DISCOVER APRIL’S EVENTS ON THE ALTOPIANO DEL SOLE

The Altopiano del Sole is now in the throes of spring and has a calendar full of events in store for you.

From Easter celebrations to the return of the traditional Flower Fair, April is ready for you to spend days full of fun and sociability.

Below, you will find the main events of the month on the Altopiano del Sole:

PARADE OF THE ‘CIOCHE’ – 9 APRIL – BORNO

The first event to mark on your calendar is the Parade of the ‘Cioche’, Sunday 9 April in Borno.

What are the ‘Cioche’? This dialect expression refers to the cowbells, which will ring through the streets of the old town centre on Easter Sunday evening.

The parade will start at 8.30 p.m. from the Piazzale della Dassa, followed by an evening of music with DJs and street food at the skating rink.

SPRING FESTIVAL – 10 APRIL – BORNO

The Spring Festival in Borno is scheduled for Monday, 10 April.

From morning to evening, Piazza Giovanni Paolo II and Via Vittorio Veneto will host the farmers’ market, stands with typical products, street food, craft stalls and animal exhibitions, to spend a festive Easter Monday in a village of great charm.

In the afternoon, there will also be an egg hunt for all children, followed by a snack in company.

ALPINI FESTIVAL – 10 APRIL – ANGOLO TERME

The Alpini of Angolo Terme invite you on Monday 10 April to the traditional annual party organised by the group.

In the morning there will be a parade to the war memorial, the flag-hoisting, the laying of the wreath and the procession to the little church of the Alpini, where the Holy Mass will be celebrated.

Afterwards, those who wish may join the lunch open to all at the Hotel Dovina, to be booked by Wednesday 5 April.

GRAVEL CAMONICA AND VINTAGE RIDE MTB – 29 APRIL – PIANCOGNO

The Altopiano del Sole is preparing to host the first non-competitive Gravel event in Valle Camonica, the Gravel Camonica.

An event dedicated to lovers of two wheels, who on Saturday 29 April will be able to take an all-round trip to discover the natural beauty, history and flavours of the area on the saddle of their bikes.

The two different routes, one longer and one shorter, will start from Borgo Glazel in Piancogno. They will descend as far as lapping Lake Iseo and then climb back up through magnificent medieval villages, with stops to sample some of the excellent local food and wine.

But it doesn’t end here: in the afternoon the party continues with the Vintage Ride MTB, an exhibition of vintage bicycles, which will be followed by an easy and goliardic ride with lots of tastings, to end a day of sport and fun in style.

For information and registration on the Camonica Gravel you can visit www.gravelcamonica.it, while details on the Vintage Ride MTB can be found at https://www.vallecamonicabikenjoy.it/vintage-ride-mtb/

FLOWERS FAIR – 28 APRIL to 1 MAY – PIANCOGNO

We conclude our list of events not to be missed on the Altopiano del Sole in April with the return of the Piancogno Flower Fair.

Undoubtedly one of the top events in the area, which in this new edition celebrates its first 30 years.

During the four days at the end of April in which Via Nazionale is transformed into a large botanical garden, you can find numerous exhibitors from the sector, with many proposals in the fields of floriculture, garden furniture, agriculture, biology, and technology, as well as numerous initiatives for the entertainment of young and old.

Mark the dates: from 28 April to 1 May, the Flower Fair is waiting for you to experience the magic of spring in an ad hoc, simply unique setting.

For the complete programme of the new edition, please visit www.fieradeifioripiancogno.it.