San Luca Fair
Vallarsa's great autumn festival celebrating the end of the alpine grazing season
About San Luca Fair
The San Luca Fair in Vallarsa
The San Luca Fair is one of the most cherished autumn events in the municipality of Vallarsa, in the Trentino Vallagarina area. Every year in mid-October, the square in the village of Parrocchia becomes the beating heart of the valley: farmers, agricultural producers, artisans, and local groups gather for a grand community festival that marks the end of the alpine grazing season and the beginning of winter.
An ancient cattle fair
The origins of the event are rooted in the farming and pastoral traditions of Vallarsa. Once, the fair was primarily a moment for trading livestock returning from high-altitude pastures; today, it keeps that memory alive through livestock exhibitions and the solemn blessing of the cattle, while having expanded to include cultural, gastronomic, and family-friendly events, offering a true immersion into the valley's autumn spirit.
Two days of celebration
The fair takes place over the weekend. Saturday is largely dedicated to families and social gatherings: animated readings and children's activities hosted by the municipal library and Teatro Piteco, sensory hay workshops with local farmers, snacks featuring chestnuts and mulled wine, fire brigade demonstrations, a youth aperitif with mixed platters, and the traditional wood auction using the virgin candle method. The evening continues with a traditional Cimbrian dinner and a choral showcase.
Sunday revolves around the most traditional moments: Holy Mass in the Archpriest Church of San Vigilio, the cattle blessing, a toast with Bianco di San Luca wine, a traditional lunch organized by local associations, roaming folk music with accordion players, the awarding of farmers, and the lottery draw.
Flavors, crafts, and traditions
Throughout the event, the square hosts stalls featuring agricultural and artisanal products, livestock displays, activities organized by the many associations of Vallarsa, and horse rides with the Noriglio Cavalli Association. It is the ideal opportunity to discover the genuine flavors of the Trentino mountains and the Cimbrian identity of this valley in Trentino-Alto Adige.
- Where: Piazza di Parrocchia, Vallarsa (TN)
- When: Mid-October, during the weekend of the San Luca feast
- Admission: Free
San Luca Fair — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the San Luca Fair returns to Vallarsa on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2026, in the square of the Parrocchia village.
Saturday, October 11: In the afternoon, animated readings with Teatro Piteco and children's activities by the municipal library, hay workshops with farmers, snacks with chestnuts and mulled wine, fire brigade demonstrations, a youth aperitif with mixed platters, and the traditional wood auction with the virgin candle. In the evening, a traditional Cimbrian dinner and a choral showcase.
Sunday, October 12: Holy Mass in the Church of San Vigilio, cattle blessing, a toast with Bianco di San Luca, a traditional lunch by local associations, roaming folk music with accordionists, and the awarding of farmers. Throughout the fair: livestock exhibitions, stalls of agricultural and artisanal products, and horse rides with the Noriglio Cavalli Association.
Programme San Luca Fair 2026
Saturday, October 11, 2026
- 2:00 PM – Animated reading "Tales from the Land of Chi" with Teatro Piteco (ages 6-11) and library activities
- 3:00 PM – Hay workshop for children with local farmers
- 4:00 PM – Snack with chestnuts and mulled wine; Fire Brigade demonstration
- 5:00 PM – Youth aperitif with mixed platters by the Vallarsa Youth
- 5:00 PM – Traditional wood auction with the virgin candle
- 6:00 PM – Traditional Cimbrian dinner
- 8:30 PM – Choral showcase with the Coro Pasubio of Vallarsa
Sunday, October 12, 2026
- 8:30 AM – Opening of the event
- 10:00 AM – Holy Mass in the Archpriest Church of San Vigilio
- 11:00 AM – Cattle blessing
- 11:30 AM – Youth aperitif with platters, chestnuts, and mulled wine
- 12:00 PM – Toast with Bianco di San Luca and official greetings; traditional lunch by valley associations
- Afternoon – Roaming folk music, awarding of farmers, and lottery draw
Highlights San Luca Fair 2026
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Getting there
Vallarsa can be reached by car from Rovereto (A22 Rovereto Sud exit) by driving up the Leno valley; the village of Parrocchia is located in the central part of the municipality. The nearest train station is in Rovereto.
Shuttle and parking
During the fair, a free shuttle service operates from the Fire Brigade depot in Anghebeni to the Laghetto dei Poiani parking area, generally from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Admission and information
Admission to the event is free. For information: Municipality of Vallarsa (tel. +39 0464 860860) and the Rovereto and Vallagarina Tourist Board.
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Where does it take place — San Luca Fair
Piazza di Parrocchia
Piazza di Parrocchia, 38069 Vallarsa