Bignè Festival
Cream puffs, doughnuts, and ring cakes in Piazza Garibaldi, alongside the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua
About Bignè Festival
The sweetest festival in Montecchio
The Bignè Festival is one of the key events for the community of Montecchio, a medieval village in the province of Terni. The heart of the event is Piazza Garibaldi, which for a few days in August fills with the aromas of pastry and music.
Sweet protagonists
The stars are the cream puffs filled with various creams, accompanied by doughnuts and ring cakes prepared according to tradition. Alongside the tasting of sweets, an open-air tavern offers typical Umbrian dishes, grilled specialties, and local wines.
Music and fun
Each evening is enlivened by bands and orchestras for every musical genre, as well as tombola and games for all ages. The festival takes place concurrently with the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua and actively involves residents in the organization, in an authentically village atmosphere.
Bignè Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Bignè Festival returns to Montecchio from August 19 to 23 in Piazza Garibaldi, coinciding with the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua.
The traditional sweets – cream puffs, doughnuts, and ring cakes – are the stars, alongside the tavern offering Umbrian grilled specialties. Every evening, bands and orchestras for every musical genre, as well as tombola and games for the whole community.
Programme Bignè Festival 2026
August 19 - 23, 2026 — every evening in Piazza Garibaldi
- Tasting of cream puffs, doughnuts, and ring cakes
- Tavern with typical Umbrian dishes and grilled specialties
- Live music with bands and orchestras for every musical genre
- Tombola and games
Held alongside the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua. Detailed evening program distributed by the Pro Loco shortly before the event.
Highlights Bignè Festival 2026
Prices Bignè Festival 2026
Practical information — Bignè Festival
Where
Piazza Garibaldi, Montecchio (TR), Umbria.
How to get there
By car from the E45 (Tevere/Montecchio exit) or from the SS205 Amerina. Nearest train station on the line for Terni/Orvieto.
Admission
Free admission. Tastings and tavern at a charge. Evening opening.
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Where does it take place — Bignè Festival
Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 05020 Montecchio