Parada Țărănească (Villagers' Parade)
Spectators watch a parade of locals in traditional costume carrying onions arranged in elaborate braids and garlands, reflecting the harvest celebration.
Around 10:00
Onion Fair
Tărgul cepelor
Asuaju de Sus, Romania
Sep 4 - 5, 2026ExpectedSource
Each early September, the village of Asuaju de Sus celebrates its onion harvest with the Târgul Cepelor. Farmers sell onions in braids and wreaths, visitors sample local foods, and contests fill the day, in a celebration of the distinctive onions long grown in the forested Țara Codrului.
Key moments
Day 1 · Sep 4
Where it happens
Centrul Comunei Asuaju de Sus
Asuaju de Sus, Romania
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Plan the timing
Casual outdoor attire
Read the local rhythm
Enjoy the fair respectfully. Visitors should not disrupt vendors or cultural demonstrations.
Ask before close-up photos
Respect local vendors and traditions. It is polite to ask permission before photographing a...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Onion Fair
Tărgul cepelor
Asuaju de Sus, Romania
Each early September, the village of Asuaju de Sus celebrates its onion harvest with the Târgul Cepelor. Farmers sell onions in braids and wreaths, visitors sample local foods, and contests fill the day, in a celebration of the distinctive onions long grown in the forested Țara Codrului.
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The story behind it
Țara Codrului (the forested region of southern Maramureș) has long grown distinctive onion varieties. Harvest-time fairs allowed villagers to trade and socialize. Over time, Tărgul Cepelor took on ceremonial features, like parades and prizes. It underscores the identity of Țara Codrului as an agrarian community with strong folk traditions. The fair also preserves old rural customs of harvest thanksgiving and community cohesio...
Key moments to know
Day 1Sep 4Around 10:00Approximate
Parada Țărănească (Villagers' Parade)
Spectators watch a parade of locals in traditional costume carrying onions arranged in elaborate braids and garlands, reflecting the harvest celebration.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Casual outdoor attire
Read the local rhythm
Enjoy the fair respectfully. Visitors should not disrupt vendors or cultural demonstrations.
Ask before close-up photos
Respect local vendors and traditions. It is polite to ask permission before photographing any children or elder...
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Sep 4 - 5, 2026
Estimated
City / Area
Asuaju de Sus
Ţara Codrului (Maramureş)
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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