ACQUESE CARNIVAL "CARVE' DI SGAIENTO"

Acqui Terme | Recreational

22 February 2026

Acquese Carnival "Carvè di Sgaientò" for a day of fun, music, and entertainment for young and old.

In the morning, at 11:00 a.m., the Scorching Ceremony will take place in Piazza della Bollente.
2:30 p.m. - Parade of Allegorical Floats and a masked group - Corso Italia, Piazza Italia, and the city center streets.

Description

A great day of celebration and fun with the ACQUESE CARNIVAL "CARVE' DI SGAIENTO'," twinned with the Bistagno Carnival.

Allegorical floats, folk groups, marching bands, and masked groups.

SCHEDULE:
11:00 a.m. - Piazza della Bollente
King's Scalding Ceremony with the Queen of the Acquese Carnival
Handing over of the Keys of the City to His Majesty King Sgaientò.

2:30 PM - Parade of ALLEGORICAL FLOATS AND MASKED GROUPS:
ACQUESE BAND
HISTORIC ITALIAN MASKS GROUP
BORGO SAN LORENZO DI ALBA FLAG-THROWERS AND MUSICIANS COMPANY
BARGE FOLK BAND WITH MAJORETTE
BANDAROTTA FRAUDULENTA
with the following route: Piazza Facelli, Via Morandi, Via Nizza, Corso Italia, Piazza Italia, Via XX Settembre, Piazza Matteotti, Via Mariscotti, Corso Cavour, Corso Roma, Corso Italia, Piazza Italia.

5:00 PM - Piazza Italia
Arrival of the parade and award ceremony for the floats and masked groups
The "Beppe Domenici Trophy" award for the most artistic float

In the Piazza Italia area, throughout the day, there will be a Carnival Fair, playground, fritters, and the Sgaientò (antiques) market.

We look forward to seeing you!


Program

In case of bad weather, the event will be postponed to February 28th.

For more information, visit the dedicated website: https://www.facebook.com/carnevaleacqui/?locale=it_IT

Information and contacts

corso Italia e centro città - 15011 Acqui Terme

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