San Rocco Festival

A community festival in the heart of Val Rendena

The San Rocco Festival is the signature summer event of Massimeno, a tiny village in the Val Rendena, Trentino (Autonomous Province of Trento). Nestled on a natural terrace above the Sarca river, it offers stunning views of the Adamello-Presanella massif. With just over a hundred residents, Massimeno is the smallest municipality in the valley, giving its festival the authentic, intimate charm of a true village gathering where the whole community comes together under the August stars.

Saint Roch, the pilgrim saint

The festival honors Saint Roch, celebrated on August 16 and traditionally invoked as a protector against epidemics—a popular devotion found throughout the Alpine region. Around this date, the Pro Loco Massimeno organizes the festival, typically held on a weekend near Ferragosto, spanning the village square and its charming streets.

What to expect

The festival weaves together religious tradition and local celebration. The typical program includes:

• a celebration in honor of Saint Roch, the spiritual heart of the day;
• food stalls serving authentic Trentino cuisine, managed by the Pro Loco and local volunteers;
• music and dancing with evening entertainment;
• games, activities, and social moments for both adults and children.

Admission is free, and the event is designed for both the local community and the holidaymakers who bring the Val Rendena and nearby Madonna di Campiglio to life in August.

Massimeno and the Val Rendena

Part of the Pinzolo and Madonna di Campiglio district, Massimeno is an ideal starting point for hikes to high-altitude mountain huts, such as Malga Movlina, a panoramic balcony overlooking the Adamello. Experiencing the San Rocco Festival means discovering a genuine corner of Trentino, far from the main tourist crowds yet immersed in one of the most evocative Alpine landscapes of the Brenta Dolomites and the Adamello range.

When it takes place

The festival usually falls in mid-August, around Saint Roch's Day. Dates vary from year to year and are announced by the Pro Loco Massimeno in the preceding weeks; it is advisable to check the local calendar before planning your visit.