Carnival Tombola in the Library
Edition 2026 Folk traditions Folklore Family

Carnival Tombola in the Library

The Carnival afternoon for children at the Ceccarelli Library in Gatteo

Gatteo — Forlì-Cesena (040)
Dates 12 Feb — 12 Feb 2026
Location Gatteo (040)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Carnival Tombola

The Carnival Tombola in the Library is the masked event dedicated to the youngest children that every year enlivens the municipal "G. Ceccarelli" Library in Gatteo, in the heart of the Province of Forlì-Cesena. An afternoon of games, prizes, and fun where children, strictly in costume, compete at tombola among confetti and laughter. At the end of the activity, a snack brings all participants together to share a moment of celebration and socialising. Participation is free, with mandatory registration.

A Carnival Party for the Little Ones

During Carnival, the municipal "G. Ceccarelli" Library in Gatteo, Emilia-Romagna, opens its doors to children for an afternoon entirely dedicated to fun. The Carnival Tombola in the Library is an annual event that transforms the reading room into a place of games, colours, and costumes, within the "Gli Antonelli architetti da Gatteo" Cultural Centre.

A Masked Tombola with Prizes and Snacks

The heart of the event is the classic tombola, here revisited in a carnival style: children participate strictly in costume and, with their cards in hand, await the drawing of numbers, hoping to be the first to complete ambo, terno, quaterna, and tombola. Prizes designed for the little ones await the winners, while the atmosphere is enlivened by games and fun tailored to their age.

At the end of the afternoon, a snack for all participants is planned, an opportunity to share a moment of socialising and celebration together, in the true spirit of Carnival.

An Initiative by the Municipality of Gatteo

The event is promoted by the municipal "G. Ceccarelli" Library, which organises numerous activities for children and families throughout the year, from read-aloud sessions to tombolas related to traditional festivals. The library, located at Via Roma 13 in Gatteo (Province of Forlì-Cesena), also features the "Stanza del Racconto" (Story Room) dedicated to children aged 0 to 7.

The Carnival Tombola is part of the cultural initiatives calendar of the Municipality of Gatteo, a small town in Romagna between the hinterland and the Adriatic coast, and represents a simple and free opportunity to experience Carnival in company, while also valuing the library as a community space.

How to Participate

Participation is free, but mandatory booking is required due to limited availability. Registration can be done by contacting the municipal "G. Ceccarelli" Library directly.

Carnival Tombola — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Carnival Tombola in the Library took place on Thursday, February 12th at 4:30 PM at the municipal "G. Ceccarelli" Library in Gatteo. An afternoon of masked tombola with prizes and fun activities designed for children, followed by a snack for all participants. Free participation with mandatory registration.

For Carnival 2026, the municipal "G. Ceccarelli" Library in Gatteo offered children an afternoon of celebration on Thursday, February 12th, starting at 4:30 PM. The initiative was designed to provide the little ones with a moment of games, joy, and socialising during the Carnival period.

The highlight of the afternoon was the masked tombola, with prizes and fun activities tailored for children. At the end of the event, a snack brought all participants together to share the celebration. Admission was free, with mandatory registration already open in the days preceding the event.

Programme Carnival Tombola 2026

Thursday, February 12, 2026

  • 4:30 PM — Gathering in costume at the municipal "G. Ceccarelli" Library
  • Carnival Tombola with number draws and prizes for children
  • Games and fun activities
  • Final snack for all participants

Highlights Carnival Tombola 2026

The masked tombola with prizes for children and the concluding snack shared by all participants.

Prices Carnival Tombola 2026

Free participation. Mandatory registration by contacting the municipal "G. Ceccarelli" Library (tel. +39 0541 932377).

Practical information — Carnival Tombola

Where

Municipal "G. Ceccarelli" Library, "Gli Antonelli architetti da Gatteo" Cultural Centre, Via Roma 13, 47043 Gatteo (FC), Emilia-Romagna.

When

During Carnival, in the afternoon (around 4:30 PM).

Admission and Registration

Free participation with mandatory booking. For information and registration: Municipal "G. Ceccarelli" Library, tel. +39 0541 932377, email [email protected].

How to Get There

Gatteo is reachable by car via the SS16 Adriatica or the Cesena motorway exit (A14). The nearest train station is Gatteo a Mare-San Mauro Pascoli, on the Adriatic line.

Festival-goer photos

No photos yet. Share yours!

Share your photos

5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)

Noticed an error or missing information?

Help us keep this listing up to date. Every proposal is verified by our team before publication.

Festival-goer reviews

No rating yet — be the first!

No comments yet. Be the first!

Were you there?

Share your experience with the community.

Where does it take place — Carnival Tombola

Biblioteca comunale "G. Ceccarelli" - Centro Culturale Gli Antonelli

Via Roma 13, 47043 Gatteo

Contact Carnival Tombola

Tel
+39 0541 932377

Carnival Tombola in brief

Folk traditions Folklore Family Children Playful Outdoor Free Forlì-Cesena

History of Carnival Tombola