Waiting for the Teragnóle — Crafts of a Valley
Ancient crafts, flavors, and traditions of the Terragnolo Valley
About Crafts of a Valley
An open-air workshop among the villages of Terragnolo
Waiting for the Teragnóle — Crafts of a Valley is a day dedicated to ancient trades and the farming culture of the Terragnolo Valley, in the heart of the Autonomous Province of Trento, in Trentino-Alto Adige. The event takes place in Pinterreno, one of the oldest hamlets in the Municipality of Terragnolo: a place that is usually quiet and rich in history, which for one day comes alive with scenes of daily life, forgotten scents, and simple gestures.
The event is the first of three appointments of "Waiting for the Teragnóle", a series of reflections and meetings designed to guide the community toward the new edition of the Teragnóle Walk, an event that pays tribute to the women of the valley — the "Teragnóle" — who in past centuries traveled an ancient road to descend to Rovereto to sell the products of their land.
Crafts, knowledge, and gestures of the past
During the day, the valley turns into a large open-air workshop, where the knowledge of the past is shared through live demonstrations, practical and creative workshops, tastings, stories, exhibitions, and meetings. Visitors can observe, try, ask questions, and be guided by those who still preserve these crafts today.
- Natural dyeing with mulberry blackberries and silkworms
- Crochet and textile workshops
- Haymaking with traditional tools
- Wood sawing and basket weaving demonstrations
- Tile making and dry-stone wall construction
- Charcoal production
Traditional flavors
Ample space is dedicated to taste and the typical products of the valley: culinary workshops focused on buckwheat with the preparation of fanzelto, roasting and tasting of barley coffee, meetings on wild herbs and fruits, as well as local cheeses and honey for tasting and purchase. There is no shortage of games for children, folklore, watercolor workshops, and moments dedicated to the Cimbrian language and culture with traditional songs.
A heritage to preserve
Organized by Rebut Terragnolo APS together with Visit Rovereto and dozens of local associations, the event is much more than a simple festival: it is a cultural project that weaves together memory, community, and landscape to keep the traditions of Terragnolo and the Vallagarina alive.
Crafts of a Valley — edition 2026
Sunday, August 24, 2026 — Pinterreno di Terragnolo
The day begins at 10:00 AM and continues until 6:00 PM, bringing the hamlet of Pinterreno to life with live demonstrations and workshops open to everyone.
- Crafts and demonstrations: natural dyeing with mulberry blackberries and silkworms, crochet, haymaking with traditional tools, wood sawing, basket weaving, tile making, dry-stone walls, and charcoal preparation.
- Flavors: workshops on buckwheat with the preparation of fanzelto, roasting and tasting of barley coffee, meetings on wild herbs and fruits, local cheeses, and honey.
- For families: games for children, folklore, watercolor workshops, and moments dedicated to Cimbrian culture with traditional songs.
Admission is 10 euros per person; the event is guaranteed even in case of bad weather. This is the first of three "Waiting for the Teragnóle" events, followed by September 20 in Rovereto and October 11 in Ghesteri di Terragnolo.
Programme Crafts of a Valley 2026
Sunday, August 24, 2026 — from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Pinterreno di Terragnolo
- 10:00 AM — Opening of the day and setup of the open-air workshop
- Live demonstrations of ancient crafts: natural dyeing with mulberry blackberries and silkworms, haymaking with traditional tools, wood sawing, basket weaving, tile making, dry-stone wall construction, charcoal production
- Practical and creative workshops: crochet, watercolor, games, and folklore for children
- Tastings and flavors: preparation of buckwheat fanzelto, roasting and tasting of barley coffee, wild herbs and fruits, local cheeses and honey for tasting and sale
- Cimbrian culture: meetings on the language and traditional songs of the valley
- 6:00 PM — Closing of the day
The detailed program with the times of individual workshops will be published by Visit Rovereto and Rebut Terragnolo APS in the weeks leading up to the event.
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When and where
Pinterreno di Terragnolo (TN), Trentino-Alto Adige. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
How to get there
Terragnolo can be reached by car from Rovereto (A22 motorway exit Rovereto Sud) along the road that goes up the valley. The nearest train station is in Rovereto, on the Brenner line.
Admission
Participation requires a ticket of 10 euros per person. The event takes place even in case of bad weather. Online bookings close in the days prior; it is possible to register directly on-site with cash payment.
Information
Rebut Terragnolo APS / Visit Rovereto (APT Rovereto, Vallagarina e Monte Baldo).
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Pinterreno di Terragnolo