Children's Carnival
Edition 2026 Street arts Folk traditions Folklore

Children's Carnival

A carnival celebration for the little ones in the village of Strevi

Strevi — Alessandria (006) Since 2026
Dates 15 Feb — 15 Feb 2026
Location Strevi (006)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Children's Carnival

In Strevi, nestled in the heart of the Acqui area in the province of Alessandria, the Children's Carnival brings an afternoon of festivities to Piazza Scovazzi. Organized by the Nuova Pro Loco Strevi, the event blends traditional Piedmontese carnival customs with family-friendly fun: hot fritters, the classic 'pentolaccia' game, music, entertainment, and face painting welcome costumed children to the lower village. It is a simple, authentic event with free admission, designed to let the youngest ones experience the magic of Carnival among the streets of this Monferrato town.

Children's Carnival in Strevi

In the heart of the carnival season, the village of Strevi—a small town in the province of Alessandria tucked away in the hills of the Acqui and Monferrato regions—dedicates an entire afternoon to children with the Children's Carnival. The event takes place in Piazza Scovazzi, in the heart of the lower village, transforming the town square into a cheerful masquerade party for local families.

A party organized by the new Pro Loco

The event is promoted by the Nuova Pro Loco Strevi, the association that has recently revitalized the town's social life with great enthusiasm and chose the Children's Carnival as the first appointment on its annual calendar. The Children's Carnival kicks off a season full of initiatives designed for the community, ranging from the Trinity Festival in spring to the Strevi Ferragosto in summer.

Program and activities

The afternoon is built around the great carnival classics, tailored for children:

  • Hot fritters and a sweet buffet for the little ones;
  • the traditional pentolaccia, the carnival game that concludes the party amidst confetti and surprises;
  • music and entertainment to engage both children and parents;
  • face painting, with colorful designs and masks painted on faces.

The atmosphere is that of the simple, familiar Piedmontese village festivals, where the intimate scale of the village allows adults and children to come together and have fun.

Strevi and the traditions of the Acqui area

Located just a few kilometers from Acqui Terme, Strevi is a small center in Piedmont known for its vineyards and the famous Moscato wine. The Children's Carnival fits into the lively tradition of carnival celebrations in the Acqui area, which bring the surrounding towns to life with games, fritters, and masquerade parades. For families in the town and the surrounding area, it represents a simple and joyful opportunity to experience Carnival together, while celebrating the bond with local popular traditions.

Children's Carnival — edition 2026

Domenica 15 febbraio 2026, dalle 15:30, Piazza Scovazzi a Strevi ha ospitato il Carnevale per i bimbi organizzato dalla Nuova Pro Loco Strevi. Un pomeriggio di festa in maschera per i più piccoli, con frittelle calde, pentolaccia, musica, animazione e truccabimbi, a ingresso a offerta libera.

Edizione 2026

La prima edizione del Carnevale per i bimbi firmata dalla Nuova Pro Loco Strevi si è svolta domenica 15 febbraio 2026, a partire dalle 15:30, in Piazza Scovazzi, nel borgo inferiore di Strevi (AL).

Il pomeriggio, a ingresso a offerta libera, ha proposto ai bambini un buffet con frittelle calde, la tradizionale pentolaccia, musica e animazione e il truccabimbi. L'appuntamento ha aperto il calendario 2026 di eventi dell'associazione, dedicato alle famiglie e alla comunità strevese.

Programme Children's Carnival 2026

  • Dalle 15:30 in Piazza Scovazzi: accoglienza dei bambini in maschera
  • Buffet con frittelle calde
  • Truccabimbi
  • Musica e animazione
  • Pentolaccia finale

Highlights Children's Carnival 2026

  • Frittelle calde per i più piccoli
  • Tradizionale pentolaccia
  • Truccabimbi e animazione
  • Ingresso a offerta libera

Prices Children's Carnival 2026

Ingresso a offerta libera.

Practical information — Children's Carnival

Where

Piazza Scovazzi, lower village of Strevi (AL), Piedmont.

When

During the Carnival season, in the afternoon starting at 3:30 PM.

Admission

Free admission with voluntary donation.

How to get there

By car from Acqui Terme in just a few minutes; nearest motorway exit on the A26. The closest train station is in Acqui Terme, connected to the Piedmontese regional network.

Contacts

For information, please contact the Nuova Pro Loco Strevi.

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Where does it take place — Children's Carnival

Piazza Scovazzi

Children's Carnival in brief

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History of Children's Carnival