Annual markets in South Tyrol, such as the Golli Market and the Pracupola Market, hold a firm place in the yearly calendar
Image gallery: Traditional Markets
The Pracupola Market, which always takes place on September 22, is one of these. Stalls selling sheep products, clothing and more are set up on the large meadow next to the Zoccolo Reservoir. There is also sheep shearing. It is a public holiday for the people of the valley themselves - schools remain closed - and a good opportunity for everyone else to celebrate in style!
A month later, the Stegona Market in the Val Pusteria follows, known locally as "Stegina Morscht"'. At the largest market in Tyrol, held every year from October 26 to 28, everything imaginable is on sale for three days - from bargains and delicacies to the latest fashion. The spectacle is framed by a funfair and a marquee festival. And do not forget: Only those who have been to the "Stegina Morscht" will get through the winter well!
A few days later, the "Sealamorkt" takes place in Glorenza, the smallest Alpine town in Europe. Every year on All Souls' Day on the 2nd of November - which gives the market its name - a state of excitement takes over Glorenza. These traditional markets were mostly held in late spring before summer work began and in autumn after the harvest was brought in. Here is an overview:
- March:
- Ash Wednesday Market in Sarentino (February or March)
- St. Joseph's Market in Salorno on March 19 or - if it falls on a weekday - on the Sunday before or after
- Vipiteno Easter Market at the end of March
- April:
- St. George's Market in Malles at the end of April
- St. Marcus' Market in Ora on April 25
- June:
- St. Vitus' Market in Tarces in mid-June
- St. Vitus' Market in Sarentino in mid-June
- St. John's Market in Prato allo Stelvio at the end of June
- September:
- Church fair market in Sarentino in early September
- Pala pear market in Glorenza in mid-September
- St. Matthew's Market in Prato allo Stelvio on September 21
- St. Michael's Market in Martello at the end of September
- October:
- Rosary Market in Sluderno at the beginning of October
- Golli Market in Malles in mid-October
- Calf Market in Sarentino in mid-October
- Simon and Judas Market in Sarentino at the end of October
- Stegona Market at the end of October (largest market in Tyrol)
- November:
- Souls' Market in Glorenza on the 2nd November or - if it falls on a Sunday - on the day after
- St. Martin's Market in Cornaiano on November 11
- St. Martin's Market in Cortina all'Adige on November 11
- St. Martin's Market in Sarentino in mid-November
