GardaNotes: news and stories from Lake Garda
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Lugana Festival in Sirmione Kicks Off Oct. 16–19 Between Palazzo Callas and Local Wineries
Lugana festival in Sirmione runs Oct 16–19, 2026 at Palazzo Callas, with tastings, masterclasses, shuttle tours and chef competition.
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Slow Gargnano: Two Days of Oil, Wine and Benaco Territory
Slow Gargnano returns Oct 3-4 with tastings, workshops and walks for extra-virgin olive oil and Garda products at Chiostro and Palazzo Feltrinelli.
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Gargnano’s Glou & Vibes Brings Wine Tasting and Live Music to San Francesco Cloister
Gargnano’s Glou & Vibes brings wine tasting and live music to Chiostro di San Francesco on 10 Oct, 11:30–14:30.
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New School Canteen Opens in Castiglione delle Stiviere on September 25
Castiglione delle Stiviere opens in new school canteen Sept 25 with 300 seats, funded by PNRR NextGenerationEU for energy and seismic safety.
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Roman Ripa at MAG Riva del Garda to Feature European Heritage Days on September 26 and 27
Ripa romana at MAG Riva del Garda returns for European Heritage Days Sept 26-27 with reduced tickets, no booking, and a free 20:00 show.
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Guided Tours of Caserma La Rocca in Peschiera del Garda on September 26 and 27
Guided tours Caserma La Rocca open 26-27 Sept in Peschiera del Garda for Giornate Europee del Patrimonio; free 45-min visits by booking.
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Ateneo di Salò: History, Library Heritage and the Structure Behind the Garda’s Oldest Academy
Ateneo di Salò traces its roots to Accademia degli Unanimi (1564) and preserves 25,000 volumes, archives, and rare library heritage.
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Vittoriale Lab in Gardone Riviera Launches Under-25 Ideas Competition
Vittoriale Lab launches for under-25s in Gardone Riviera, offering training and mentorship; deadline 30 Oct 2026. Officina del possibile Jan 2027.
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San Michél Livestock Fair Returns to San Zeno di Montagna on September 27
San Michél livestock fair returns to San Zeno di Montagna Sept 27-29, featuring Coldiretti Verona, animal inspections, food and traditions.
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Affi Weekend: Trail del Moscal and West Star Raid Events Shift Hours
Affi Weekend: Trail del Moscal e West Star, orari mostra West Star & Stone modificati tra sabato 26 e domenica 27 settembre.
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Tremosine Revives Its History With Don Scalmana’s New Publications
Tremosine revives local history as Don Scalmana presents new books at Museo MUST, updating Le Chiese Tremosinesi and Tremosine.
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Three Lake Garda Hotels Earn Michelin Keys for 2026
Michelin Keys 2026: three Lake Garda hotels in Brescia win Michelin Guide recognition, including Eala My Lakeside Dream with two Keys.
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Positivity Cabin in Salò Offers 30 Seconds of Regeneration
Offers 30 seconds of regeneration as Positivity Cabin opens in Salò at Piazza Serenissima, with MUSA collaboration and a Sept 26 debut.
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Lombardy Regional Council Approves Obesity Law
Lombardy approves obesity law creating an obesity network, with €1M for severe cases and integrated prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
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Sofia Cecinini Presents All the Wars of the World in Sirmione on October 9
Sofia Cecinini presents Tutte le guerre at Sirmione on 9 October, continuing a popular book series promoted by the tourism portal.
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Sirmione English Book Club to Meet in November
Sirmione English book club meets Thursday 12 November at Biblioteca Comunale to discuss The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster.
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Traviata Goes Metaverse: Virtual Event Set for Sirmione on November 13
Traviata goes metaverso: evento VR a Sirmione il 13 novembre 2026, 21-23, alla biblioteca comunale con Fabio Larovere e scene interattive.
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Big Volleyball Event Hits Sirmione on September 22
Hits Sirmione: volleyball evening on Sept. 22 draws crowds as a hard-fought match sparks local excitement and fierce competition.
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Sirmione Book Club English Launches the English Café
English Cafè launches in Sirmione: Sirmione Book Club English adds informal night of English-language readings, 8 Oct at Hotel Meridiana.
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Salò Duomo: Inside the History, Architecture, and Masterpieces of Santa Maria Annunziata
Duomo di Salò honors Santa Maria Annunziata, built 1452–1453 by Filippo delle Vacche, featuring Venice-influenced art and sculptures.
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San Felice del Benaco: Reading Group Libriamoci Welcomes Pedro Lemebel
Libriamoci reading group hosts Pedro Lemebel’s Ho paura torero on 21 Oct 2026 at San Felice del Benaco Library, Via Chiusure 28.
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Davide Bianchini Wins Italian Protagonist Championship in Salò
Davide Bianchini wins italian championship in Protagonist 7.50 at Salò, taking six wins in eight races and a clear 11-point lead.
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