http://www.kronplatz.com …the holiday region in the Dolomites en Tourist Board Crontour 2008 http://www.kronplatz.com/img/logo-kronplatz.gif http://www.kronplatz.com 17.10.2008 - 26.10.2008  Experience and enjoy grains, cuisine and culture from the Pustertal. In the restaurants and alpine inns of Terento/Terenten typical ancient delights are on the menu. During those 10 culinary days an interesting supporting programme is offered such as guided walks, baking bread, cooking, as well as exhibitions and lots more. For further information please contact the tourist office Terento, tel. 0039 0472 546140, info@terenten.com- www.schmelzpfandl.com   http://www.kronplatz.com/en/culture/events/41.html Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12.10.2008 A special highlight during your stay in the Holiday Region Kronplatz in autumn is the “Almabtrieb” which takes place on the 14th October in Rasun at the Redensberg hamlet. The cattle are decorated and return from the alpine pastures back to their stables in the village for the winter. This ancient tradition makes part of the local culture and takes place each year with a procession and a supporting programme with specialties from the region, folk dance and local music. An unforgettable event you shouldn’t miss. For further information please contact the tourist office Rasun di Anterselva/Rasen im Antholzertal, tel. 0039 0474 496269, info@rasen.it http://www.kronplatz.com/en/culture/events/38.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11.10.2008 The festival begins at the music pavilion at 10 am. From 11 am there will be live music, at about 1.30 pm the cattle will be driven through the village. In the evening there will be the “Sennerball” (ball of the Alpine herders and dairymen). A generous choice of dishes and local specialities accompanied by music and folk events with popular dance make this event a unique experience for those who take part.    17.10.2008 - 26.10.2008: Experience and enjoy grains, cuisine and culture For further information please contact the Terenten tourist office, tel. 0039 0472 546140, info@terenten.com - www.schmelzpfandl.com    http://www.kronplatz.com/en/culture/events/19.html Sat, 11 Oct 2008 At the end of September 2008  At the end of September more than 200 animals return from the mountain pastures of Marebbe/Enneberg back down to the valley to their home farms. The animals are adorned with bells, wreaths and fresh flowers and everybody in the village gathers to celebrate and watch the return of the cattle. The dairymaids hand out sweet pastries called “Canifli” and in the village centre you can enjoy food and drinks as well as folk music to dance to. The exact date of this event depends on the weather conditions and since it is an authentic occasion of rural life it cannot be planned in advance. For further information please contact the tourist office in San Vigilio di Marebbe, tel. 0039 0474 501037, info@sanvigilio.com http://www.kronplatz.com/en/culture/events/37.html Sat, 27 Sep 2008 5.9.2008 - 6.9.2008 Artists as well as sculptors are going to prove their artistic skills and mould sculptures out of chocolate right along the main road of Monguelfo. The artists are going to work till late in the evening. The history and production of chocolate is explained at the various sales stalls. Tasting of different types of chocolate and chocolate massages will satisfy chocolate lovers. Even a chocolate fountain is set up. For further information please contact the tourist office of Val Casies-Monguelfo-Tesido/Gsieser Tal-Welsberg-Taisten, tel. 0039 0474 944118, info@welsberg.com  http://www.kronplatz.com/en/culture/events/26.html Fri, 5 Sep 2008