San Doane Festival – San Giovanni Market Fair

The patron saint's feast in Canale d'Agordo

The Sagra de San Doane — in Agordino dialect, the feast of Saint John the Baptist — is the patronal feast of Canale d'Agordo, a Dolomite municipality in the province of Belluno, known worldwide for being the birthplace of Pope John Paul I, Albino Luciani. It is celebrated on June 24th, the patron saint's day, with one of the oldest market fairs in the Agordino region.

The market fair and the feast

On Saint John's Day, from the early hours, the stalls of the traditional market fill and liven up the streets of this small village rich in history and culture, nestled among the Dolomites. The feast, organized by Pro Loco Canale d'Agordo together with the Polisportiva and with the contribution of the Municipality and tourism associations, offers a weekend of entertainment, shows, typical dishes, and a funfair set up in Piazza Salvatore Serafini.

Dolomite tradition

Between devotion, market, and conviviality, the Sagra de San Doane intertwines the religious dimension of the patronal feast with the life of the Agordino community. It is an opportunity to discover Canale d'Agordo and the Val del Biois, amidst mountain traditions, typical flavors, and the characteristic hospitality of the Dolomites.