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San Zeno DOP Chestnut Festival
until Nov 1
San Zeno di Montagna · Verona shore≈ 30 min from Bardolino
Autumn festival on Monte Baldo celebrating the DOP chestnut, with a chestnut market. Above Garda and Torri del Benaco.
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Events on Lake Garda
Festivals, markets, concerts and sport on the Verona and Trentino shores: what's on at the lake during your stay.
All events
17 events
Shore
Type
October 2026
- Kids and families
49th International Trentino Bird Show (Garda Aves Show)
Oct 24 – Oct 25
Riva del Garda · Trentino shore≈ 60 min from Bardolino
International exhibition of breeding birds at the Riva exhibition centre, open to the public at the weekend.
- Food festivals
Mountain Festival
Sun, Oct 25
Malcesine · Verona shore≈ 40 min from Bardolino
A day celebrating Monte Baldo rural culture: local produce market, farm animals, food stalls and a greasy pole contest.
- Markets
Vivi Vintage
Oct 30 – Nov 1
Lazise · Verona shore≈ 10 min from Bardolino
Vintage fair with clothing, accessories and collectibles in the historic Dogana Veneta building on Lazise harbour.
- Kids and families
Halloween in Garda
Sat, Oct 31
Garda · Verona shore≈ 10 min from Bardolino
Halloween afternoon for children and teens with baby dance in the Town Hall square, free and open to all.
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November 2026
- Sport
Garda Trentino Half Marathon
Nov 6 – Nov 8
Arco · Trentino shore≈ 65 min from Bardolino
Half marathon linking Arco, Torbole and Riva del Garda, plus a 10K, a fun run and kids' races.
- Food festivalsDon't miss
Open Olive Mills
Nov 7 – Nov 8
Riva del Garda · Trentino shore≈ 60 min from Bardolino
Two days of guided visits to Alto Garda olive mills and groves, with new-oil tastings, lunches and music.
- MarketsDon't miss
Arco Christmas Market
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027
Arco · Trentino shore≈ 65 min from Bardolino
Christmas market with crafts and food stalls in the squares of Arco's historic centre.
- Markets
Riva Christmas Market – Village of Taste
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027
Riva del Garda · Trentino shore≈ 60 min from Bardolino
Food-focused Christmas market set up in Piazza Garibaldi and Piazza Battisti in the old town.
- Markets
Arco Flea Market
Sat, Nov 21
Arco · Trentino shore≈ 65 min from Bardolino
Monthly market of second-hand goods, antiques and curiosities in the streets of Arco's centre.
- Kids and families
Santa's House
Nov 21 – Dec 31
Riva del Garda · Trentino shore≈ 60 min from Bardolino
Bookable visit to Santa's House inside the Rocca di Riva castle, designed for children.
- MarketsDon't miss
Christmas in Bardolino
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027
Bardolino · Verona shoreIn Bardolino
Lakefront market with wooden huts, a covered ice rink and a heated igloo.
- Music and shows
St Cecilia's Day – Quando la musica racconta
Sun, Nov 22
Riva del Garda · Trentino shore≈ 60 min from Bardolino
Concerts by top Conservatory graduates at venues around town, closing the 70th Amici della Musica season.
- Markets
Christmas among the Olive Trees – Opening
Fri, Nov 27
Garda · Verona shore≈ 10 min from Bardolino
Opening of Garda's Christmas programme: over a month of events, talks and concerts for all ages by the lake.
- Markets
St Andrew's Fair
Mon, Nov 30
Riva del Garda · Trentino shore≈ 60 min from Bardolino
Traditional patron saint's fair with over 200 stalls filling the streets and squares of the old town.
December 2026
- Kids and families
The Grinch's House
Dec 4, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027
Riva del Garda · Trentino shore≈ 60 min from Bardolino
Riva's Bastione becomes the Grinch's home: panoramic lift ride and free meet-and-greets with the character.
- Sport
Garda Trentino Xmas Trail
Sat, Dec 12
Nago-Torbole · Trentino shore≈ 55 min from Bardolino
Winter trail running race on Garda Trek paths, with 30 km and 15 km routes starting from Torbole.
Dates and programmes may change: always check the event's official website before you go. Descriptions are our own; the calendar is updated every week.
Enjoy the lake up close
Choose your apartment in Bardolino, Garda or Lazise: the Verona-shore festivals are minutes away, the Trentino Christmas markets about an hour.