The magic of Christmas returns to the streets of Quartinago di Cimego. From Saturday 29 November, the streets of this ancient village in the Valle del Chiese will be filled with music, lights, colours and the traditional flavours of local cuisine.
PROGRAMME:
SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER
10.00am: opening of the Cimego Christmas market
From 10.00am to 6.00pm:
- Images from the past - The history of the Valle del Chiese through a selection of vintage photographs and films, rediscovering the people, places, traditions and moments in the life of the Valle del Chiese community, organised by the Quatar Sorele Cultural Group
- Exhibition of nativity scenes in the little church of St Anthony, organised by the RSA P.O. Nicolini in Pieve di Bono.
10.00am: urban walk in the village of Cimego. A tour to discover the area, the history and the unique features of the village, organised by Alpi ASD of Borgo Chiese. An opportunity to get to know the area and its characteristics more closely. Meet 15 minutes beforehand at the car park of the Cimego Ethnographic Trail, next to the petrol station. No booking required.
1.00pm: guided tour of the Marascalchi House Museum and the little church of Sant'Antonio, organised by the La Fusina association and the Incontra co-operative. Meet at the museum entrance 15 minutes before the tour begins (admission €3, free for under-14s).
2.30pm: Opening ceremony for the 2026 Cimego Christmas market, featuring the Cimego Community Band.
From 4.00pm to 5.00pm: Hand in your letters to Father Christmas… straight into his lovely living room!
From 4.30pm to 5.30pm: children's story time hosted by Barbara Candioli.
6.00pm: closing of the Cimego Christmas market.
TARIFF:
Free entry.
ACCESSIBILITY:
The event takes place mainly in outdoor and barricaded areas. Not all exhibition spaces, however, are accessible to people with significant physical disabilities.
USEFUL INFO:
Free parking spaces nearby.
