Medieval Festival of Affi
Two days of historical re-enactment in the center of Affi, with knights, flag-wavers, medieval market, and banquets
About Medieval Festival of Affi
Affi Returns to the Middle Ages
The Medieval Festival of Affi is one of the most well-known historical re-enactments in the hinterland of Lake Garda. Every year, in June, the historic center of Affi (province of Verona, Veneto) transforms into a medieval village: alleys, courtyards, and small squares fill with artisan stalls, taverns, and costumed characters that transport visitors to the atmosphere of the Middle Ages.
Knights, Archers, and Artisans
The program combines itinerant shows and moments of great visual impact. Among the protagonists: flag-wavers and drummers, medieval dance groups, archers, jugglers, and fire-eaters. Artisans – blacksmiths, potters, weavers – work live in the workshops set up along the streets, while workshops also involve children with pottery and traditional games.
The Banquet and the Fireworks
The convivial heart of the festival is the medieval banquet, served in the evening in the village taverns. The two days conclude with a fireworks display that illuminates the historic center, while processions, pageants, and animated readings mark the rhythm of the re-enactment.
An Event of Identity for Alto Garda
Organized by the Comitato Festa Medievale di Affi (Affi Medieval Festival Committee), the event has become an anticipated appointment for the entire hilly area between Garda and Valdadige over the years. Its location, just a few kilometers from the lake and the Affi highway exit, makes it easily accessible and an ideal destination for an early summer trip in the province of Verona.
Medieval Festival of Affi — edition 2026
The 26th edition of the Medieval Festival of Affi returns on June 13 and 14, 2026, in the historic center of the Veronese municipality. Confirmed on the official website, the 2026 edition offers the usual mix of artisan market, shows, pageants, and convivial moments spread between Saturday afternoon and Sunday evening.
Programme Medieval Festival of Affi 2026
Saturday, June 13
- 4:30 PM — Opening of the medieval market: artisans at work, stalls, games, and taverns
- 6:00 PM — Solemn inauguration with historical pageant and flag-waver show
- 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM — Itinerant shows in the streets and courtyards of the village
- 8:00 PM — Opening of the medieval banquet in the taverns
- 9:00 PM — Animated reading for children
- 11:00 PM — Fireworks display
Sunday, June 14
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM — Guided tours of the historic center
- 11:00 AM — Opening of the medieval market
- 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM — Historical pageant and shows
- 10:30 PM — Final fireworks display
During the two days: pottery workshops, taverns, treasure hunts, medieval dance groups (including the Tour en l'Air Ballet), and artisan workshops. Detailed program and updated times on affimedievale.it.
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How to Get There
Affi can be reached by car from the A22 Brenner motorway (Affi exit) or from the A4 (Affi/Lago di Garda Sud exit). By train, the reference stations are Verona Porta Nuova and Peschiera del Garda, connected by bus services.
Admission
Access to the village is generally free. The medieval banquet and some activities may require booking: for details and updated times, consult the official website affimedievale.it or the Instagram profile @affimedievale.
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Where does it take place — Medieval Festival of Affi
Centro storico di Affi
Centro storico, 37010 Affi