Summer Fair and Craftsmen's Workshop
The summer fair of Aosta Valley craftsmanship in the heart of Aosta
About Summer Fair
The summer of Aosta Valley craftsmanship
The Foire d'été is the summer event for traditional craftsmanship in the Aosta Valley, a sister to the older and more famous Fiera di Sant'Orso held in late January. In the heart of Aosta, along the pedestrian streets and the central Piazza Chanoux, Aosta Valley artisans exhibit and sell their works: sculptures and turned wooden objects, soapstone carvings, wrought iron, copper, leather, wool, and traditional fabrics. It's an opportunity to admire and take home, in the height of summer, the handcrafted items that tell the story of the region's savoir-faire.
Exhibition-Competition, Atelier des Métiers, and Grand Prix
The Foire d'été day is the culmination of a broader calendar dedicated to the crafts. The Crafts Exhibition-Competition of the Aosta Valley in Piazza Chanoux exhibits and awards the most significant works with the Grand Prix de l'Artisanat; the Atelier des Métiers brings together master artisans and companies in the sector with live demonstrations and meetings. This is a system of events promoted by the Autonomous Region of Valle d'Aosta through the Department of Economic Development, which values craftsmanship as an element of the territory's identity.
Art, design, and woodturning
In recent years, the summer fair has been enriched with new languages: OrsOff, a widespread exhibition of art, design, and craftsmanship that invades public and private spaces in the city, and—as a novelty for 2026—Tornitori senza Confini, an event dedicated to woodturning, exploring traditions, territories, and the evolution of the craft. Aosta, the city of the Arch of Augustus and the Collegiate Church of Sant'Orso, thus confirms its vocation as the capital of Alpine craftsmanship even in the summer months.
Summer Fair — edition 2026
In 2026, the system of summer events for Aosta Valley craftsmanship revolves around the Atelier des Métiers, in Piazza Chanoux from July 30 to August 2. The highlight is the 57th Foire d'été, scheduled for August 1st in the historic center of Aosta, from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, with Aosta Valley artisans exhibiting and selling their creations. The season opened with the 73rd Crafts Exhibition-Competition of the Aosta Valley and the Grand Prix de l'Artisanat 2026 in Piazza Chanoux (from July 18). Alongside the fair, the 3rd edition of OrsOff brings art, design, and craftsmanship to various spaces in the city, while Tornitori senza Confini debuts, an event dedicated to woodturning. Artisan registrations took place between April 21 and May 8, 2026. Organized by the Autonomous Region of Valle d'Aosta.
Programme Summer Fair 2026
July 18-29
- 73rd Crafts Exhibition-Competition of the Aosta Valley, Piazza Chanoux
- Grand Prix de l'Artisanat 2026: awarding of the most significant works
July 30 - August 2
- Atelier des Métiers in Piazza Chanoux: master artisans and companies in the sector with exhibitions and live demonstrations
- OrsOff (3rd edition): widespread exhibition of art, design, and craftsmanship in public and private spaces of the city
- Tornitori senza Confini (1st edition): event dedicated to woodturning, exploring traditions, territories, and the evolution of the craft
Saturday, August 1 - Foire d'été (57th edition)
- 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM - Exhibition and sale of creations by Aosta Valley artisans in the historic center of Aosta: wood, soapstone, wrought iron, copper, leather, wool, and fabrics
Detailed program and times available on the channels of the Valle d'Aosta Region and the fieradisantorso.it portal.
Highlights Summer Fair 2026
Prices Summer Fair 2026
Practical information — Summer Fair
How to get there
The historic center of Aosta and Piazza Chanoux are entirely pedestrianized and can be reached on foot from the train station. By car: A5 Turin-Aosta highway, Aosta exit, with parking lots surrounding the center.
Dates and admission
Foire d'été: one day, approximately 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM. Exhibition-Competition and Atelier des Métiers on the preceding and following days. Free admission to the fair and exhibitions; purchases directly from the artisans.
Tips
Alpine summer: pleasant climate but cool evenings. Book accommodation in advance, especially in nearby towns, as the fair attracts visitors from all over the region and cross-border areas.
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Where does it take place — Summer Fair
Piazza Chanoux e centro storico
Piazza Émile Chanoux, 11100 Aosta