Il Paese del Natale
Visitors stroll through the village streets and squares to browse market stalls offering holiday decorations, artistic handicrafts, and gift items. The event showcases handcrafted nativity scenes and artistic dioramas, alongside live performances from traditional bagpipers and Santa Claus musical bands. Children can visit the market square to see Santa's house and deliver their wish lists, while food lovers can enjoy local holiday specialties through the Advent food trail or inside a heated dining pavilion.
What to Expect
Historic Christmas market featuring artisan nativity displays, live music, and festive gastronomy.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Pro Loco Sant'Agata Feltria
Food & Drink
Sample local Christmas dishes on the “I Piatti dell’Avvento” route at participating restaurants and trattorias, or at La Mangiatoia, a covered, heated pavilion in the fair area.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas market shoppers
Vibe
Traditional and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: La discesa dell’Angelo: Ore 12.30 / Ore 17.30.
- Parking: Paid parking around town. On fair days coaches drop off at the entrance and park in marked zones. A central camper area charges only on fair days, with no reservations.
Tips & Advice
- Download the official letter to Santa before you go so children can hand it to Santa's secretary at Santa's House in the market square.
- If you arrive by camper, head for the central camper area. It can't be reserved, and payment is needed only on fair days.
- On a cold day, eat at the Mangiatoia, a large covered and heated stand inside the fair area serving dishes from the local restaurants.
- Join a guided tour of the main monuments, which runs during the fair, to see more of the village between the stalls.
- Walk the 'A Riveder le Stelle' route through the streets to see all 9 artistic dioramas and the nativity scenes displayed along the way.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Angel's Descent show runs twice a day during the fair.
- Guided tours of the village's main monuments are offered on fair days.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
Santa's House stands in the market square, with the Elves' home nearby. Children can hand their letter to Santa's secretary, who is always there to hear their wishes. There's an official letter you can download in advance.
Where can we eat?
Local restaurants, trattorias and inns serve 'I Piatti dell'Avvento', a food trail of traditional local Christmas dishes. You can also eat at the Mangiatoia, a large covered and heated stand inside the fair area.
What entertainment is there?
Bagpipers, Santa bands and Christmas music play through the fair. The Angel's Descent show takes place twice a day.
Are there nativity scenes to see?
Yes. Handcrafted nativity scenes are displayed around the streets and squares. Artistic dioramas form the 'A Riveder le Stelle' route, with 9 works on show.
Are guided tours available?
Yes. During the fair there are guided tours of the main monuments.
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