Farmers’ Thanksgiving Festival and Blessing of the Tractors, as part of the traditional Feast of Saint Martin, patron saint of the village. The day begins with Holy Mass and a procession accompanied by the Vigo-Darè marching band, followed by the blessing of the tractors in the church square. After the service, a small aperitif will be offered, and from 12:00 noon the kitchen will open with traditional autumn dishes: tripe soup, polenta carbonera, and the traditional törtel di patate (potato fritters) for everyone. In the afternoon, the tractor parade will wind its way through the five hamlets of Porte di Rendena, while the day continues with roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, hot tea, and a prize draw with many rewards.
PROGRAMME
9:30 a.m.:Arrival of the tractors
10:15 a.m.:Holy Mass and procession with the Vigo-Darè marching band
11:00 a.m.:Opening of the market stalls and bar, and exhibition of top agricultural machinery by main sponsors Tiefenthaler and Storo Diesel
12:00 noon:Traditional lunch under the heated marquee: polenta carbonera or tripe, followed by törtel di patate, capus (savoy cabbage rolls) and roast pork
2:00 p.m.:Tractor parade through the streets of Porte di Rendena
3:00 p.m.:Afternoon snack with roasted chestnuts and mulled wine, plus live music by Turbo Folk & Roll
4:30 p.m.:Award for the best-decorated tractor and prize draw with great rewards
ENTRY
Free admission, lunch available for purchase.
ACCESSIBILITY
The event provides the essential conditions to ensure access and independent participation for everyone.