Spring Festival of Armeno
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions

Spring Festival of Armeno

A day of vibrant colors, hot air balloons, and local flavors on the slopes of Mottarone

Armeno — Novara (003)
Dates 24 May — 24 May 2026
Location Armeno (003)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Armeno Spring Festival

The Armeno Spring Festival is a popular community celebration organized by the local Pro Loco to welcome the new season between Lake Orta and the Mottarone mountain. Located at the corner of Viale Cadorna and Via Due Riviere, the event offers a program designed for all ages: tethered hot air balloon flights, the 'Pompieropoli' firefighter experience for kids, encounters with Ara parrots, a craft market, inflatables, a lunch featuring local Armeno chef specialties, and live music until evening. A free, welcoming event in the heart of the Novara province.

The festival that welcomes spring in Armeno

The Spring Festival is one of the most cherished events in Armeno, a small village in the province of Novara nestled between Lake Orta and the slopes of Mottarone. Organized by the Pro Loco Armeno with the patronage of the Municipality, the event transforms the area of Viale Cadorna, at the corner of Via Due Riviere, into a space dedicated to fun, conviviality, and discovery for an entire day.

A day for the whole family

The beauty of this festival lies in the variety of its offerings, all free and designed to engage both children and adults. The absolute star is the hot air balloon: in the morning with an educational workshop open to the public, and in the afternoon with tethered flights that allow you to observe Armeno from a unique perspective, rising safely up to twenty meters in the air.

  • Pompieropoli, the educational obstacle course run by the National Firefighters Association, where children become firefighters for a day;
  • an encounter with Ara parrots, a day spent discovering these fascinating animals;
  • the craft market, featuring stalls filled with handmade goods and creativity;
  • the inflatables area and plenty of attractions for children.

The flavors of the Pro Loco

At noon, it is time for lunch prepared by the Pro Loco, featuring specialties crafted by Armeno chefs: a perfect opportunity to enjoy local cuisine in a festive atmosphere. Music, singing, and dancing accompany the public until the evening, creating that cheerful and familiar vibe that is the event's hallmark.

Armeno, between lake and mountain

Known as the "village of hospitality professionals" for its ancient tradition of waiters and chefs, Armeno is a town with deep roots in the heart of Piedmont. The Spring Festival is the perfect occasion to discover it, combining the festive day with a walk toward Lake Orta or a hike on Mottarone.

Armeno Spring Festival — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Spring Festival took place on Sunday, May 24, in Armeno on Viale Cadorna, featuring the hot air balloon as the main attraction, afternoon tethered flights, Pompieropoli, encounters with Ara parrots, a market, inflatables, and the Pro Loco lunch. Theme of the day: "Live the dream: see the world from another perspective!".

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Armeno enjoyed a day entirely dedicated to the festival, with a program full of activities for young and old under the theme "Live the dream: see the world from another perspective!". The Pro Loco Armeno, with the patronage of the Municipality, brought Viale Cadorna to life from 9:00 AM until the evening.

Programme Armeno Spring Festival 2026

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Opening at 9:00 AM on Viale Cadorna, corner of Via Due Riviere.

  • Morning — Educational hot air balloon workshop open to the public; opening of the craft market; inflatable area for children;
  • 10:00 AM — Pompieropoli, educational course by the National Firefighters Association;
  • 11:00 AM — "A day to experience with Ara parrots", meeting with Tiziano Mosca;
  • 12:00 PM — Lunch with specialties prepared by Armeno chefs (organized by the Pro Loco);
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Tethered hot air balloon flights up to 20 meters high;
  • All day — Music, singing, and dancing until evening.

Highlights Armeno Spring Festival 2026

Tethered hot air balloon flights up to 20 meters, Pompieropoli for children, and the encounter with Ara parrots.

Prices Armeno Spring Festival 2026

Free admission to the festival. Lunch provided by the Pro Loco with local specialties.

Practical information — Armeno Spring Festival

When and where

The festival takes place in spring (May) on Viale Cadorna, at the corner of Via Due Riviere, in Armeno (NO). The event opens at 9:00 AM and activities continue until the evening.

How to get there

By car: Armeno can be reached via the A26 motorway (Arona or Borgomanero exit), continuing toward Lake Orta and Mottarone. By train: the reference station is Orta-Miasino, on the Novara-Domodossola line, from where you can continue by car or bus.

Admission and dining

Admission to the festival is free. Lunch is provided by the Pro Loco with local specialties. For information: Municipality of Armeno, tel. +39 0322 900106.

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Where does it take place — Armeno Spring Festival

Viale Cadorna - angolo Via Due Riviere

Viale Cadorna, angolo Via Due Riviere, 28011 Armeno

Contact Armeno Spring Festival

Tel
+39 0322 900106

Armeno Spring Festival in brief

Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions Folklore Family Children Playful Crafts Outdoor Free Novara

History of Armeno Spring Festival