls back into the historic center.

AgriLazzera and the agricultural world

The beating heart of the event is AgriLazzera, an area entirely dedicated to the agricultural world, set up in the courtyard of the Cantina LaVis in collaboration with the Club 3P. Here, visitors can admire agricultural machinery and equipment, plants and seeds, farm animals, and local products, in a direct nod to the fair's rural origins. The festivities begin on the eve, Saturday, with a food and wine stand run by Club 3P accompanied by musical entertainment.

Music, families, and culture

The day is enlivened by live music: the Lavis Social Band performs in Piazza Manci and Piazzetta degli Alpini, while the Youth Instrumental Group plays in the garden of Casa Pezcoller. For families and children, there is a funfair set up in the town squares. The fair is also an opportunity to discover the beauty of Lavis, such as the charming Giardino dei Ciucioi, a 19th-century vertical garden, and the temporary exhibitions hosted at Palazzo de Maffei.

A community celebration

Every spring, the Lazzera Fair attracts thousands of visitors from across the Autonomous Province of Trento and the surrounding valleys, confirming its status as a defining moment for the Lavis community. Between the stalls, the aromas of local specialties, and the sounds of the band, the fair weaves together commerce, farming tradition, and social life in one of the most anticipated days of the local calendar.