San Donato Fair
Edition 2026 Heritage Folk traditions Folklore

San Donato Fair

The traditional early August fair in the village of the bagpipes

Scapoli — Isernia (094)
Dates 06 Aug — 07 Aug 2026
Location Scapoli (094)
Prices Free
Status —

About San Donato Fair

At the beginning of August, Scapoli, in the province of Isernia, hosts the traditional San Donato Fair, an annual event linked to devotion to the saint. A popular fair in the village of the bagpipes, in the upper Volturno valley, which opens the town's rich calendar of summer festivals.

The San Donato Fair

In Scapoli (province of Isernia), the summer festival calendar opens with the traditional San Donato Fair, held at the beginning of August, traditionally on August 6th and 7th. It is one of the village's annual events, linked to popular devotion to the saint.

A Village Tradition

The fair is a well-established event in Scapoli's tradition, documented among the town's festivals and fairs. It takes place during the village's most vibrant period, when summer draws residents, returning emigrants, and visitors to the upper Volturno valley.

Scapoli, Land of Traditions

International capital of the bagpipe, Scapoli preserves a rich calendar of religious fairs and festivals that mark the year. The San Donato Fair is one of the pieces in this heritage of traditions of inland Molise, in the province of Isernia.

San Donato Fair — edition 2026

The San Donato Fair returns to Scapoli in early August 2026, traditionally on the 6th and 7th, an annual event linked to popular devotion to the saint in the village of the bagpipes. Dates and program to be confirmed.

In 2026 too, Scapoli renews the traditional San Donato Fair at the beginning of August. The event, traditionally set for August 6th and 7th, opens the village's summer festival calendar.

The definitive dates and program will be announced by the Municipality closer to the event.

Programme San Donato Fair 2026

The detailed program for 2026 will be published closer to the fair. The event traditionally includes the popular fair and celebrations in honor of San Donato.

Highlights San Donato Fair 2026

The early August popular fair.

Prices San Donato Fair 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — San Donato Fair

How to get there

Scapoli is located in the province of Isernia, in the upper Volturno valley. By car from Isernia (about 30 km) and from the San Vittore A1 exit.

When

Early August, traditionally August 6th and 7th.

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San Donato Fair in brief

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