Centobuchi Carnival
Two days of masked fun in Piazza dell'Unità in Centobuchi
About Centobuchi Carnival
The Centobuchi Carnival
In the heart of Centobuchi, a populous hamlet of Monteprandone in the province of Ascoli Piceno, the Carnival is a village festival that centers on children and families. For two afternoons, Piazza dell'Unità transforms into a large open-air play area, filled with colorful masks, confetti, and lots of entertainment. It is one of the most cherished winter events for the community of southern Piceno, just a few kilometers from the coast of San Benedetto del Tronto.
A festival for the little ones
The program is built around children's fun: baby dance, face painting, balloon art, building with maxi Lego, interactive inflatables, creative workshops, and giant wooden games entertain the square all afternoon. There are also moments dedicated to treats, with young pastry chefs starring in an interactive workshop, and performances by local dance schools. The highlight is on Shrove Tuesday, at dusk, with the traditional lighting of lanterns to bid farewell to Carnival.
Who organizes it
The event is promoted by the association Carnevale e quant'altro, a historic local volunteer organization, with the patronage and support of the Municipality of Monteprandone. The collaboration of social cooperatives, pastry shops, and local associations makes the festival a true moment of cohesion for Centobuchi and the entire Monteprandone community, within the broader framework of Carnival celebrations that also involve the historic village of Monteprandone.
Where and when
The Centobuchi Carnival traditionally takes place over two days, typically the Sunday and Shrove Tuesday that close Carnival, starting in the early afternoon in Piazza dell'Unità. Admission is free: confetti and sweet samples are distributed free of charge to participants.
Centobuchi Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Centobuchi Carnival was held over two afternoons, Sunday, February 15, and Tuesday, February 17, in Piazza dell'Unità starting at 3:00 PM. It coincided with the 30th anniversary of the association Carnevale e quant'altro, founded in 1996.
Both days featured a rich program of entertainment for families, with moments dedicated to sweets in collaboration with Pasticceria Cruciani and an interactive pastry workshop. Shrove Tuesday concluded, as tradition dictates, with the lighting of the lanterns at dusk.
Programme Centobuchi Carnival 2026
Sunday, February 15
- From 3:00 PM — entertainment in Piazza dell'Unità: baby dance, face painting, balloon art, maxi Lego, interactive inflatables, creative workshops, and giant wooden games by the social cooperative I Cirenei
- Moment dedicated to sweets with Pasticceria Cruciani and interactive pastry workshop
- Performance by the Salsa Coquì dance school
Tuesday, February 17
- From 3:00 PM — entertainment, baby dance, face painting, balloon art, maxi Lego, interactive inflatables, creative workshops, and giant wooden games
- Moment dedicated to sweets with Pasticceria Cruciani
- At dusk — lighting of the lanterns to bid farewell to Carnival
Presentation by Antonella Ciocca; entertainment by Chronos Animazione. Confetti and sweet samples distributed free of charge to participants.
Highlights Centobuchi Carnival 2026
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How to get there
Centobuchi is the lower hamlet of Monteprandone (AP), in southern Marche. By car, it is reached from the A14 highway exit of San Benedetto del Tronto, a few minutes away. The nearest train station is San Benedetto del Tronto, connected by local buses.
Admission and times
Free admission. Activities take place in Piazza dell'Unità starting from the early afternoon (usually from 3:00 PM).
Information
Associazione Carnevale e quant'altro, tel. 340 0593285. Updates on the program and times on the association's Facebook page and the Municipality of Monteprandone website.
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Where does it take place — Centobuchi Carnival
Piazza dell'Unità, Centobuchi
Piazza dell'Unità, 63076 Monteprandone