Charta della Regola Festival
The historical re-enactment of the 1632 community statute in Cavareno
About Charta della Regola
The Charta della Regola Festival in Cavareno
In the heart of summer, the municipality of Cavareno, in the Upper Val di Non, dedicates an entire week to commemorating its community heritage with the Charta della Regola Festival. The event takes its name from the Carta di Regola, a document drafted back in 1632 that established the statutes and regulations by which the village community governed itself: the management of forests and pastures, rules of coexistence, and the rights and duties of heads of households. This ancient act is the centerpiece of one of the most heartfelt historical re-enactments in the Trentino-Alto Adige region.
A village returning to the 17th century
For the occasion, the streets and squares of the historic center fill with figures in period costumes: nobles and commoners, farmers and artisans bring a true 17th-century village to life. The most anticipated moment is the historical pageant, followed by the enactment of the ancient municipal ordinances in Piazza G. Prati, where the Charta della Regola is read and performed. Scenes of rural life come alive in the oldest farmhouses, while demonstrations of ancient crafts take place along the streets.
The Prozessiòn del voto
One of the most intense moments is the Prozessiòn del voto, which commemorates the vow made by the community of Cavareno at the end of the 1855 cholera epidemic. The procession, starting from the church of S. Maria Maddalena, unites the religious and civil dimensions, recalling the deep bond between the community and its faith.
Flavors, crafts, and culture
The festival is also an opportunity to rediscover the flavors of Nonesa cuisine, with tastings of ancient recipes prepared by local associations and the opening of the Osteria dei Zóni managed by the Youth Group. The side program is also rich: Le Botteghe Ritrovate, which brings disused premises back to life with courses, workshops, and crafts; a local produce market; opera and folk performances; cultural meetings; children's activities; and guided tours of the village's churches and historic buildings.
An identity-defining event
Promoted by the Charta della Regola di Cavareno ETS association with the support of the municipality, the event is free to attend and represents the highlight of the summer season. For those visiting the Province of Trento and the Val di Non, the Charta della Regola is a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the popular traditions, history, and identity of an alpine community that continues to proudly preserve its memory.
Charta della Regola — edition 2026
The 35th edition of the Charta della Regola Festival is held in Cavareno from July 26 to August 2, 2026, with side initiatives continuing until August 16.
Scheduled events include: the inauguration of the exhibition (Sunday, July 26), the cultural meeting "La Scuola in Trentino" with Quinto Antonelli (Wednesday, July 29), Nonesa cuisine tastings at Parco de Zinis and the opening of the Osteria dei Zóni (Thursday, July 30), the evocative Prozessiòn del voto at the church of S. Maria Maddalena (Friday, July 31), the local produce market, and the opera performance "All'Opera sotto le stelle" (Saturday, August 1). The highlight is Sunday, August 2, with the historical pageant, Holy Mass with Gregorian chants, the demonstration of ancient crafts, children's activities "Vivi la Regola," and the re-enactment "La Charta della Regola" in Piazza G. Prati.
From July 20 to August 16, the 3rd edition of Le Botteghe Ritrovate is open, featuring courses, workshops, and crafts in the historic center's disused premises. Free entry.
Programme Charta della Regola 2026
Sunday, July 26
- Exhibition inauguration in the Civic Hall (6:00 PM)
- Presentation of "Cialènder Nònes 2027" (9:00 PM)
Wednesday, July 29
- Meeting "La Scuola in Trentino" with Quinto Antonelli, Piazza G. Prati (9:00 PM)
Thursday, July 30
- Nonesa cuisine tastings at Parco de Zinis (from 7:00 PM) and opening of the Osteria dei Zóni
Friday, July 31
- Prozessiòn del voto, S. Maria Maddalena church (9:15 PM)
Saturday, August 1
- "Al marcià", local produce market (9:00 AM)
- Cavareno Live – Aperitif with Gabu (5:30 PM)
- "All'Opera sotto le stelle", opera performance, Piazza G. Prati (9:00 PM)
Sunday, August 2
- Historical pageant (11:00 AM) and Holy Mass with Gregorian chants (11:15 AM)
- Demonstration of ancient crafts (from 4:00 PM) and children's activities "Vivi la Regola"
- Re-enactment "La Charta della Regola", Piazza G. Prati (9:00 PM)
Highlights Charta della Regola 2026
- 35th edition of the 1632 Statute re-enactment
- Historical pageant in 17th-century costume (Sunday, August 2)
- Prozessiòn del voto commemorating the 1855 cholera epidemic
- Le Botteghe Ritrovate (3rd edition, July 20 – August 16)
- Opera performance "All'Opera sotto le stelle" and Nonesa cuisine tastings
Prices Charta della Regola 2026
Practical information — Charta della Regola
How to get there
Cavareno is located in the Upper Val di Non, in the Province of Trento. By car: take the A22 Brenner motorway, exit at San Michele all'Adige/Mezzocorona, then follow the SS43 and SS42 towards Val di Non. By train: the Trento-Malè-Mezzana railway serves the Val di Non, with bus connections to Cavareno.
Admission
Free entry to all events. Some gastronomic tastings require payment at the association stands.
Contacts
Municipality of Cavareno, Via De Campi 1, 38011 Cavareno (TN) — tel. +39 0463 850106 — [email protected]. Tourist information: Azienda per il Turismo Val di Non (visitvaldinon.it).
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Centro storico di Cavareno
Via De Campi 1, 38011 Cavareno