The patronal feast of Ceniga, featuring local flavors and folk traditions
The SS. Pietro e Paolo Festival in Ceniga is the traditional feast dedicated to the patron saints of the small hamlet of Ceniga, part of the municipality of Dro in the province of Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige. Every year, in late June, the village gathers around its parish church to honor Saints Peter and Paul with three days of festivities that weave together popular faith, good food, and joy.
The heart of the event is the Oratorio di Ceniga in Piazza San Paolo, which becomes a meeting point for residents and visitors alike. The space comes alive with outdoor dining tables, food stalls, and music, creating an intimate and authentic atmosphere typical of the villages in Garda Trentino, just a stone's throw from the Sarca River and the area's famous climbing spots.
The festival offers the usual mix of ingredients that make Trentino village feasts so special:
Entirely managed by the SS. Pietro e Paolo Festival Committee of Ceniga, the festival is a prime example of how the small communities in the municipality of Dro keep their traditions alive. More than just an event, it represents a moment of identity for the hamlet, capable of bringing different generations together around the values of the patronal feast and the sharing of a meal. Those visiting Garda Trentino in late June will find here the opportunity to experience an authentic celebration, far from the major tourist flows and deeply rooted in the territory.
The 2026 edition of the SS. Pietro e Paolo Festival in Ceniga was held from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28 at the Oratorio di Ceniga, in the municipality of Dro. The patronal feast offered its three traditional days dedicated to typical Trentino cuisine, music, and village joy.
The Friday and Saturday evenings kicked off at 6:00 PM, while on Sunday, the day began at 12:00 PM with lunch, resuming at 6:00 PM for the final evening. Entry was free for all days, confirming the popular and welcoming character of the event managed by the SS. Pietro e Paolo Festival Committee of Ceniga.
Friday, June 26: opening from 6:00 PM with food stalls, music, and entertainment.
Saturday, June 27: opening from 6:00 PM with traditional cuisine and musical evening.
Sunday, June 28: lunch from 12:00 PM, festivities resume from 6:00 PM.
Ceniga is a hamlet of the municipality of Dro (TN), in Garda Trentino. By car, it can be reached via the SS45bis road of the Sarca Valley; from the Rovereto Sud motorway exit (A22), continue towards Riva del Garda. The reference railway station is Rovereto, which is connected by bus lines to the Sarca Valley.
Free entry. The festival is held at the Oratorio di Ceniga, in Piazza San Paolo. Friday and Saturday opening from 6:00 PM; Sunday lunch from 12:00 PM and festivities resume from 6:00 PM.
The area is ideal for combining the festival with an outdoor day among trails, climbing cliffs, and the waters of the Sarca. Accommodation facilities are available in Dro, Drena, and nearby Riva del Garda.
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Oratorio di Ceniga
Piazza San Paolo 2, Ceniga, 38074 Dro