An important part of the local calendar of events is the harvest festival. With over 2000 events in the country of Salzburg tradition and customs are revived and the harvest time is celebrated.
One particular popular event for example is the Ruperit-Kermesse (‘Ruperti-Kirtag) in the city center of Salzburg.
In honour of the name day of the patron saint (St. Rupert) a five day festival is organized with traditional food, music and other popular attractions.
With over 100.000 people visiting this feast, it is one of the most popular traditional events in Austria.
