From September 12 to 14, 2025, Agriculture Festival in Val di Pejo
The importance of livestock farming in the mountains is celebrated every year with numerous traditional festivals that mark the end of the summer season. In Val di Pejo, the Agriculture Festival takes place every year in mid-September, a splendid weekend dedicated to farming traditions, good wholesome cuisine, and enjoyable workshops and activities. A true dive into the past that finds its peak in the exhilarating "Palio delle Frazioni," a genuine competition between the villages of the "Valeta" where they engage in the characteristic tasks of bygone days.
8:45 AM – High Route of the Alpine Pastures. Full-day hike*
10:00 AM – Getting to Know Federica’s Animals. Educational farm visit*
2:00 PM – Bike Path by E-bike
2:00 PM – Silent Stories of Val di Pejo – Brunella the Cow. Drawing and reading workshop
8:00 PM – Immerse Yourself in Silence. Sensory walk*
9:00 AM – A Spas per Péj. Cultural visit to Pejo Paese*
10:00 AM – A Horse as a Friend. Horseback ride*
2:30 PM – The Pont Power Station: All the Energy of Water. Guided tour*
9:00 PM – Un Pasteur. Film screening from Trentino Film Festival
7:00 AM – Sips of Nature in the Park. Early morning hike*
9:00 AM – Barba Che Ferrata. Rock climbing*
10:00 AM – Wellness with Mountain Flavours
11:00 AM – The “Caserada”
2:00 PM – Hop on the Saddle. E-bike excursion to discover the alpine pastures*
3:00 PM – Wood, Wool and Imagination. Educational workshop for children*
10:00 AM – Wool Magic. Educational workshop for adults*
2:30 PM – Eco-Wellness Trail among Alpine Stars
4:00 PM – Visit to the Presanella Dairy
5:00 PM – Let’s Go to the “Casèl” of Pejo
* Activities require booking and/or have an extra cost
9:00 AM – Guided hike to Covel Lake
10:30 AM – Sheep shearing and Ecomuseum workshop
5:00 PM – Life of the Mountain Farmer. Visit to a local farm
7:30 PM – Traditional dinner and folk performance by Val di Sole Folk Group
9:30 PM – Live music with Matteo Tarantino Orchestra
8:00 AM – Market in the village streets: farmers’ and artisans’ market
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Tent area open with educational farm and children’s workshops
10:00 AM – 42nd Fera de Cogol. Traditional cattle show
12:00 PM – Typical lunch
3:00 PM – Linen processing demonstration
7:30 PM – Traditional dinner and live music with Tiroler Strolz
9:00 PM – Cattle awards ceremony: crowning of “Miss Val di Pejo”
10:00 PM – Live music with Peter Traktor Band and DJ Angelica
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Tent area open with artisan and farmers’ market, educational farm, and children’s workshops
12:00 PM – Typical lunch and musical entertainment
2:00 PM – Cow parade through the streets of Cogolo
4:00 PM – 19th Palio delle Frazioni. Traditional and fun race with games recalling old crafts
7:30 PM – Traditional dinner
9:00 PM – Live music with Fiamaz & the Turbo Folk
The cows are the absolute stars of the event, which culminates in the traditional "Fera de Cogol," a livestock exhibition showcasing animals from every small farming community in the area. Each farmer presents their best cows, which are evaluated based on various criteria, and one of the participants will have the honor of being crowned "Miss Val di Pejo." Last year, the title was deservedly won by Kersyn, a two-year-old calf from the Bianca Bernardi farm in Celentino.
The engaging parade of cows through the village streets represents the return from the alpine pastures and is one of the most colorful moments of the festival. Each farming family, dressed in traditional attire, accompanies the livestock, adorned in every detail with particular care. It is a moment full of colors, cheerfulness, joy, and pride, a journey that represents the priceless value of rural life in mountain communities.
The Palio of the Hamlets is the exciting and eagerly awaited competition between villages that compete in performing traditional tasks such as hay and wood cutting. Dressed in typical costumes, the inhabitants show their pride and passion in keeping the roots of our community alive. The latest winner? The hamlet of Cogolo! Who will be next?
Val di Pejo always warmly welcomes the little ones. During the festival, children can get close to the animals at the educational farm: they can pet the lambs, observe the chickens, pigs, and rabbits. In drawing workshops led by the artist Simone Ferriani, children can unleash their creativity by drawing the farm animals and inventing unique stories.
To make the most of the Agriculture Festival and enjoy every moment of the event, you can stay in one of the many accommodations in the area.
Below you’ll find a list of hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, and apartments, with direct booking links.
Hospitality, comfort, and tradition await you!
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