Harmonies beneath the Rocca:
international festival of classical music in the splendid setting of Lake Garda. Held in August in Manerba del Garda.
www.lediecigiornate.it
Bagolino Carnival:
charming popular tradition which dates back three centuries, animating the streets of the ancient town of Bagolino. The festivities take place on the Monday and the Tuesday before the beginning of Lent. It’s a carnival with a difference: a marvel of sounds, colours, ancient dances and traditional costumes.
www.bagolinoweb.it
Gigantissimo:
this slalom competition for professional skiers takes place in April in Pontedilegno.
www.adamellosky.com
Salò Golosa:
every May, this cultural and gastronomic route saunters along the streets and alleyways of the old town of Salò, to offer visitors the highest quality local foods and wines. Music, poetry readings, meetings with artists and players inside shops, villas, courtyards and directly along the shores of the lake. This is a tasty and fun event set against the splendid backdrop of Lake Garda.
www.salogolosa.it
Momenti Trophy:
the prize for the best extra virgin olive oil is awarded in the middle of May, in Moniga del Garda.
Tinca Week:
in July, in Clusane, along the shores of Lake Iseo, local restaurants propose menus entirely dedicated to this special local lake fish (tench).
www.clusane.it
Bienno, in Valcamonica, has been declared one of the 100 most beautiful small towns in Italy. Every year in August it hosts a crafts and antiques market.
www.mostramercatobienno.it
Franciacorta Festival: in Erbusco, in September, this festival celebrates the best of Brescia’s sparkling wines. Among other events, tastings and visits to the cellars are planned.
www.franciacorta.net
Camuna Gastronomy Week: in Valcamonica, in October, various local restaurants and trattorias propose typical menus to highlight the valley’s culinary traditions.
www.fiepet.it
Expo Sapori: food show held in Boario Terme in October to showcase typical products of the Valcamonica gastronomic tradition.
www.sycomor.it
Skyrace: marathon held every year on the first Sunday of July at an altitude of over 2,000 m in Corteno Golgi.
www.voli.bs.it/4luglio-skyrace/
Chiaretto Festival: show during which a commission of experts is called to appoint the best chiaretto produced in the various cellars.
www.paliodelchiaretto.it