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At the traditional Zeppichl cattle drive, the decorated animals return to Zeppichl from the Laziner Hof from around 11.30 a.m. "Frühschoppen" with the Bohemian music of Vernuer and musical entertainment with the music group "Die 2 Lustigen", as well as interludes by the "Schuhplattler" from Stuls/Stulles and Mölten/Meltina. There is a pot of luck with great prizes to be won.

On 28 September, the sheep return from their summer retreat. The return is celebrated on the Timmelsalm with the traditional sheep shearing ceremony. After shearing the sheep, the animals are handed over to their farmer. Musical entertainment is provided.

It's that time again at the end of September. The village of Colle celebrates its "Keila Kirschta". A traditional festival with a large parade and cattle drive on Sunday. Festively decorated animals, magnificently decorated floats and marching bands create this festive parade to the fairground. Saturday program: at 3.00 pm.: setting up of the "Kirschta Michl Bam", at 6.45 pm.: festivities and march and concert of the music band Silz, at 7.30 pm.: Concert of the band Jungböhmische Pichl, at 9.30 pm.: Music with Mölltal Sound. On Sunday from 10.30 am.: morning pint with the music band Silz, at 1.00 pm.: large parade on the theme of "The healing power of nature" followed by concerts by the bands, at 4.00 pm.: Concert of the music band Pater-Haspinger from S. Martino. Tyrolean specialities. On Saturday: Spare ribs.

At the popular "Vieh- & Kramermärkte" you can find tasty and useful things. Four times a year, market stalls with local delicacies, everyday necessities and clothing await visitors.

The Event "Meransener Almabtrieb" has a long tradition and has developed into a true South Tyrolean folk festival. Various folk dance groups, traditional costume associations, Schuhplattler groups, the Meransen rifle band and many more take part in the parade of colourfully decorated cows.

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! 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!

Once again this year, for the ninth time, one stage of the European Championships in Prehistoric Archery and Atlatl will be held in the Schnalstal Valley. In the area where Ötzi once went hunting, archers and spear throwers from the different countries of Europe will meet... Event organized by archeoParc Schnalstal.

This flea market takes place every last Saturday a month at the Passeggiata d'Inverno/Winter Promenade. Here you will find various things, from clothes to objects of all kinds. For more informations exhibitors may contact Mr. Hansi on Tel. +39 338 2242269 or Mr. Luca on Tel. +39 328 8032430.

On September 1st, 15th and 29th, the sheep herding takes place in Trafoi on the Untere Tartscher Alm. The sheep can be collected from the farmers on the mountain pasture from 9 am followed by a grill party.

Marmelada / Jam by the farm Lü de Pincia At the Ütia Bioch hut, a special menu based on jam by the farm Lü de Pincia in San Vigilio will be offered. The producer himself will be present and will explain the peculiarities of his product. The menu: White tartlet with Klarer apple jam Lamb chops with mustard seeds and wild plum jam Cheesecake with raspberry jam Musical entertainment will be the perfect soundtrack to accompany your experiences related to our products. During the event photos or video footage may be taken for the purpose of documentation and promotion of the event and the region. The footage may be used and published on websites, on social networks and on media in compliance with the data protection regulations.

Farms and craftsmen introduce themselves! Typical, homemade products such as cheese, bacon, jams, herbal products, etc., as well as handcrafted works of art such as wooden decorations, jewellery, sheep's wool products, natural cosmetics and much more will be on sale. Food and drink are well catered for and musical entertainment is provided by the Trio Lutz. There will be a children's programme and a petting zoo for little explorers

Sunday concert - request concert of the Gargazzone orchestra, music pavilion Gargazzone/Gargazon, at 11.00.

Dig up long-lost knowledge with our certified herb expert. Take a leisurely hike through the sun-drenched plateau. Interesting and entertaining information about local herbs, wonderful remedies, and the beneficial effects of everything that grows and thrives here round off this special tour! The taste of nature!

Come and listen to the traditional alphorn players at the Laranzer mountain hut.

Every first Wednesday of the month from May to October, the Passeiertal Valley Tourism Association organises the market "Riffiner Dorfmarktl" in Riffian/Rifiano in collaboration with various exhibitors from the surrounding area. From 4 p.m. to approx. 8 p.m. local exhibitors offer various lovingly handcrafted items and delicious farm produce for sale. Visitors will be entertained with music.

ONLY GERMAN AND ITALIAN SPEAKING GUIDE Stroke and feed the animals, learn about life on a farm in a playful way, jump on the hay, make butter and take part in a milking competition. This morning, completely dedicated to the children, is an unforgettable farm experience. At the end, a snack is served with healthy products from the farm. Target group: children aged 6 to 13 years. Children must be brought and collected by their parents. Meeting point: Proderhof, St. Magdalena Duration: 9 am - 12 noon PRICE: participation fee: 10,00 € - free of charge with the DolomitiCard experience/tasting*: 18,00 € per child Participants: min. 4 - max. 15 children

The autumn custom of Törggelen has a centuries-old tradition in South Tyrol. After the successful harvest in autumn, the farmers of the area met and celebrated with new wine, cabbage and smoked meat, doughnuts and chestnuts. To this day, Törggelen is considered by South Tyroleans to be an expression of conviviality and joie de vivre. Traditional Törggelen at the village fountain in the center of Naturno from 14.30 - 17.30 with roasted chestnuts, new wine and music. In October a flea market takes place at the same time at the town hall square from 9 am - 5 pm.

Hike through the beautiful autumn landscape to the Buschenschank and learn more about the tradition of Törggelen. The hosts will show you what is grown, stored and processed on their farm and what tasty treats end up on your table. 02.10. Johannserhof 09.10. Larmhof 16.10. Oberpartegger 23.10. Winklerhof 30.10. Pschnickerhof

On the way back to earlier times, the history of the farm life, we hike from the Larchhof to Flading.

Guided tour through the apple meadows in Lana (with reservation). Our farmer will guide you through their fields, explains you about the healthy ingredients, the production area and about all sorts and brands of the South Tyrolean apple. Gain insight into the secrets of the apple farmers - from the latest technology of today and the gnarled giants of the past. Afterwards, you can taste for yourself.

The focus of this special event at the Steinegg Museum is the ancient and valuable knowledge around the power of plants & herbs. During a short tour of the museum, visitors get to know the rooms of our ancestors, where knowledge about herbs was also practised. The lovingly furnished rooms, chambers and workrooms faithfully reflect the life of our ancestors. Afterwards, our instructor Tanja Rassler, practitioner of new alternative healing methods according to Gottfried Hochgruber, will introduce you to the secrets of the power of herbs. The focus will be on root plants with their various uses and healing powers - all under the motto: "The power that comes from the earth". A workshop will show how to make a masterwort root gel that can be used to treat cartilage formation and undefined pain as well as gastritis. Participants can take the gel produced on site home with them. Reservation required until 12 noon on Wednesday PRICE: Adults from 14 years 15,00 €

With FNL herb expert Sieglinde Gall, we will discover useful and intriguing information about the application and use of various parts of the fir tree. The knowledge of the healing power of plants was already used by our ancestors for prevention and healing purposes. Now, we will have the opportunity to create our own soothing care products for body and mind. Meeting point: 4:00 pm, church square Welschnofen | Nova Levante | Duration: 1.5 h | Price: Euro 15.00/adult; Euro 10.00/junior (6-13 years) | Number of participants: min. 2, max. 10 | Booking & information: until 5:00 pm the day before the event at the tourist offices, tel. +39 0471 619 500 or online at eggental.com/events. The events start PUNCTUALLY, delays cannot be considered because of the program. ATTENTION: workshop is held in GERMAN AND ITALIAN LANGUAGE!

Celebrate our religious traditions together with us. Today the religious procession with the translation of the Holy Cross will lead from the Sanctuary of La Crusc/Santa Croce to the village of Badia. During the event photos or video footage may be taken for the purpose of documentation and promotion of the event and the region. The footage may be used and published on websites, on social networks and on media in compliance with the data protection regulations.

The traditional "Gsiesa Marschtl" market takes place every year on the 1st Saturday in Val Casies Valley, in the village center of S. Martino. From trendy clothing to authentic regional products, visitors to the market will find everything their heart desires. Of course, the chestnut roaster with his roasted chestnuts is also a must at the market. The festival begins with a morning pint with Tyrolean specialties, followed by various performances by music groups to create an festitive atmosphere and entertain guests with traditional and modern sounds. The parade with the traditional homecoming of the cattle from alpine pastures is the highlight of the market and attracts numerous visitors year after year. Programm: 11:30 am: Morning aperitif and concert by the Seibranz Music Band, 02:30 pm: Traditional homecoming of the cattle, 4:00 pm: Musical entertainment with the music band "Blechverrückt", 05:00 pm: Lottery drawing, 05:30 pm: Festival closing with the band "Blechverrückt".

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. Festivities on the Seiser Alm in Compatsch begin at 10:00 a.m. with commentary - the „Goasslschnalzern“, alphorn players, the dance group „Alpler Plattler Gitschen“, the brass band "St. Martin in Thurn", the music group "Schlernblech", a farmers' market, and demonstrations of old farming crafts. Food and drink will be 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 €14.00 (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.

Experience the traditional cattle drive to Gasthof Pichlerhof! Look forward to culinary delicacies such as "Topfnudeln", "Graukäse" and many other treats that will tantalize your taste buds. In the evening, we cordially invite you to a convivial get-together where you can round off the day in a cozy atmosphere.

On Saturday the fairground in St. Martin/S. Martino dives deep into its roots. Characteristic and high quality products for guests and locals. The market reflects a moment of enjoyment of the cuisine of the Passeiertal Valley: honey, cheese, bacon, wine, beer, freshly made bread and pasta, "Krapfen" and "Strudel" tyrolean specialities, teas. In addition interesting things from the world of herbs and handicrafts: felt work, decorations, wood art.

Flea market - used items from the household, cellar and attic fill the flea market stall and make you want to rummage and haggle in Oberlana, Raiffeisenhaus Lana car park, 6.00-19.00 (Registration for stand operators under mobile +39 335 612 708 9). The profits from the stall rents go to needy families in Lana and the surrounding area.

Monthly market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., every 1st Saturday of the month from march to december.

In Prato allo Stelvio, ancient customs and traditions are experienced like in few other places in South Tyrol. "Zusslrennen" and "Machgertanz" in carnival, the "Goaßlschnölln" group and the famous "Tuifl" devils of St. Nicholas in December are just a few examples of the village's cultural specialities. The entire variety of living traditions and ancient costumes will be brought closer to visitors during the seventh festival of tradition and taste, to be held on 6 October 2024. The Tourist Association of Prato, together with the participating associations, invites you to participate in a colourful programme of events as part of the festival. From local and regional customs to culinary delights, a large craft and gourmet market, open kitchen, bowling alley, harmonious music and much more, there is much for festival visitors to see and experience. The festival starts at 9.30 a.m. with a morning pint in the main square of Prato.