Sappamukki 2026 – The festival of the cows’ return from the alpine pastures

Sappada, 26 and 27 September 2026

At the end of September the cows leave the high summer pastures and come back down to the village. In Sappada this moment becomes Sappamukki, the festival that celebrates the return from the alpine pastures with music, tradition and mountain flavours.

A whole weekend of celebration, from Saturday evening’s band gathering to Sunday morning’s great parade of flower-crowned cows, arriving in the Eibn district where the marquee, the market and the kitchen are set up.

PROGRAMME

Saturday 26 September – “Vrelich Aufmòchn” (Playing merrily)

5.30 pm – Parade starts
Gathering of brass bands from the Muhlbach bridge, along the village centre, arriving at the marquee in the Eibn district.

7.30 pm – Band performances
On stage: the bands of Sappada-Plodn, Ponte in Valtellina, Lignano Sabbiadoro and Pontebba.

Food and drink available throughout the evening.

In case of bad weather the event will take place as planned under the marquee.
Organised by Plodar Pléchmusich, the band of Sappada.

Sunday 27 September – “Sappamukki”

10.30 am – Parade starts, with the Paularo band
From the Muhlbach bridge, along the village centre, arriving in the Eibn district.

11.00 am – Market and kiosk open
In the Eibn district.

11.30 am – Kitchen opens, parade arrives and live music
With “Die Plodar Kryner”.

USEFUL INFORMATION

When: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026
Where: Sappada (UD) – parades start from the Muhlbach bridge; arrival and festival area in the Eibn district
Admission: free
Refreshments: kiosk and kitchen open in the Eibn district
Bad weather: the event takes place anyway, under the marquee

With the support and collaboration of: Municipality of Sappada-Plodn, Sappada Dolomiti Turismo, Camosci Sappada, Plodar Pléchmusich – Band of Sappada, ANBIMA FVG, Friuli Venezia Giulia Region.

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