Sbigolada and Mulled Wine Festival (Carnival in Tenno)

The Tenno Sbigolada: A Carnival Tradition

The Sbigolada and Mulled Wine Festival is one of the most deeply rooted and anticipated Carnival events in the Municipality of Tenno, in the heart of Garda Trentino, in the province of Trento (Trentino-Alto Adige). Every year, on the first Sunday of Lent, the village fills with masks, colors, and aromas, celebrating a popular festival that is rooted in local tradition and represents a moment of joy and conviviality for both adults and children.

Bigoi with Ragù and Mulled Wine for Everyone

The gastronomic heart of the festival is the free distribution of the famous bigoi — traditional homemade spaghetti — served with a rich meat sauce, accompanied by the essential vin brulè (the traditional Trentino mulled wine, served piping hot). The event takes place at the Tenno sports field, where volunteers and organizers prepare large portions offered to residents and visitors alike. It is the most convivial moment of the day: people gather around the tables, taste the food, and toast together, warmed by the mulled wine and the festive atmosphere.

The Masked Parade

In the afternoon, the festival comes to life with the masked parade that winds through the streets of the village: children, families, and masked groups create a cheerful procession that adds color to the hamlet. The combination of culinary tradition and the masked Carnival makes the Sbigolada a genuine and family-friendly event, quite different from the large city carnivals: here, the protagonist is the community of Tenno, with its welcoming spirit.

Tenno, a Village Between Lake and Mountains

The festival takes place in Tenno, a municipality known for its stunning Lake Tenno, with its turquoise waters, and the nearby medieval village of Canale di Tenno, one of the most picturesque hamlets in Trentino, featuring stone houses, quiet alleys, and barrel-vaulted passages. The Tenno winter, with the Sbigolada and the Christmas markets of Canale, offers an authentic way to discover this corner of Garda Trentino away from the summer tourist season.

Useful Information

• Where: Tenno sports field (distribution of bigoi and mulled wine) and village streets (parade)
• Admission: Free
• When: The first Sunday of Lent
• Organization: Municipality of Tenno
• Note: In case of bad weather, the event may be cancelled