Montevaccino Festival

The Montevaccino Village Festival

The Montevaccino Festival is the annual event that brings together the entire community of this small village perched on the slopes of the Argentario, a hamlet of the Municipality of Trento, in the heart of the Trentino-Alto Adige region. For four days, usually around the second Sunday of September, the streets and public spaces of the village transform into a lively hub of celebration, blending religious, social, and sporting activities.

Faith and Tradition

The festival is dedicated to the Holy Name of Mary and is deeply rooted in the life of the San Leonardo parish. The most poignant moment is the evening procession on the opening night, which moves from the church of San Leonardo to the sacred shrine of the Madonna del Masét for an hour of prayer, singing, and reflection. Sunday culminates with a solemn Mass, vespers, and a procession featuring the statue of the Virgin through the village streets—a ritual that renews the identity of the local community year after year.

Sport, Music, and Gastronomy

Alongside the religious observances, the Montevaccino Festival offers a lively program for all ages. The Sports Park, located next to the church, hosts soccer tournaments, the "Se rampega" climbing wall managed by alpine guides, non-competitive marches, and vertical races toward Cima Calisio. The Social Center is the heart of conviviality: the kitchen is open every evening serving traditional Trentino dishes—canederli, potato tortel, tosella cheese, tripe, polenta, cabbage, and strauben pastries—accompanied by live music, karaoke, the famous "Vaso della Fortuna" raffle, children's shows, and exhibitions.

A Community-Built Celebration

The secret to the festival's success is the collective effort of all the village's organizations: the Montevaccino Community Circle, the Alpini Group, the Montevaccino Sports Union, the parish, the Argentario Ecomuseum, the Volunteer Firefighters, and numerous local volunteers and sponsors. This collaboration makes the Montevaccino Festival much more than just a local fair: it is an opportunity to rediscover the spirit of a small hamlet in the Province of Trento that, for a few days each year, becomes a focal point for the entire surrounding area.