Festa del Bignè
Bignè, bomboloni and donuts in Piazza Garibaldi, together with the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua
About Festa del Bignè
The sweetest festival in Montecchio
The Festa del Bignè is one of the key events for the community of Montecchio, a medieval village in the province of Terni. The heart of the event is Piazza Garibaldi, which for a few days in August fills with the aromas of pastry and music.
Sweet protagonists
The stars are the bignè (cream puffs) filled with creams of various flavors, accompanied by bomboloni (donuts) and ciambelle (ring cakes) prepared according to tradition. Alongside the tasting of sweets, an open-air tavern offers typical Umbrian dishes, grilled specialties, and local wines.
Music and fun
Each evening is enlivened by bands and orchestras playing every musical genre, as well as tombola and games for all ages. The festival takes place concurrently with the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua and actively involves residents in the organization, in an authentically village atmosphere.
Festa del Bignè — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festa del Bignè returns to Montecchio from August 19 to 23 in Piazza Garibaldi, coinciding with the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua.
The stars are traditional sweets — bignè, bomboloni, and donuts — alongside the tavern with Umbrian grilled specialties. Every evening, bands and orchestras for every musical genre, plus tombola and games for the entire community.
Programme Festa del Bignè 2026
August 19 - 23, 2026 — every evening in Piazza Garibaldi
- Tasting of bignè, bomboloni, and donuts
- Tavern with typical Umbrian dishes and grilled specialties
- Live music with bands and orchestras for every musical genre
- Tombola and games
It takes place alongside the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua. The detailed evening program will be released by the Pro Loco shortly before the event.
Highlights Festa del Bignè 2026
Prices Festa del Bignè 2026
Practical information — Festa del Bignè
Where
Piazza Garibaldi, Montecchio (TR), Umbria.
How to get there
By car from the E45 (Tevere/Montecchio exit) or from the SS205 Amerina. Nearest train station on the line for Terni/Orvieto.
Admission
Free admission. Tastings and tavern are paid. Evening opening.
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Where does it take place — Festa del Bignè
Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 05020 Montecchio