Veletrhy a festivaly

The festival begins at 10:00 a.m. with Holy Mass in the church of Sauders. From 11:00 a.m., the festivities kick off at the covered festival square at Winklerhof. Music and entertainment will be provided by the Hochwilde Böhmische from the Passeier Valley and the folk music group “Schilling und Lire”. Dance enthusiasts gather on the large dance floor, joined by the folk dance group from San Candido. Delicious Törggelen dishes will be served, a raffle will be organized, and children can enjoy a playground and a trampoline.

Discover one of the most authentic and iconic flavors of South Tyrol: speck. Join us for a special afternoon of tastings, where you can savor the culinary tradition of South Tyrol in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. And this is just the beginning! Let yourself be tempted by this appetizer, because over the weekend the Speckfest at Plan de Corones will take place — an even bigger and unmissable event that celebrates this symbolic product with music, fun, and plenty of flavor.

The Language Café is a way to practise speaking a foreign language in company and in an informal environment. At the Don Bosco Library in Laives you will find a moderator for each table, i.e. for each language. Depending on the language you want to practise in, choose your table, sit down and... start chatting! You will talk to the moderator or moderator and the other people like you sitting at that table. If you get tired, you can safely leave or change tables. In general, it is recommended that you have a basic knowledge of your chosen language in order to be able to follow the conversation and participate actively.

Wine Festival at the festival ground of Tramin organized by the soccer club. You are invited to taste many typical dishes, served up with good live music and excellent wines from the local wineries.

When summer slowly draws to a close, the farmers bring their cows, calves, and sheep down from the mountain pastures. The reception in the valley is a celebration for everyone! Start of the festival at 10.00 am Arrival of the animals in Maiern at 11.30am At the end of September, the animals return from their summer retreat. After months of gorging themselves on lush Alpine meadows and recharging their batteries in the sun for the winter, cows and calves, sheep, and lambs migrate from the mountain to the valley. There, the numerous spectators await the festively decorated animals. But only with traditional music, in good company, and South Tyrolean specialities is the Alpine transhumance complete. Enjoyment and fun are well taken care of!

organized by the hors club Pferdefreunde Ritten at the Alpenranch Himmelreich in Klobenstein with Gaudi tournament, children's tournament, western slalom... For food & drink is well provided

Traditional autumn festival at the Kumpfl cabin in Antholz Mittertal (with heated festival tent).

Beginning: 1 p.m.
Live music: 1 p.m. "Die Untodochbüibm", 8 p.m. "Die Woazgruiba"

Coming back from the alpine pasture (conditioned by the weather)

Annual cattle drive in Altrei. It starts at 12 noon, with the cows and horses arriving in the village at 12.30 pm, followed by festivities in front of the Kultursaal.

At the end of September, it’s that time again – the village of Colle in Val Casies Valley invites you to the traditional Keila Kirschta! The festivities kick off on Saturday with the ceremonial raising of the Kirschta Michl tree, followed by a lively evening with live music and a fantastic atmosphere in the festival tent. The highlight of the weekend is Sunday’s grand parade and cattle drive. Beautifully adorned animals, magnificently decorated festival wagons, and the solemn procession of marching bands turn the village into a vibrant stage of tradition and culture. Enjoy delicious Tyrolean specialties and a fun-filled children's program – a festival for the whole family! Program: Saturday at 03:00 pm the traditional raising of the “Kirschtamichl-Bam”, At 7:00 pm music with JBP BlasmusikPower (Jungböhmische Pichl), 09:30 pm party with the band Volxrock. Sunday: 10:30 am. traditional morning pint, at 01:00 pm big parade under the theme “The potato – from the field to the kitchen” with festive return of the cows from the alpine pastures, the music band of S. Giovanni, the Schützenkapelle Pichl. Concerts. At 04:00 pm. music by the group Taschtn Brass.

Get ready for a culinary highlight in a class of its own: The Speck Alto Adige Festival offers you an experience that you will not soon forget. From 27/09 - 28/09/2025 you can embark on an enjoyable journey through the world of bacon.
The Speck Alto Adige Festival is a tribute to the traditional craft of South Tyrolean bacon production and presents one of the most typical culinary highlights of the region, namely the original South Tyrolean bacon in different ways. Here you can not only meet the best bacon producers of the region and taste their products, but also learn more about the history and production of bacon. The town of Bruneck also invites you to visit its charming old town, its impressive castle and many other cultural highlights.
We look forward to welcoming you to this unique culinary experience!
The most important information about the event at a glance: - the Speck Alto Adige Festival starts on September 27, 2025 at 10.00 am - Venue: Kronplatz - In case of bad weather, the South Tyrolean Speck Festival will take place at Bruneck (Paul-Tschurtschenthaler-Platz & Rathausplatz)

The Fire Department of Kaltern/Caldaro organizes the "Törggelefest" on the Market Square in Kaltern - a traditional festival with typical food from roasted chestnuts to hearty meat and sweet desserts. From 11 am till 6 pm

Sunday, September 28th, starting at 10:00 AM, the Marling's Music Group invites you to their traditional "Törggelen" Festivity at the Marling fairground! 🎉 Look forward to a selection of delicious South Tyrolean specialties! Program: Starting at 10:00 AM, morning pint with Bohemian music and the youth music group "Musig Unlocked" (young musicians from Algund, Gratsch, Tscherms, and Marling). Afterwards, from 2:00 PM, "Törggelen" afternoon with another live music group. The Marling Music Group is excited to welcome you and treat you to delicious food! 🌟

The horseracing weekend also comprises other competitions of international importance, such as the Price of Nations (which is linked to the Crystal Cup) on September 27th, whilst the main event, the 86th Meran South Tyrol Grand Prix will be held on September 28th. Meran’s Racecourse will offer a richly diverse culinary programme, including a tasty preview of the Merano WineFestival.

On 28 September 2025, as part of the European Heritage Days 2025, the spotlight will be on the fascinating Enzbirg hillfort at the summit of Monte Largo mountain. This impressive archaeological site on the border between Laives and Deutschnofen invites visitors to rediscover a millennia-old history. In addition to captivating guided tours led by the Archaeological Group of Bolzano, guests can look forward to a varied festival programme featuring music, wine, culinary delights and guided cellar tours at the Hochegg Winery. Programme: 10.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.: wine and culinary delights at the Hochegg Winery 10.30 a.m., 2 p.m., 3.30 p.m.: guided visits of the archeological site Enzbirg 10.30 a.m., 3.30 p.m.: guided cellar tours at the Hochegg Winery 1 p.m.: official ceremony with speeches by the municipal representatives at the Hochegg Winery, with musical accompaniment by the Musikkapelle Leifers 2.30 p.m.: concert of the "Coro Monti Pallidi" choir The 30-minute guided tours of the archaeological site are offered free of charge in German and Italian. From Hochegg, guided hikes to Enzbirg will be organized, departing at 9:00 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm (distance: 2.5 km; duration: approx. 1.5 hours; ascent: 422 m). Please note: there are no parking facilities at Hochegg and Enzbirg. A free shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes from Laives (Kindergarten in Via Pietralba) to Hochegg. From Deutschnofen, Enzbirg can be reached from the Schadnerhof farm (1.5 km, 30 minutes, 10 m ascent). Parking is available at Schadnerhof and Höggerhof. In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled. More information: www.laives-info.it/enzbirg

At 10.30 a.m. the feast starts with the celebration of the word and the blessing of the cattle at the cross Schnaggen. Afterwards the festivities begin with musical entertainment by the "Oachner Böhmische". Food and drink are well provided. Enjoy fresh farmer's Krapfen directly there. There will also be entertainment for children and the Oachner Goaßlschnöller.

Oktoberfest at the Sports Bar in Weißenbach

From 10:00 AM: Bavarian brunch with Weißwurst and original Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest beer

**F&F Acoustic Band**

From 2:00 PM: Afternoon session

**The Hillbillys Rednecks**

Autumn days in Tramin …enjoy the golden autumn! The South Tyrolean Wine road changes into a colourful sea of vineyards and orchards. The farmers are in their heyday and the harvest gets taken in. Soon the barrels will be full, the fermentation of the popular juice from the grapes doesn’t take long to begin. Now the “Neue” new wine can be sampled, the most important moment of the year for the farmers. And celebrated it will be. How the new wine tastes – that will be found out by the people of Tramin and its guests during the traditional Autumn Days Tramin at the latest, which are always at the end of October. People of all age groups meet at the festival area that is richly decorated with lots of harvest products for a joyful festival. The “Neue” new wine and wines from Tramin get sampled; and along with this there are hearty South Tyrolean specialities. And all of the colourful shenanigans at the festival area are accompanied by the colourful and melodious performances of folk music groups. Free bus shuttle from Kaltern, St. Josef am See, Auer and Kurtatsch.

Our festival is a feast for all the senses, dedicated to culinary delights from around the world. Whether you love food trucks, appreciate the creations of professional chefs, or enjoy the passion of hobby cooks – there is something for everyone here. The diversity of food cultures will amaze you! Free entry! More information: www.bruneck.com/street-food-festival.

From Vinschger Paarlen rye bread and Puschtra Breatlan farmers’ bread to Schüttelbrot flat bread, country-style baked goods have always been an important part of life in Brixen. So it’s no surprise that the old town alone has around ten bakeries, each offering a unique selection of tempting goods. On the first weekend in October each year, Brixen celebrates its baking traditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to sample the scrumptious selection of savoury and sweet creations on offer on the cathedral square. Opening: Friday at 10:00 a.m., at the Historical Trail With musical accompaniment by the Deutschnofen dance band Harvest Festival Mass: On Sunday at 10:00 a.m., the bakers will make a ceremonial entrance into the cathedral, where the Harvest Festival Mass will be celebrated together with the cathedral choir. However, the market stalls can still be opened on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Bread bakery: Baking with master baker Martin Hecher in collaboration with the Rieper Mill * Open all 3 days of the Bread and Strudel Market * No registration required, free participation * Children's courses for ages 6 to 14, adult courses for ages 15 and up * Adult courses take place in the morning, children's courses in the afternoon * Duration: 1 hour each FOR ADULTS (ages 15 and up): 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Due to the grand opening of the South Tyrolean Bread and Strudel Market on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m., the bread bakery will not start until 12:00 p.m. on that day. FOR CHILDREN (aged 6 to 14): 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Traditional transhumance with entertainment and folk music. Back home, this is the ideal reference for livestock, including cows, horses, sheep and goats after a summer spent on the Alpe di Siusi returning to their stables. The transhumance accompanied by a celebration takes place on the Saturday just before the feast of the harvest. This year the event takes place on 4th October 2025. Accompanied by bells and wreaths the animals inhabit the area of Compaccio at 10am. The colourful herd consisting of 250 animals, some carts and some classic-style tractors will leave the Alpe di Siusi at this very time.

Traditional Transhumance with Festivities and Folk Music. In October, it’s time for the cattle, horses, goats, and sheep that spent the summer on the Seiser Alm to return to the valley. On the Seiser Alm, the Transhumance is traditionally celebrated on Rosary Saturday, the Saturday before the Harvest Festival. Starting at 10:30 a.m., cows adorned with flower wreaths and bells fill the streets of Compatsch. The colorful herd of around 250 cattle, sheep, horses, and goats, along with decorated carts, then heads towards the valley and Kastelruth around midday. Festival on the Seiser Alm in Compatsch starting at 10:00 AM with moderation – featuring the alphorn players from Kaltern, the Seis am Schlern band, the Alpler Plattler Gitschen dancers, the music group Schellrodelmusig, and culinary delights provided by the rural youth and the Kastelruth farmers’ wives. Food and drinks will be well provided. Festivities in Kastelruth start at 10:00 a.m. with commentary - For many years, it has been a tradition to celebrate the return from the Alm with music, dancing, food, and drink. The Farmers' Buffet and the Hunting Association of Kastelruth will provide refreshments at the entrance to Kastelruth, along the beautiful promenade. The Alphorn players, the Garner „Schuhplattler“, the „Goasslschnalzer“ and the musical group „Schlernwind“ will provide entertainment. The festive procession with the animals and their handlers is expected to arrive in Kastelruth around 1:30 p.m. We recommend that you watch the entire Transhumance from the Seiser Alm to Kastelruth, as not all animals make it to Kastelruth. Some farmers take their animals to their farms before reaching Kastelruth. You can easily reach the Seiser Alm with the Seiser Alm Cable Car from Seis am Schlern. On this special day, you can use the Seis-Seiser Alm Cable Car at a special price of €15.00 (round trip)! Buses no. 3, 3A and 172 run between the Seiser Alm cable car and Kastelruth. Please note the road closures: after a certain time, no buses will run to Kastelruth, so you may need to travel to Telfen and walk from there to Kastelruth. Tour buses can reach the Seiser Alm before 9:00 a.m. Since the road will be closed for return traffic until 2:00 p.m., tour buses can only drive down after 2:00 p.m. Alternatively, tour buses can park at the Seiser Alm Cable Car station, and guests can reach the Seiser Alm by cable car. In Kastelruth, tour buses can drop off guests at the bus station and then park at the "Tirlerhof" parking lot, 1 km away. Please pay attention to road closures.

Together we are bringing a completely new event experience to South Tyrol! On October 4th, the event will take place in the Sportbar Hölle/Sportzone Oberbozen from 8 p.m. to 2. Heated tent and party bus, music with Pixon, age 16+, free entry

Two-day festival in St. Magdalena with traditional farmers' market around the topic Speck, culinary delicacies such as speck, farmer's bread and "tirtlen" and musical entertainment.

Saturday 2:00 p.m.: Setting up the Kischtamichl tree, from 6:00 p.m.musical entertainment

Sunday 11 a.m.: Live music and at 5 p.m. raffle of the Kischtamichl tree and other great prizes

Thanksgiving Day in Kastelruth is an annual event where the people of the community express their gratitude for a successful harvest year. On the day of the celebration a Holy Mass is held, followed by a procession through the streets of the village. The procession starts at the church and goes through the streets of Kastelruth, while the villagers sing their harvest songs. At the end of the procession, the congregation gathers in the village square, where our local parish priest concludes the Mass and gives God's blessing to all those present.

Chestnuts, new wine, Krapfen, grilled and musical entertainment,... organised by the music band and the voluntary fire brigade at the fairground Unterinn from 12 a.m.

Autumn Festival of the Algund Music Band On Sunday, October 5th, the Algund Music Band once again invites you to its traditional Autumn Festival. Starting at 11 a.m., guests can look forward to a festive atmosphere, culinary delights, and lively entertainment. This year’s musical program features three ensembles: the Algund Youth Band, the Kalmtal Böhmische, and “Fetzmusig” – a brass formation from the Burgraviato, active for more than 20 years and including members of the Algund Music Band. The culinary highlights will be provided by the Kienegg Inn in Vellau, renowned for its excellent cuisine. Fine wines from the Schloss Plars Winery will also be served. The festival continues into the early evening hours, and the Algund Music Band looks forward to welcoming many visitors!

On Sunday, October 5, from 10:00 to 18:00, the traditional "Törggelen" festivity of the Marling folk dance group will take place on the Marling fairground. Food and drink will be provided. The morning pint starts at 10 a.m. Hearty traditional Törggelen with delicious roasted chestnuts and a glass of sweet wine are served from midday onwards. A youth band and a music group will provide atmospheric entertainment. You can look forward to a convivial Törggelen afternoon. The Marling folk dance group is looking forward to seeing you!

A special event awaits you at the cattle drive in St. Zyprian on the Platzliner meadow! The festivities start at 11:00 am, and around 1:30 pm, the beautifully decorated cattle will return from the alpine pastures to the valley – a colorful spectacle that brings tradition and culture to life. There will be lively music and entertainment, and of course, delicious regional specialties to satisfy your appetite. The farming associations of Tiers am Rosengarten look forward to welcoming you in great numbers for an unforgettable day together!