The XXXIV Fiera del Crocifisso Ritrovato will begin with a preview event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Parco Mercatello in Salerno, featuring the first national tournament of the Crocifisso “Arco per tutti” archery competition.
The preview, scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m. Local time, serves as an advance showcase for the main fair, which will run from Thursday, April 30 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, across the historic center of Salerno.
Organized by ASD Arcieri Arechi Salerno with support from local institutions, CNA Salerno, and Bottega San Lazzaro, the Hunter & Field format competition will seize place along the park’s pathways, allowing archers to reach designated shooting stations.
The course design adapts the traditional mountain and countryside terrain typically required for Hunter & Field events to the paved vials of Parco Mercatello, enabling broader participation including archers who usually cannot access such competitions due to physical or logistical constraints.
This approach reflects the tournament’s core mission of accessibility, aligning with the Italian Archery Federation (Fitarco) slogan describing archery as “the oldest of modern sports.”
By removing physical barriers, the event aims to introduce the sport to new audiences across age groups and ability levels, promoting inclusive engagement in archery.
The first edition of the “Arco per tutti” trophy seeks to demonstrate the sport’s appeal through varied competitive formats while encouraging newcomers to take up archery after experiencing it at the preview.
Looking ahead, organizers have expressed interest in hosting a 70/60 meter Round tournament in future editions, which would position all archers on a single shooting line for improved spectator visibility.
The main Fiera del Crocifisso Ritrovato will occupy the streets, alleys, and piazzas of Salerno’s historic center from April 30 through May 3, 2026, following the preview at Parco Mercatello.
As the event draws near, local organizers continue to coordinate logistics for both the preview and the multi-day fair, emphasizing community involvement and sports accessibility.
For updates on the XXXIV Fiera del Crocifisso Ritrovato and related archery activities in Salerno, follow official municipal and sports federation channels.
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