Vicentino Festival of Pro Loco Associations and Musical Bands
Pro Loco associations, bands, and majorettes in the setting of Villa Cordellina
About Festival of Pro Loco Associations and Bands
Pro Loco Associations and Bands Celebrate at Villa Cordellina
The Vicentino Festival of Pro Loco Associations and Musical Bands is a grand celebration of volunteerism and band music held at the prestigious Villa Cordellina Lombardi, an 18th-century residence in Montecchio Maggiore famous for its Giambattista Tiepolo frescoes, in the province of Vicenza.
A Day Full of Events
The event offers food and wine stands managed by the Pro Loco associations showcasing local specialties, performances by musical bands and majorettes, free guided tours of the Tiepolo frescoes and the villa's monuments, an art exhibition, musical workshops for children with traditional wooden games, and a photographic exhibition.
The Grand Parade
The highlight of the day is the afternoon parade, which brings together musical bands and majorettes in a procession with over 400 musicians, followed by an awards ceremony and a collective performance. It's a day that celebrates the role of Pro Loco associations and musical bands in the cultural life of the Vicenza area.
Organization
The festival is organized by the Province of Vicenza, with free admission and no reservation required. It serves as a showcase for the rich associative fabric of the territory.
Festival of Pro Loco Associations and Bands — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Vicentino Festival of Pro Loco Associations and Musical Bands takes place on Sunday, April 19, at Villa Cordellina Lombardi, organized by the Province of Vicenza. A day that combines gastronomy, band music, culture, and workshops, featuring a grand parade of over 400 musicians.
Programme Festival of Pro Loco Associations and Bands 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026 — Villa Cordellina Lombardi (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
- Morning — AMBAC conference on taxation for third-sector entities
- Food and wine stands from Pro Loco associations with local specialties
- Performances by musical bands and majorettes throughout the day
- Free guided tours of the Tiepolo frescoes and the monuments of Villa Cordellina
- Art exhibition, musical workshops for children with traditional wooden games, and photographic exhibition
- 11:00 AM — Book presentation on Pro Loco associations with Professor Claudio Ronco
- 2:30 PM — Parade of musical bands and majorettes with over 400 musicians
- 3:30 PM — Awards ceremony and collective performance
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How to get there
Montecchio Maggiore is on the A4 motorway (Montecchio Maggiore exit). The festival takes place at Villa Cordellina Lombardi, Via Lovara 36.
Admission
Free admission, no reservation required. Free guided tours of the Tiepolo frescoes.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Pro Loco Associations and Bands
Villa Cordellina Lombardi
Villa Cordellina Lombardi, Via Lovara 36, 36075 Montecchio Maggiore