Arredamont is more than just a trade fair: it’s a collective narrative of wood, design, and vision. A place where craftsmanship meets the local area, where tourism interacts with the environment, and where every stand becomes a story to be discovered. This is the foundation of Arredamont 2025, the 47th National Mountain Furnishings Exhibition, a key event in the Longarone Fiere Dolomiti calendar, open until November 2nd.
The event was officially opened by regional political leaders: Veneto Region President Luca Zaia, Senator Luca De Carlo, Mayor of Longarone Roberto Padrin, and Longarone Fiere President Caterina Carrer, who in her words combined tradition and innovation: “Arredamont is historic, part of the DNA of Longarone Fiere and this region, but it is an event that still has much to offer and great room for growth, as I am convinced the entire artisan sector has. The key is to focus on young people, instilling their trust, and guiding them to discover extraordinary professions. And on this foundation, the desire to do so is born, which is certainly not lacking in our region.”
Art and Memory
After the opening ceremony, a moment of great artistic intensity and remembrance took place. The sculptor Vincenzo Munaro presented two unpublished works as part of the exhibition “Homage to Longarone – A Tragedy Foretold,” dedicated to the Vajont disaster. A way to intertwine art and collective memory in this symbolic place of rebirth. The exhibition, a reimagining of the first edition from 1975, will be held in Hall C at the fair.
The heart of the fair
187 exhibiting companies from 11 Italian regions and 13 foreign countries will be present. A broad and diverse offering, from Alpine-style furnishings to contemporary design, from stoves and fireplaces to energy efficiency solutions, furnishing accessories, and the finest artisanal craftsmanship. Arredamont is also a laboratory of ideas: the stands discuss wood, sustainability, tourism, and hospitality. And above all, the language of artisans, the true protagonists of the event, is spoken.
Craftsmanship in action
An important synergy is the collaboration with Confartigianato Imprese Belluno, which will be present at the fair with the lively “Confartigianato Village”: a dedicated space where 15 artisan companies will showcase their excellence, including woodworking, furnishing accessories, energy efficiency solutions, and innovative projects. A dynamic space, designed to showcase know-how and foster dialogue between businesses, visitors, and institutions.
“Here,” explains Michele Basso, director of Confartigianato Imprese Belluno, “we present the companies that are the true excellences of our region and that represent craftsmanship at its finest. In view of the Olympics, we want to showcase our beauty, our products, and everything that represents and characterizes us worldwide.”
And if craftsmanship is tradition, the future doesn’t wait. “Our task,” explains Basso, “is to maintain artisanal know-how, a centuries-old tradition, while projecting it into the future. This is why we have projects that involve generational transition, innovation, artificial intelligence, and training starting in primary school. We are investing heavily in all these projects, knowing that only in this way can we hope to bring young people back to this world, to gain new strength and continue historic professions. From this perspective, an event like Arredamont, the most important national fair dedicated to mountain furniture, is absolutely essential.
At 3:30 pm, the Village opened its doors, for the first time, to XILOTECA.IT: the new online museum of wood sustainability, curated by the Wood/Furniture Group of Confartigianato Imprese Marca Trevigiana. This interactive platform collects data, curiosities, and characteristics of the wood species used in furniture and construction, with the aim of spreading a culture of wood based on knowledge and respect for the environment.
Appia CNA was also a key player, with its member companies, live demonstrations, and experiential workshops. Visitors were able to observe the processes up close and discover the secrets of the trade, immersing themselves in the daily life of artisans. Alongside the hands-on activities, APPIA CNA also celebrates its history: in its dedicated stand, an exhibition traces 80 years of association activity, featuring images, documents, and testimonies that recount the evolution of Belluno craftsmanship and its role in the economic and social fabric of the region.
Craftsmanship is evolving, firmly rooted in tradition but with its eyes and hands firmly fixed on the future: “Unfortunately, the data confirms a decline in business, but on the other hand, companies are retraining, adopting increasingly advanced and innovative technological solutions that allow them to explore new, previously unexplored sectors. And this gives us optimism, also in terms of attracting young people. For our part, we are committed to supporting companies on this journey every day.”
Art and Culture at the Fair
As is tradition, Arredamont also devotes ample space to art. Among the most anticipated exhibitions is “Scie di gloria,” an extraordinary collection of winter sports equipment that traces the history of skiing and mountain sports from the early twentieth century to the present (open on October 25, 26, and 31, as well as November 1 and 2 – 1st floor). And “Arte in Fiera Dolomiti,” featuring works by Italian and international artists, enhanced by the “Woman in Art” section, showcasing female creativity in the contemporary art scene (Hall D).
Opening hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, weekdays from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
The complete program and much more information are available at www.arredamont.it.
Longarone, October 25, 2025
