Il Natale di una volta

The third edition of “Presepi nel Borgo” is back, featuring a charming trail of handcrafted nativity scenes. With lights, concerts, lantern-lit walks, and family activities, the village comes alive with the magic of Christmas.

Each day features a variety of events:

  • 6 December – Opening of the “Il Natale di una volta” market and inauguration of “Presepi nel Borgo 2025” with live music by Note dal Vivo

  • 7 December – Aromatherapy workshops; inauguration of “Presepi in Contrada”; lantern-lit walk through the Contrade (registration required)

  • 8 December – Mass with blessing of the nativity figures

  • 13 December – “Christmas Songs” concert by Coro Seduto (Hotel San Pietro, Spiazzi)

  • 14 December – Santa’s House; treasure hunt among the nativity scenes for children

  • 20 December – “Learn to Make Cookies” workshop; Santa’s House; Animaura Gospel Singers concert

  • 21 December – “Tree of Hope” walk; creative workshops for children; Santa’s House

  • 24 December – Midnight Mass with procession and festive gathering

  • 26 December – St. Stephen’s Day Mass; concert of zampognari (traditional bagpipers)

  • 27–28 December – Gabinete nel Borgo with La Preara choir; Zampognari Veneti concert; lantern-lit walk through the Contrade

  • 31 December – Charity New Year’s Eve celebration (reservation required)

  • 3, 4, 6 January – Epiphany House of the Befana; conferences and children’s activities; arrival of the Three Kings and lighting of the brujel

  • 11 January – Award ceremony for the “Presepi in Contrada” contest followed by Amaranto concert

Note – Market stalls and catering service open daily from 10:00 to 17:00

Gallery
All dates
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07.12.2025 09:30
08.12.2025 11:00
13.12.2025 20:00
14.12.2025 10:30
20.12.2025 10:00
21.12.2025 10:00
24.12.2025 22:30
27.12.2025 17:00
28.12.2025 11:00
31.12.2025 00:00
03.01.2026 11:00
04.01.2026 11:00
06.01.2026 11:00
11.01.2026 12:00
Map
Per le vie del borgo
Ferrara di Monte Baldo
Informations
Pro Loco Ferrara di Monte Baldo
aria.location: Piazza Cantore 11/a - 37020 Ferrara di Monte Baldo
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