The Pala Pear Days

Pala pear days in the Venosta Valley

Already in the days leading up to it, the entire town life revolves around this historic fruit variety: cultural evenings and music in the hall, lectures, excursions, cookery courses and a market are intended to emphasise the value of this rare fruit in addition to the purely gastronomic aspect.

Programme:

MARKET DAY WITH REGIONAL PRODUCTS
Saturday, 07.09.2024 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At the themed market in Glurns, you will find a unique assortment
of products related to the tasty and above all healthy pear variety.
Pala pear dishes are prepared in the ‘Schaller’ courtyard under the arcades. The Glurns theatre group stages Pala pear sketches - musical accompaniment with Sophia Sagmeister and Maria Dangl.

PEAR TWILIGHT AT THE ‘WHITE CROSS’ INN
Saturday, 07.09.2024 at 5 pm
Live music with drinks and snacks from the pear Pala

CULTURE AND NATURE excursion on the local history in Glurns (in German with explanations in Italian)
Sunday, 08.09.2024 at 07.00 a.m.
Sunrise hike lasting approx. 2 hours, ending with breakfast under the Pala pear trees.
Meeting point: church in the centre of Glorenza
Texts: Christof Anstein
Music: Martin Moriggl
Price: € 25.00 incl. breakfast under the Pala pear trees (children up to 6 years free).
Reservation required by 2 p.m. on Saturday 07.09. at the Glorenza information office: Tel. 0473 831 097

MATINEE AT THE CAFÉ BAR BISTRO SALINA
Sunday, 08.09.2024 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Musical journey through Italian songwriting with Maurizio Florida

BETWEEN THE WALLS AND TREES OF THE PEAR PALA - GLURNS KOCHT
Thursday, 12.09.2024 from 15.00
To all lovers of South Tyrolean cuisine: On Thursday 12.09. we offer a live cooking show in the ‘Glurns Festival’ festival area. At the centre of attraction will be South Tyrolean cuisine, especially that of the Pala pear, our local producers, restaurants and great personalities, who will present culinary delights for you from around 4 p.m. onwards. The culinary show will be accompanied by live music and numerous stalls that will create an impressive atmosphere. With the subsequent tasting, the entertaining culinary show leaves nothing to be desired!

PALA PEAR SUNDAY
Sunday, 15.09.2024 from 10 a.m.
Pala pear Sunday concludes the Pala pear days in
Glurns. For many years, the event has been organised with great success by the
volunteer fire brigade of Glurns. After the Holy Mass and the procession, people meet at the new festival area ‘Glurns Festival’ to celebrate the harvest of the Pala pear.
Musical entertainment with the Glurns music band and the ‘Karerbrass’ band. The kitchen awaits you with traditional Pala pear dishes. Children's programme available.

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