Under the Stars Market

An evening market in the Modena mountains

The Under the Stars Market is one of the most beloved summer events in Piandelagotti, the highest hamlet in the Municipality of Frassinoro, in the heart of the High Apennines of Modena, in the province of Modena (Emilia-Romagna). At about 1,300 meters above sea level, at the entrance to the Val Dragone and a stone's throw from the border with Tuscany and the Reggio Emilia Apennines, the village is a well-known summer resort destination: and precisely on summer evenings, when the air becomes cool and pleasant, the village comes alive with this open-air market organized by Pro Loco Piandelagotti.

What you can find at the stalls

The heart of the event is Piazza Monsignor Lunardi, which for the occasion is filled with stalls dedicated mainly to local crafts and products. Among the offerings you will find:

• Crafts: sewing, embroidery, ceramics, and handmade costume jewelry;
• Typical Apennine food products, sweets, and local cheeses;
• Clothing and leather goods, alongside small items and gift ideas.

It's the classic village market, perfect for a stroll: you can wander among the stalls, chat with the exhibitors, and taste the flavors of the mountains, in an informal and friendly atmosphere.

Piandelagotti, a pearl of the Modena Apennines

One of the best-known hamlets of Frassinoro, Piandelagotti is appreciated all year round: in winter for cross-country skiing (the Boscoreale area is among the most renowned in the Apennines) and in summer for trekking, mountain biking, and excursions through woods and pastures. The Under the Stars Market fits into this tourist vocation as a moment of evening life in the village, designed for residents, vacationers, and hikers who choose the Modena mountains for their holidays.

An event by Pro Loco

The event is managed by Pro Loco Piandelagotti, the association that enlivens the village's calendar with various initiatives throughout the year, from the Spring Festival to the High-Altitude Potato Festival in autumn. The Under the Stars Market is the recurring event of summer evenings, a simple way to promote the crafts and products of the Emilia-Romagna mountain territory.