Lake Garda events in May
Find out what's on calendar this month
What to do on Lake Garda in May? There is always a lot to visit around Italy's largest lake, and this month there are also numerous events to fill your free time, especially outdoors. Let's have a look at the highlights in this story!
What awaits you on Lake Garda? May is the month when temperatures continue to rise, and you can spend entire days outdoors enjoying the warm rays of the sun. If you don't want to wait until summer, you can also take advantage of the sun right away and take your first dip in the pool or in the lake - if you dare!
Food & wine, sports, folk festivals and so much more... Here's a list of the most interesting events on Lake Garda in May 2024!
| Event | Date* |
| AbilityArt exhibition in Malcesine | 26/4 to 12/05 |
| Seridò fair for children in Montichiari | 1/5 |
| Amarathon in Pedemonte | 1/5 |
| Cycling Marathon Verona | 1/5 |
| Bike Festival in Riva del Garda | 2 to 4/5 |
| Malcesine Baldo Trail | 4 and 5/5 |
| Privilegium Ottonis II Historical Reenactment in Lazise | 4 and 5/5 |
| Suoni e Sapori del Garda Festival in Gardone Riviera | 4, 11 and 18/5 |
| Children's festival in Bardolino | 5/5 |
| 5.30 Run in Verona | 10/5 |
| Spring Market in Bardolino | 10/5 to 12/5 |
| Asparagus festival in Cavaion | 10 to 19/5 |
| Fogassa Day in Cavaion | to be announced |
| Notti Rosa Concerts in Desenzano | 11, 14, 15 and 16/5 |
| Vintage Market in Valeggio sul Mincio | 12/5 |
| Visit of the Pope to Verona | 18/5 |
| Giro d'Italia Cycling Race in Desenzano | 18/5 |
| Giro d'Italia Cycling Race in Manerba | 19/5 |
| Buskers Park at Sigurtà Park | 19/5 |
| Firework displays in Limone | 19/5 |
| Veronafil Coins & Stamps Fair in Verona | 23, 24 and 25/5 |
| Verona Mineral Show | 24, 25 and 26/5 |
| Flower Festival in Malcesine | 25 and 26/5 |
| Antiques Market in Valeggio sul Mincio | 26/5 |
| Historic Vehicle Gathering in Bardolino | 26/5 |
| XII Salò Run and 7th Triathlon Sprint in Salò | 26/5 |
| Palio del Chiaretto Rosé Wine Festival in Bardolino | 31/5 to 2/6 |
Have also a look at the weekly markets on Lake Garda, where locals and tourists can find everything, from clothing and leather goods to jewellery to local produce.
If you are interested in an event but don't have an accommodation yet, then check out the Europlan hotels and holiday apartments in the best places on Lake Garda.
*Dates may be subject to change.