XII° International Spring Festival "Garda's Lake"

  Italy’s biggest spring folklore festival is set to welcome numerous groups at the stunning Lake Garda, where spring brings blooming nature and vibrant landscapes. Thanks to a perfect blend of high-quality services, warm Italian hospitality, and breathtaking scenery, the Garda Festival is one of the most popular spring cultural events organized by Sopravista — Italy’s leading expert in international folklore festivals and modern art festivals.

This beautiful venue in the Veneto region attracts groups seeking both exciting excursions and entertainment as well as those looking to participate in a prestigious international folklore festival.

The event will feature two exciting concerts,  parade, and opportunities to explore a great variety of attractions nearby. Discover the beautifully preserved city of Verona, Italy’s fourth most visited city, famous for its rich history and romantic atmosphere. Explore Venice with its iconic canals and enchanting islands, or visit Malcesine, a charming town with a historic center, narrow streets, a small harbor, and a medieval castle.

From Malcesine, take the cable car up to Monte Baldo, known as the Garden of Europe, offering stunning botanical gardens, scenic hiking trails, and breathtaking panoramic views. For family fun and thrilling experiences, spend a day at Gardaland, Italy’s top amusement park, renowned for its exciting rides and unforgettable entertainment.

Conditions of  festival:

• The International modern art and folklore festival is a non - competitive festival.
•  In the festival can take part folklore dance and song groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups, as well as groups from other art styles - modern, jazz, hip hop, classic ballet ect...
• There is no age limit.
• Number of participating groups is limited.
• Organizers provide invitation letters for sponsor or for obtaining VISA for Italy.
• For participation in the modern art and folklore festivall the group should fill and send to us the application form, artistic profile and some photos of the group.
• The ensembles can use live music or music on CD. Each ensemble must present a program not longer than 10 minutes.
• All groups are invited to send their music at least 2 weeks before festival!

Participation fee: (for participants and accompanying persons)

For groups of more than 11 people

• 199 Euro - Hotel*** /hotel situated about 10km from Garda/
• 225 Euro - Hotel*** basic
• 245 Euro - Hotel*** comfort

For individual participants or small groups of up to 10 people

• 245 Euro - Hotel*** basic
• 265 Euro - Hotel*** comfort

The participation fee includes:

• 3 days accommodation  in 3 or 4-bed rooms, private bathroom with a shower and hot water
• 3 days half board /italian breakfast and dinner/
• Support our staff during the festival
• Festival participation fee
• Participation in all activities of festival

*Supplement for double room – 7  euro per day per person.

*Supplement for single room – 20 euro per day per person.

*Free parking for bus

* For groups of 25 participants, 26th is serviced free of charge, for the groups with over 40 participants, 41st, 42nd and 43rd are serviced free of charge.

Program of the modern art and folklore festival:

1st day Arrival. 14:00 - check in and accommodation in hotel. 18:00 - Technical conference with the directors of the groups. 19:30 Dinner.

2nd day: Breakfast. Free time for excursions. 16:00 - Parade of all participating groups. 17:00 Gala Concert for the participants in the festival. Awards.  20:30 - Dinner.

3rd day: Breakfast. Free time for excursions.

4th day: Breakfast. Departure.

The organizer reserves the right for any changes in the program, and the participants will be informed on time.

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