Traditional Costume Parade Villacher Kirchtag

What's it about?

The Villacher Kirchtag (traditional fair) is one of Austria's most famous and traditional folk festivals, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world to the Carinthian district capital of Villach every year. Kirchtag Saturday is considered the absolute highlight of the multi-day festival, when the colorful traditional costume parade moves through the city center and delights the crowds. In the midst of it all is the Stadtkapelle Villach as a proud local cultural association, accompanying the parade with brass music and helping to shape it musically. Magnificent traditional costumes from the entire region, rousing sounds and exuberant festive atmosphere make this parade an unforgettable experience for locals and guests alike. The parade is freely accessible and invites people of all ages to experience a piece of living Carinthian cultural tradition up close.