Weekly Markets
Lake Garda
For those who enjoy shopping amidst a vibrant array of stalls offering a diverse range of products, from food to antiques, clothing, accessories, and local crafts, Lake Garda’s Weekly Markets provide an extensive selection, particularly bustling during the summer months.
Exploring the Markets around Lake Garda presents an opportunity for a unique experience. Each day of the week, visitors can immerse themselves in different markets, discovering typical local products, vintage or fashion items, and fresh produce at Farmers’ Markets.
| Monday: |
| Colombare di Sirmione – Pozzolengo – Peschiera del Garda – Moniga del Garda – San Zeno di Montagna – Torri del Benaco – Calmasino di Bardolino |
| Tuesday: |
| Desenzano del Garda – Cisano di Bardolino – Tignale – Castelletto di Brenzone – Limone sul Garda (from April to October) – Bardolino (evening, from June to September) – Campione di Tremosine (2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month) – Castelnuovo del Garda – Cavaion Veronese – Ponti sul Mincio – Torbole (2nd and4th Tuesday each month) – Pieve di Tremosine (1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month) – Rovereto |
| Wednesday: |
| Lazise – Gargnano – San Felice del Benaco – Arco (1st e 3rd Wednesday of the month) – Riva del Garda (2nd e 4th Wednesday of the month) – Gavardo – Guidizzolo – Roè Vociano (every 2nd week) – Villafranca di Verona |
| Thursday: |
| Bardolino – Lonato del Garda – Toscolano Maderno – Bussolengo – Trento – Mantova – Capovalle – Dro – Ledro |
| Friday: |
| Garda – Manerba del Garda (summer, evening market) – Lugana di Sirmione – Puegnago – Pastrengo (afternoon) – Brenzone (summer, evening market) – Soiano del Lago – Volta Mantovana |
| Saturday: |
| Malcesine – Pacengo di Lazise – Castiglione delle Stiviere – Padenghe sul Garda (afternoon) – Salò – Valeggio sul Mincio – San Martino della Battaglia – Verona – Brescia – Caprino Veronese – Cavriana – Polpenazze del Garda – Solferino |
| Sunday: |
| Goito – Monzambano – Rivoltella del Garda |
One of the best ways to explore the various typical products of Lake Garda are the Farmers’ Markets (Mercato Contadino). Here you can come into direct contact with local producers, buy fresh seasonal products and get to know the farms in the area. Here is the list of all the Farmers’ Markets around Lake Garda:
| Tuesday: | Arco – Bussolengo |
| Wednesday: | Colombare di Sirmione – Padenghe sul Garda – Malcesine (from May to October) – Torri del Benaco |
| Thursday: | Assenza di Brenzone – San Benedetto di Lugana – Desenzano del Garda – Castiglione delle Stiviere – Torbole (from April to September) |
| Friday: | Riva del Garda – Pacengo di Lazise – Guidizzolo – Castelnuovo del Garda (Sandrà) |
| Saturday: | Bardolino – Lonato del Garda – Caprino Veronese – Polpenazze |
| Sunday: | Castelnuovo del Garda – Costermano sul Garda |
The Farmers’ Markets, through their modern and ancient commercial formula, provide an exceptional opportunity to promote the local heritage and to keep peasant traditions alive.
To get into possession of a little more particular souvenirs, the Craft and Antiques Markets are the perfect solution. You will find stalls with products of all kinds, from vintage to handmade ones. Here is the complete list the Craft and Antiques Markets around Lake Garda:
| Thursday: |
| Torri del Benaco (evening, from June to September) |
| Friday: |
| Colombare di Sirmione (evening, from June to September) |
| Saturday: |
| Toscolano Maderno (1st Saturday of the month) – Verona (3rd Saturday of the month) |
| Sunday (1st of the month): |
| Salò – Desenzano del Garda (excluding January) – Verona |
| Sunday (2nd of the month): |
| Villafranca di Verona – Solferino (from March to December) – Brescia (excluding July and August) |
| Sunday (3rd of the month): |
| Lonato del Garda (excluding July – August) – Bardolino – Mantova – Soave |
| Sunday (4th and / or last of the month): |
| Valeggio sul Mincio (4th Saturday of the month) – Montichiari (last Sunday of the month) |
Antiques Markets at Lake Garda are a treasure trove for enthusiasts and collectors, offering a unique glimpse into the region’s rich history and culture. These markets feature a diverse array of vintage items, including furniture, jewelry, art, and memorabilia. Each market, typically held on weekends or specific days of the month, draws vendors and buyers from Italy and beyond.
The markets not only provide a platform for trading antiques but also serve as a cultural hub where stories and histories are exchanged. Visitors can find rare and unique items that reflect the craftsmanship and artistry of bygone eras. The setting of Lake Garda, with its picturesque towns and stunning scenery, adds to the allure, making the experience of browsing and buying antiques even more enjoyable.
