18:00
The winemakers’ courtyards open
Seven local wineries open their courtyards in the old town.
Meet the winemakers4 – 5 – 6 September 2026
Programme
Three days hour by hour. During the festival this page marks the event under way, and the one about to begin, in real time.
Day one
Friday 4 September
19:00
The food courtyards open
Tabiel courtyard, arrosticini courtyard, gluten-free courtyard, sweet treats courtyard and coffee courtyard.
Courtyard menus and prices19:00
Roaming entertainment, shows and music through the streets of the old town
- «Medieval music — bagpipes, fifes and shawms» — Ballata Bellica group
- «The Hunchback and the Witch» — roaming performance — Nadordelanuit group
- «The minstrel jester» and his improvised rhymes
19:00
«OperaPrima in viaggio 2026» — concert
By the Quattro Vicariati Music School.
in the inner courtyard of Cassa Rurale Vallagarina
20:30
«Uno sguardo al divino» — choral concert
By the Polifonico Castelbarco choir, conducted by Federico Mozzi, and the Eco del Baldo choir, conducted by Carla Zorer.
at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Pieve di Avio
21:30
«The Big Violinist & Fire Vertigo» — a show of music and fire
The tale of the eternal conflict between Good and Evil, told through dancing stilts, fire handling and the notes of a violin.
in piazza Vittorio Emanuele III
All the showsDay two
Saturday 5 September
17:00
Discovering the history and landscapes of Avio
With refreshments at the end. About 2 hours, departing from piazza Vittorio Emanuele III.
booking required — €5.00
17:30
Walk through the vineyards
Guided visit with a tasting at the end.
booking required — €10.00
18:00
The winemakers’ courtyards and the food courtyards open
All the courtyards are open until 22:00.
Menus and opening times18:00
Medieval atmosphere and entertainment through the streets of the old town
- «Craft, hobby and local produce stalls»
- «Farm animals» — Piccoli Allevatori di Avio group
- «Glimpses of medieval life» — i Villici group
- «Medieval music — bagpipes, fifes and shawms» — Ballata Bellica group
- «Medieval games» — I Barattieri di San Marino group
- «Musical entertainment» — Tamburi Medioevali di Brisighella group
19:30
Roaming entertainment and music through the streets of the old town
- «Li Nadari giullari» — juggling and jesting — Nadordelanuit group
- «The minstrel jester» and his improvised rhymes
21:00
«Folk and mountain songs»
By the Monte Vignol choir together with the «I Rusteghi» drama group.
in the inner courtyard of Cassa Rurale Vallagarina
22:00
«ORAKEL — a timeless show»
A dreamlike tale about the search for knowledge, woven from dance and fire.
in piazza Vittorio Emanuele III
Palio day
Sunday 6 September
9:45
Walk through the vineyards
Guided visit with a tasting at the end.
booking required — €10.00
10:00
The winemakers’ courtyards open, with medieval atmosphere
- «Craft, hobby and local produce stalls»
- «Farm animals» — Piccoli Allevatori di Avio group
- «Glimpses of medieval life» — i Villici group
- «Medieval games» — I Barattieri di San Marino group
From 10:00 to 18:00 Avio Castle is also open, cared for by the FAI.
11:00
The food courtyards open through the day
«Musical entertainment» — Tamburi Medioevali di Brisighella group.
14:00
Guided visits to Tenuta San Leonardo
Departures every 45 minutes from piazza Vittorio Emanuele III, last run at 17:00.
booking required — €10.00
14:30
Historical parade and 23rd National Barrel Palio of the Wine Towns
The most awaited moment of the festival: ten Wine Towns from all over Italy compete along the streets of the village.
The competing teams17:00
Walk through the vineyards
Guided visit with a tasting at the end.
booking required — €10.00
17:30
«Notturni e Serenate» — the immortal music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
By the G. Pederzini municipal music school of Avio.
in the inner courtyard of Cassa Rurale Vallagarina
18:00
The food courtyards open through the day
The last evening to taste the courtyard dishes.
22:00
«Incanto» — pyrotechnic show and fireworks
By Gruppo La Pirofantasia Fireworks. A cascade of stars closes the festival and looks ahead to next year.
Want the programme with you?
The full 2026 booklet, with map, courtyard menus and tours.