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 2025!
| Event | Date* |
| Gustav Klimt Light Art Installation in Peschiera del Garda | May to mid-June |
| Amarathon della Valpolicella in Pedemonte | 1/5 |
| Granfondo Avesani Cycling Marathon in Verona | 1/5 |
| Asparagus Festival in Rivoli Veronese | 1 to 4/5 |
| Bike Festival in Riva del Garda | 1 to 4/5 |
| Seridò children's fair in Montichiari | 1 to 4/5 |
| Santa Eurosia Folk Festival in Santa Lucia ai Monti | 1 to 5/5 |
| Beach Sprint rowing regatta in Lazise | 2 to 4/5 |
| Melodies Under the Stars in Limone | 3/5 |
| Olivum Olive Oil Festival in Bardolino | 3 to 4/5 |
| Balardi Cup Moth regatta in Malcesine | 3 to 4/5 |
| Malcesine Baldo Trail | 3 to 4/5 |
| Garda Orchids exhibition, market & more in Peschiera del Garda | 3 to 4/5 |
| Antiques & Collectibles Market in Verona | 4/5 |
| Spring Symphonic Concert in Peschiera del Garda | 5/5 |
| Garda Wine Festival in Peschiera del Garda | 9 to 11/5 |
| Garda Lake Running Festival in Malcesine | 10/5 |
| Torri in fiaba Fairy Tale Festival in Torri del Benaco | 10 to 11/5 |
| Flowers Festival & Market in Desenzano sul Garda | 10 to 11/5 |
| Historical Reenactment in Lazise | 10 to 11/5 |
| Vintage Market in Valeggio sul Mincio | 11/5 |
| Antiques Market in Salò | 11/5 |
| Metal Circular Recycling Expo in Montichiari | 14 to 16/5 |
| Salò Botanica lakeside flower & garden fair | 15 to 18/5 |
| 5.30 Run in Verona | 16/5 |
| Horizon Lake Garda Music Festival in Torbole | 16 to 17/5 |
| Deejay set in Limone | 17/5 |
| Olive Oil Festival in Torri del Benaco | 17 to 18/5 |
| 4 passi per l'AISM solidarity walk in Costermano sul Garda | 18/5 |
| Antiques Market in Bardolino | 18/5 |
| StraVerona non-competitive run | 18/5 |
| Buskers Park at Sigurtà Park | 18/5 |
| Air Show del Garda in Desenzano | 18/5 |
| Veronafil Coins & Stamps Fair in Verona | 22 to 24/5 |
| Folk Festival in Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella | 22 to 26/5 |
| Wine Festival in Polpenazze del Garda | 23 to 26/5 |
| Mura Festival in Verona | 23/5 to 3/8 |
| Verona Mineral Show | 23 to 25/5 |
| J/70 Cup regatta in Malcesine | 23 to 25/5 |
| Flower Festival in Malcesine | 24 to 25/5 |
| Handicraft market in Garda | 24 to 25/5 |
| San Filippo Folk Festival in Torri del Benaco | 24 to 26/5 |
| Movieland Pride in Lazise | 24/5 |
| Merenda nell'Oliveta gathering with oil tasting in Brenzone sul Garda | 25/5 |
| Pecoratosando sheep shearing day at Sigurtà Park | 25/5 |
| 8th Triathlon Sprint in Salò | 25/5 |
| Antiques & Collectibles Market in Valeggio sul Mincio | 25/5 |
| Cherry Festival in Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella | 30/5 to 8/6 |
| Palio del Chiaretto Rosé Wine Festival in Bardolino | 30/5 to 2/6 |
| Gara delle Bisse del Garda regatta in Peschiera del Garda | 31/5 |
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.
