Carnival Festival

Children's Carnival in Silvano d'Orba

In the small town of Silvano d'Orba, nestled in the hills of the Alto Monferrato in the Province of Alessandria, Carnival is a celebration that speaks primarily to children. Every year, the Don Bosco Oratory opens its doors to welcome families, grandparents, and youngsters for an afternoon of pure joy, featuring costumes, confetti, and classic games.

A Village Tradition

The Silvano d'Orba Carnival Festival is not a grand postcard event, but something more precious for those living in a village of just under two thousand inhabitants: a moment of community. There are no monumental floats here, but rather the warmth of an oratory that has represented a meeting point for the youth for generations. It is a party where local children dress up, run through games and activities, and share a snack together, all while music provides the backdrop for the afternoon.

What happens during the festival

• Games and entertainment designed for the little ones within the oratory grounds.
• Snacks for everyone, featuring traditional Carnival sweets.
• The 'pentolaccia', the most anticipated moment: the large, colorful piñata is broken in turns by blindfolded children, releasing candies, treats, and surprises.
• Music and festive atmosphere accompanying the entire afternoon.

Why it's worth it

For those visiting Piedmont and the Alto Monferrato during the Carnival season, the Don Bosco Oratory festival is an opportunity to experience an authentic tradition, far from mass tourism. It is Carnival as it used to be, where the focus is not on the spectacle, but on the smiles of the children. A small but significant event that captures the welcoming spirit of the towns in the Province of Alessandria.