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Ritorno del bestiame dall'alpeggio S. Maddalena/Val di Funes (Cattle Drive Festival)
location_onFunes, Trentino
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Date
September 12, 2026
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Free
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Everyone
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The traditional cattle drive festival (Almabtrieb) takes place in Santa Maddalena in Val di Funes to celebrate the return of summer herds descending from Malga Dusler to the valley floor. For the occasion, the livestock parade lavishly decorated with cowbells, mirrors, and distinctive floral arrangements made of rhododendrons and mountain pine鈥攕ymbolic elements traditionally used to invoke protection. Festivities are centered outdoors on the scenic Ranui meadows, where visitors can enjoy live musical entertainment along with traditional food and drinks starting at 10:00 AM. The cattle procession departs from Nock around 11:30 AM, arriving at the festival grounds in Ranui around noon.
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When does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Where does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place in Funes.
How are the animals decorated during the procession?expand_more
The livestock are adorned with large cowbells, mirrors, and floral headdresses crafted from rhododendrons and mountain pine, traditionally believed to protect the animals.
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