September 8th Fair
Edition 2026 Heritage Folk traditions Folklore

September 8th Fair

The fair of the Nativity of Mary in the village of the bagpipes

Scapoli — Isernia (094)
Dates 08 Sep โ€” 08 Sep 2026
Location Scapoli (094)
Prices Free
Status โ€”

About September 8th Fair

On September 8th, Scapoli, in the province of Isernia, celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the traditional September 8th Fair. An annual event that links Marian devotion and popular fair in the village of the bagpipes, in the upper Volturno valley.

The September Marian fair

In Scapoli (province of Isernia), on September 8th, the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated, accompanied by the traditional September 8th Fair. It is one of the annual events of the village, linked to the Marian devotion widespread throughout Southern Italy.

A Scapoli calendar tradition

The September 8th fair is documented among the traditional feasts and fairs of the town and represents a consolidated event at the beginning of autumn, when the village closes its summer season of major events. The recurrence combines religious celebrations in honor of the Madonna and the popular fair.

Scapoli and its traditions

International capital of the bagpipes, Scapoli preserves a rich calendar of fairs and religious festivals that mark the year. The September 8th Fair completes this heritage of traditions of inland Molise, in the province of Isernia.

September 8th Fair โ€” edition 2026

The September 8th Fair returns to Scapoli on September 8, 2026, for the feast of the Nativity of the Madonna, an annual event that combines Marian devotion and popular fair in the village of the bagpipes. Program to be confirmed.

In 2026 too, Scapoli will celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8th with the traditional September 8th Fair. The event renews the village's Marian devotion and the custom of the popular fair.

Details of the program will be announced by the Municipality and the parish closer to the date.

Programme September 8th Fair 2026

The detailed program for 2026 will be published closer to the feast. The September 8th event traditionally includes the fair and Marian celebrations for the Nativity of the Madonna.

Highlights September 8th Fair 2026

The early September Marian fair.

Prices September 8th Fair 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — September 8th 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 A1 San Vittore exit.

When

September 8th, feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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September 8th Fair in brief

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