Spring Weekend in the Heart of the Historic Village of Castelponzone

Spring Weekend in the Heart of Castelponzone's Historic Village

When: 2–3 May 2026

Where: Castelponzone (CR) — a village listed among Italy's Most Beautiful Villages

Castelponzone hosts a spring weekend focused on the historic centre: creative workshops, a charity walk, a local market and family entertainment to celebrate the season and the local community.

Highlights

• Saturday, 2 May — 6:30 PM — Candle-making workshop under the village arcades. Choose your favorite fragrance and take part in a hands-on creative session accompanied by an aperitif. The activity will move indoors in case of bad weather.
• Sunday, 3 May — 10:00 AM — Spring Walk in support of the charity 'Stelle sulla Terra'. Non-competitive 6 km and 10 km routes. Registration opens at 9:00 AM; refreshments at the finish and a gift for the first 100 registrants.
• Village Market — flowers, plants, homemade sweets, jams, honey and gift ideas; food and drink stalls offering aperitifs.
• Kids' entertainment — face painting and activities for children.

Practical information

• Participation fee for the walk: 5 EUR (free for children up to 9 years old).
• Limited places for the candle workshop: reservations recommended at +39 328 1217893 (Mara) or +39 349 8532814 (Emanuela).
• Organisers will provide final details and weather-related updates as needed.

Ideal for those who want to explore an Italian borgo, support local initiatives and enjoy a spring weekend of crafts, nature and local flavors.