Carnevalon de l'Alpon
The satirical carnival of floats of Monteforte d'Alpone
About Carnevalon de l'Alpon
A Carnival of Satire and Papier-Mâché
In Monteforte d'Alpone, in the province of Verona, carnival is a serious matter. The Carnevalon de l'Alpon, officially established in 1949 but with roots stretching back to the late 19th century, is famous for its satirical and irreverent spirit: the allegorical floats, crafted by local papier-mâché masters, ridicule current events and personalities, in a tradition that is renewed each year.
Floats, Gnocchi, and Popular Rituals
The event is marked by traditions that have become rituals: the Vènardi Gnocolàro, with the preparation and distribution of the typical "Montefortian" gnocchi, and the Luni Pignatàro, an evening of cabaret at the Sports Hall. The highlight is the grand parade of allegorical floats and masked groups, which winds through the historic centre amidst music, colours, and food stalls offering gnocchi, fritters, and the local Soave wine.
A Festival that Draws the Veneto Region
Organized by the Pro Loco of Monteforte d'Alpone, the Carnevalon transforms the town into a gathering point for thousands of people from all over the region. It is much more than a parade: it is the expression of a community's identity, which, in the heart of the Soave region, makes satire and conviviality its distinctive mark.
Carnevalon de l'Alpon — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the seventy-sixth, enlivens Monteforte d'Alpone from February 12 to 17. The week of festivities culminates on Tuesday, February 17, with the grand historical parade of allegorical floats in the historic centre, while the night parade has been scheduled for recovery on Saturday, February 21. For the first time in the history of the Carnevalon, the people of Monteforte have elected a woman as Queen of the Torbolin. Organized by the Pro Loco of Monteforte d'Alpone.
Programme Carnevalon de l'Alpon 2026
Thursday, February 12, 2026
- 8:30 PM — "Stories of Carnevalon Satire", Ermolao Barbaro Hall of the Bishop's Palace
Friday, February 13, 2026
- From 7:00 PM — Vènardi Gnocolàro in Piazza Silvio Venturi, with the preparation of typical Montefortian gnocchi
Saturday, February 14, 2026
- 8:00 PM — night parade with light shows in the historic centre
Sunday, February 15, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Children's Carnival in the hamlets of Brognoligo and Costalunga
Monday, February 16, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Luni Pignatàro, cabaret evening at the Sports Hall
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- From 2:00 PM — grand and historical Parade of allegorical floats in the historic centre, the highlight of the event
Saturday, February 21, 2026
- 8:00 PM — night parade of allegorical floats and masked groups (recovery)
Highlights Carnevalon de l'Alpon 2026
The grand parade of allegorical floats on February 17, the Vènardi Gnocolàro, and the election, for the first time, of a woman as Queen of the Torbolin.
Prices Carnevalon de l'Alpon 2026
Practical information — Carnevalon de l'Alpon
Where
Historic centre of Monteforte d'Alpone (VR); events also held in the hamlets of Brognoligo and Costalunga and at the Sports Hall.
Admission
Parades in the town centre are free to attend.
How to get there
Monteforte d'Alpone is in the province of Verona, near the Soave-San Bonifacio motorway exit (A4 Milan-Venice).
Gastronomy
Stalls with Montefortian gnocchi, fritters, and Soave wine.
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Where does it take place — Carnevalon de l'Alpon
Centro storico di Monteforte d'Alpone
Centro storico, 37032 Monteforte d'Alpone