Carneval en Piaza di Zambana

The Zambana Carnival, the heart of the Piana Rotaliana celebrations

The Carneval en Piaza di Zambana is the carnival festival held in the village of Zambana, within the Terre d'Adige municipality, in the Province of Trento (Trentino-Alto Adige). As part of the wider Rotaliana Königsberg Carnival calendar, it is one of the most cherished events in the Piana Rotaliana, the wine-growing region north of Trento where carnival remains a community ritual that brings together young and old alike.

A festival organized by the Pro Loco and local associations

The event is organized by the Pro Loco Zambana, for whom the carnival represents their "first major commitment of the year." The Pro Loco is supported by numerous local associations—from hunting and pensioners' groups to cycling clubs, football teams, ski clubs, and the local brass band—along with a large number of volunteers whose enthusiasm yields rewarding results every year. It is precisely this social fabric that makes the Zambana carnival an authentic celebration, deeply rooted in the community.

What happens in the square

The day revolves around the parade of masks and floats through the village streets, accompanied by the Zambana brass band, and the convivial moment of the open-air lunch in the square, featuring traditional Trentino dishes.

• Masked parade with allegorical floats and costumed groups
• Community lunch in the square with local specialties
• Entertainment and games for children, hosted by the Don Bosco Oratory
• Live music with the local brass band of Zambana

Village traditions

The Zambana carnival preserves several typical Trentino customs. These include the complimentary lunch offered to the village youth and, most importantly, the lunch delivered to the homes of the elderly, prepared by the young women of Zambana: a gesture of solidarity that makes the festival a moment of cohesion for the entire community. Finally, there is the traditional raffle, the proceeds of which help fund the following year's edition.

A free event for everyone

Open to all and free to attend, the Carneval en Piaza di Zambana is the ideal opportunity to experience carnival in a village setting, far from the large crowds: confetti, masks, Trentino flavors, and the warm welcome of a community that turns the festival into a shared heritage in the heart of the Piana Rotaliana.