Family Day Sarntal

Family Day Sarntal: A Community Celebration in Val Sarentino

Family Day Sarntal is a vibrant festival that brings the village center of Sarentino (known as Sarnthein in German), the main town of Val Sarentino in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, South Tyrol, to life. Launched in 2026 as an innovative event, it was created with a clear vision: to unite the local community, regional economy, and volunteer sector, offering families, friends, and visitors a full day of connection, discovery, and shared experiences.

A Historic Center Transformed into an Experiential World

From 10:00 AM, the center of Sarentino turns into a colorful experiential world, featuring themed zones spread across the village streets and squares, interactive stations, performances, music, and local gastronomy. The event is promoted by GRW Sarntal (the cooperative for regional development and training) and supported by numerous local entities, including the Raiffeisenkasse Sarntal, Jugenddienst Bozen-Land, local merchants, the Tourismusverein Sarntal tourist board, the MirSarner initiative, and many other local associations.

Themed Areas

• Abenteuerland — The adventure zone, full of games, laughter, and creativity, featuring the famous Rodeostier Friedl mechanical bull;
• Sarner Streetfood — Regional specialties and local street food from the valley;
• Erlebnis Sarntal — Nature and activities in Val Sarentino;
• Sarner Lieblingsläden — Local shops hosting a grand treasure hunt through the village streets;
• MirSarner hautnah — Local crafts and businesses, featuring a giant sandbox for the little ones;
• Helden des Alltags — The "everyday heroes," including volunteers and emergency services, with a bouncy castle and the AVS climbing tower.

Activities for Children and Families

The program for children is packed with fun: a grand treasure hunt through the village center ending at the new Raiffeisenkasse Sarntal premises, a bouncy castle, a climbing tower, a giant sandbox, the mechanical bull Friedl, ping-pong tables, creative stations, face painting, and active games organized by the youth service. The event also features displays of emergency vehicles, a mountain rescue dog unit, and archery.

Music, Shows, and Entertainment

The stage and streets come alive with performances by magician Peet Magic, musical contributions from Anton Nussbaumer, the Soltnbuebm, the Tone Deaf school band, traditional performances by the Sarentino children's folk dance group (Kindervolkstanzgruppe Sarnthein), and other live music that keeps the festive atmosphere going all day long.

The Schubgrattl-Charity-Rennen

The evening's highlight is the Schubgrattl-Charity-Rennen, a charity wheelbarrow race: local businesses, associations, and organizations from Val Sarentino decorate their own wheelbarrows and compete along a fun course for a good cause. It is a playful and engaging way to close a day that celebrates the community spirit of this corner of South Tyrol.