Festa di Inizio Estate

A day to welcome summer

In the small Municipality of Castello dell'Acqua, perched on the Rhaetian side of the middle Valtellina in the province of Sondrio, the Festa di Inizio Estate is one of those events that mark the town's calendar. It takes place at the Parish Center on Via Degli Alpini 4 and is designed as a day open to everyone, where families, young people, and neighbors gather to celebrate the arrival of the warm season.

Games, inflatables, and lots of fun

The program starts in the early afternoon, from 2:00 PM onwards, and continues until the evening. The absolute star is the human foosball tournament, a giant and wild version of the classic table game where people impersonate the players: a team challenge that brings laughter and involves both adults and children. For the kids, there are inflatables, while music accompanies the entire day, creating the typical atmosphere of Valtellina village festivals.

Food, bar, and dancing night

The convivial aspect is not missing: the food stand and the bar are open throughout the festival, before giving way to dinner and the evening DJ set in a covered venue, so the fun continues even after sunset. This is the time when the community of Castello dell'Acqua gathers around the tables, between one dish and another, before letting loose to dance.

A community event

The Festa di Inizio Estate is a simple and authentic event, far from large crowds but rich in warmth. It well represents the spirit of the villages in the province of Sondrio, where festive occasions are above all opportunities for meeting. Admission is free; those who wish to participate in the human foosball tournament can register their team by contacting the organization.