Val di Sangro Expo

Val di Sangro Expo: Showcasing Abruzzo's Industrial District

In the heart of the Val di Sangro, in Atessa (Province of Chieti), Piazza Abruzzo transforms into a vast exhibition center every September. Val di Sangro Expo is a multi-sector event designed to highlight the productive excellence of a territory that serves as the industrial engine of the entire region. It is not a traditional local food festival, but a modern trade fair showcasing the best of the valley: from automotive and agri-food to craftsmanship and technological innovation.

Over 200 companies, ten sectors

The numbers illustrate the scale of the event: over 200 companies spread across an area that reached 17,000 square meters in the most recent edition, with approximately 6,500 square meters covered. Exhibitors are organized into ten product categories that capture the local economy:

• Automotive and precision mechanics — the valley's flagship sector, featuring major names like Stellantis and Honda
• Innovation and technology
• Crafts and local commerce
• Agri-food, wine, and local products
• Tourism and employment services
• Agriculture, horticulture, and gardening

Surrounding the stands are thematic pavilions, villages dedicated to major automotive brands, food areas, children's play zones, an equestrian circuit, and a 250-seat conference hall.

Beyond the exhibition: conferences, tastings, and events

The Val di Sangro Expo program goes beyond a simple commercial showcase. During the fair, conferences and panels address pressing economic and social issues—from the future of the automotive industry to Special Economic Zones, tourism development, and industrial sustainability—with the participation of officials, entrepreneurs, union leaders, and institutional representatives. These are complemented by food and wine tastings led by chefs and sommeliers, cultural events with local associations, and educational outings for schools.

A young yet established event

Founded in 2024, the fair is organized by the Municipality of Atessa and has quickly become a landmark event for the entire Val di Sangro and Abruzzo: the first edition alone attracted approximately 50,000 visitors. Admission is free, as is participation in all scheduled activities, making it an event open to families, curious visitors, professionals, and enthusiasts alike.

Visiting Val di Sangro Expo means stepping into the beating heart of the Abruzzo economy while discovering a territory rich in flavors, trades, and future-oriented projects.