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Events & Traditions

Festivals & Traditions
of Gairo

3 events and traditions

Period: August
Edition 2026

Feast of Santa Maria

The patron saint's feast dedicated to Santa Maria is the most heartfelt moment of the year for the community of Gairo. The three centres of the municipality come together to celebrate with traditional processions, live Sardinian music, tastings of local products and moments of deep spirituality. The atmosphere is that of an authentic Ogliastran village feast, far from tourist circuits but open and welcoming to those who wish to take part with respect.

Dates to be confirmed each year
Period: Summer (June–September)
Edition 2026

Guided tour of Gairo Vecchio

During the summer months, guided tours of the abandoned village of Gairo Vecchio are organised, led by local guides who recount the history of the community and the tragedy of 1951. Tours take place in the morning hours to enjoy the best light among the ruins and to avoid the summer heat. An experience that blends history, emotion and reflection on the fragility of the relationship between humanity and nature.

Dates to be confirmed each year
Period: September
Edition 2026

Festival of local produce

In autumn Gairo celebrates the flavours of its land with a festival dedicated to local products: aged pecorino cheeses, traditional cured meats, pane carasau, arbutus honey and ancient sweets. Local producers open their cellars and workshops, allowing visitors to discover first-hand the production techniques handed down through generations.

Dates to be confirmed each year
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