Mori and Districts Carnival (The longest Carnival in Trentino)

The longest carnival in Trentino

The Mori and Districts Carnival is renowned as "the longest carnival in Trentino." Rather than a single large event, it is a constellation of festivities that, for almost the entire month of February, travels from district to district within the Municipality of Mori, in the Vallagarina valley, in the Province of Trento (Trentino-Alto Adige). Each village chooses its own day to host a large pasta party open to everyone, transforming squares, parish halls, and community centers into communal dining tables.

A journey through the districts

The calendar visits Manzano, Sano, Valle San Felice, Ravazzone, Tierno, Besagno, Loppio, Molina, and the historic center of Mori Vecio, which concludes the long season with the famous "Gran Carneval." Each community is organized by its own local associations—from carnival committees to recreational clubs, cultural groups, and volunteers—who manage the cooking, decorations, and entertainment, all under the patronage of the Municipality of Mori.

The cuisine of the Lagarina tradition

The true common thread is popular gastronomy: each district offers a different signature dish. You can enjoy polenta with sauerkraut and mortadella in Manzano, tomato gnocchi in Sano, maltagliati with meat sauce in Mori Vecio, Ravazzone, and Besagno, bigoi with sardines and spaghetti with sardines in Tierno and Loppio, as well as penne with meat sauce in Molina and the "sgnoccolada" in Tierno.

• Manzano — polenta, sauerkraut, and mortadella
• Sano — tomato gnocchi
• Valle San Felice and Ravazzone — maltagliati with meat sauce
• Tierno — "sgnoccolada" and bigoi with sardines
• Besagno — maltagliati with meat sauce
• Loppio — spaghetti with sardines and polenta
• Molina — penne with meat sauce
• Mori (parish hall) — pasta party and games for children
• Mori Vecio — the final "Gran Carneval"

A community celebration

Beyond the food, the Mori Carnival is above all an identity-defining moment for the Vallagarina valley: the masks, the joy, the volunteer spirit, and the participation of families make it one of the most cherished local traditions. Admission to the pasta parties is free, and the dates, spread across several weekends, allow visitors to attend multiple stops. In case of bad weather, some days may be postponed; it is always advisable to check for updates from the organizing associations and the Municipality.