The Alpini festival in the shadow of Malpaga Castle
The Sagra Alpina di Malpaga is one of the most beloved summer events in Cavernago, a municipality in the lower Bergamo region in the Province of Bergamo. Organized by the local Gruppo Alpini (Alpini Group), the festival takes place at the festival area in Via Marconi, in the village of Malpaga, and represents a moment of celebration and solidarity that bears the unmistakable mark of the 'penne nere'.
The festival's program combines traditional alpine gastronomy with music and conviviality. Under the marquee, guests can enjoy mountain and regional dishes, while the evenings are enlivened by live music and performances by alpine brass bands, such as the one from Azzano San Paolo, whose notes mark the most traditional moments of the festival. A genuine and familiar atmosphere, in true alpine style.
Beyond the convivial dimension, the Sagra Alpina is above all an occasion to celebrate the values of solidarity, commitment, and community that have always characterized the Alpini. Often, the proceeds from the event are used to support charitable initiatives and projects of the Group, testifying to the deep social roots of this organization in the territory.
The festival takes place a short walk from the Castello di Malpaga, one of Lombardy's most fascinating historic residences, linked to the figure of the condottiero Bartolomeo Colleoni. Participating in the Sagra Alpina therefore means combining the pleasure of an authentic village festival with the discovery of a village rich in history, in the lower Bergamo region.
The 2026 edition of the Sagra Alpina di Malpaga will be held from June 13 to 22 at the festival area in Via Marconi, in the village of Malpaga, Cavernago. The event, organized by the Gruppo Alpini, features evenings of cuisine, music, and traditional alpine moments.
The festival runs from June 13 to 22, 2026, at the festival area in Via Marconi. Highlights include:
For reservations and information: +39 345 5680303.
The opening with the Azzano San Paolo alpine band and the evenings of cuisine and music in the shadow of Malpaga Castle.
Malpaga festival area, Via Marconi, Cavernago (BG), lower Bergamo region. By car from Bergamo towards the plains; the village is near Malpaga Castle.
In June, over several days.
Free. Food and drinks are charged. Info and reservations: +39 345 5680303.
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Area feste di Malpaga, Via Marconi
Via Marconi, 24050 Cavernago