On the programme are local products at the Merano market, autumn dishes with northern and southern influences, fine wines from the Burggrafenamt and Alpine music. Concerts by South Tyrolean young music bands take place in the town center on Sunday. The customary annual parade, with the participation of bands and organisations promoting traditional costumes, will also resume this year. The start of the parade at the Vinschgau Gate is on Sunday, October 20.