Illustration of a harbour-side Christmas market on a pier with lit fishing boats bobbing beside the stalls (Il Paese del Natale)
Christmas Markets

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.

Dec 6 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

La discesa dell’Angelo: Ore 12.30 / Ore 17.30.

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.

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.

Location

Sant'Agata Feltria · Sant'Agata Feltria, RN 47866 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and christmas market shoppers

Vibe

Traditional and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

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.

Links & Contact

Run by Pro Loco Sant'Agata Feltria

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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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