Cultural events, sports, literary and musical events and “festivals” to feast on many good things. Loanese and tourists prepare to experience “A Dream of Spring at Loano” with the rich program of events prepared by the Municipality's Department of Tourism, Culture and Sports in synergy with local associations and organizations.
“After two years on the back burner, we are ready to start again with a rich and varied calendar of events," explain Mayor Luca Lettieri and Councilor Enrica Rocca - The end of the state of emergency due to the pandemic and the gradual easing of restrictions will allow us to return to a ‘prudent normalcy’ and thus to reintroduce many of the most popular and appreciated spring events. We start in style with two events on the same weekend: these are the ‘Fai Days of Spring’ and the 2022 edition of the Vibram Maremontana. Two events that, we are sure, will attract hundreds of visitors, sportsmen and women curious to get to know and see up close the many historical, architectural and cultural treasures of our city. And then, with the return of the warm season, it will finally be possible again to ‘take advantage’ of the many possibilities offered by our area in the outdoor sphere: in this regard, we invite everyone to download the Vibram Maremontana Running Park App, which allows you to conveniently have on your cell phone all the routes for walking, running and Mtb, and to follow the excursions of the association ‘Two Backpacks and a Camallo’. But there are dozens of unmissable events that will make spring the sweetest season of the year. Especially at Loano. We would like to thank the municipal offices and associations that collaborated in preparing the calendar.”.
Here the full calendar.
The spring of Loano opens with two outstanding events. The first is the “Spring Fai Days”, scheduled for Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27. For two days, the initiative organized by the Italian Environmental Fund and declined at the local level by the Fai delegation and the Fai Giovani Group of Albenga-Alassio will allow visitors to learn about the many historical, architectural and cultural treasures in the territory of the City of Doria. Details of the itineraries will be announced in the coming days.
Then on Sunday, March 27, the 2022 edition of the Vibram Maremontana-Memorial Cencin De Francesco organized by Asd Maremontana of Loano with trails on the lengths of 60, 45 and 25 kilometers and non-competitive races and walks for amateur athletes. The event will be framed by the photo exhibition “The coast, the hinterland: one park for outdoor sports” set up in the Mosaic Room of Palazzo Doria until March 30; in addition, on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26 in Orto Maccagli, on the waterfront, there will be a “sports village” not to be missed by all trail fans and others.
During the spring, Loano residents can go on a rediscovery of local history with two important events. The first will be held on Saturday, April 23: the council chamber of Palazzo Doria will host an exciting Doria family conference, for centuries principles of Loano, by the Renaissance group “Le Gratiae d'Amore” and Pro Musica Antiqua. On Saturday, June 18, however, the renaissance festival reenacting the proclamation of Loano as an independent county which took place in 1575 in the presence of Loano counts Gianandrea Doria and Zenobia Del Carretto Doria. The event is curated by Pro Musica Antiqua.
On May 15 in St. Peter's Square in Rome will be the canonization of Mother Frances Rubatto, foundress of the Capuchin Tertiary Sisters of Loano (since 1973 Mother Rubatto's Capuchin Sisters). To celebrate this important moment, the order has organized (in collaboration with the city administration) two events. On Friday, May 20, a conference on “Mother Francesca Rubatto: a heart without illusory boundaries” will be held in the council chamber of Palazzo Doria. From May 19 to 22, on the other hand, an exhibition with the same title will be held at Palazzo Doria. On Saturday, May 21, at 6 p.m., Piazza Italia will host a mass ahead of the canonization cerimoine scheduled for May 15 in St. Peter's Square in Rome.
Loano will greet the arrival of summer with the highly anticipated White Night June 25, the schedule for which will be announced in the coming weeks.
From May 13 to 15, “LOA Reads in The Road”, the weekend of urban readings organized by Aps #cosavuoichetilegga together with other city entities adhering to the “Pact for Reading.” Serving as a prelude to the event will be a poetry workshop for all scheduled at the library on Friday, April 29.
As every year, the spring Loano (which has been recognized as a “European City of Sports” by Aces) will have no shortage of major sports events and happenings. From April 14 to 16 at PalaGarassini will return “Loano Dance Beyond”, a dance internship and workshop organized by the Ariston Proballet company of San Remo. Saturday, April 16, the “Runners for Autism”, the sports event organized by Asd Runners For Autism to raise funds through which to finance activities for young and very young people with disabilities. On May 14 and 15 at PalaGarassini, the regional competitive race of twirling (Series B and C) of Piedmont and Liguria by Asd Twirling Luna Rossa. From May 20 to 24, the start of “Women's Roa Marenca Montaldo-Loano 2022” with departure from Montaldo di Mondovi and arrival at Loano by the 2M Sea and Mountain Trails Association. From May 26 to 28 at the bowling alley in Via Alba and on the courts of the tennis club will be held the 13th Turin Cral Trophy. From June 1 to 6 at PalaGarassini are the rhythmic gymnastics national finals organized by Salesian Youth Sports. From June 18 to 26, also at the tennis club, the Men's and women's under-13 Challenger Tournament By Asd Tennis and Sport Education Alberto Zizzini.
Every Thursday, hiking enthusiasts can participate in the outings of “Loano not only sea”, the hiking program curated by the Loano section of the CAI that aims to promote hiking as an opportunity for socialization, personal well-being, and knowledge and appreciation of the area.
On Saturday, April 2 at the Loano Marina, the 13th edition of the Historical Re-enactment of the Milan-San Remo Cup, the most charming and history-rich Italian classic car race. Once again this year there will be no shortage of competition and spectacle, confirming the Coppa Milano-Sanremo as an unforgettable entertainment occasion with unique and exclusive appeal for Italian and foreign crews, both male and female. Engines will be roaring again at Loano from Friday, May 6 to Sunday, May 8 with the “Safe road driving course” promoted by Asd Motoclub Domina. On May 1, the traditional gathering of “cinquecentini” promoted by the Fiat 500 Club Italy of Garlenda. From May 20 to 22 at Loano 2 Village, the 15th national motor rally of the recreational and cultural association CcMotorDay. May 28 will be the turn of “Porsche and yachts at Loano”, the Porsche rally organized by Asd Sport Cars Northwest. Finally, on Sunday, June 19, the first edition of the “Riviera-City Motorcycle Rally of Loano” by Domina Motorcycle Club.
There will be no shortage of literary appointments, with presentations of the latest literary releases by Pro Loco Loano, nor those musical promoted by the Music Association-City Polyphonic Choir of Loano and the St. Mary Immaculate Band Association. On April 24 at 4:30 p.m. in Rocca Square there will be a light music concert with star Sherrita Duran.
And for lovers of the’art, the Mosaic Hall will remain the best place to see up close the best works created by artists from Loano and beyond. In addition, the 32nd national congress of the Italian Photo Amateur Union will be held from May 11 to 15 at Loano 2 Village.
On Sunday, March 20, “We protect the environment”, the beach plastic waste collection day sponsored by Pro Loco Loano involving dozens of volunteers and students from Loano's Falcone Institute.
On Monday, April 4 in the council chamber of the Doria Palace, a conference on property confiscated from the mafia By the local police command of Loano.
Fiftieth (plus one) celebration will be held on the 22nd in the council chamber of Palazzo Doria anniversary of the Avis of Loano With awards given to the most regular donors.
Every second Sunday of the month under the arcades of Corso Europa and in the nearby “Bestoso” gardens, the Antiques and Collectibles Market organized by the E20 Free Cultural and Recreational Association. Dozens of exhibitors will present a selected collection of furniture, silverware, paintings, carpets and objects with an antique flavor and full of charm. Curiosities and “grandma's things” as well as collectibles and modern antiques will find their place in the market. For years “Antiques and Collectibles” attracts fans and collectors from all over Liguria and neighboring Piedmont. Also on the second Sunday of April and May in Piazza Massena returns “Crafts in the square”, the artisans' and artists' market organized by the association Artigianalmente. Professional artisans and skilled artists will display the fruits of their ingenuity and skill in the small square heart of Loano's historic center. Works of sculpture, painting, drawing, engraving and fine arts as well as painted ceramics, wood-carved objects, painted glass, bags and belts made from leather and art costume jewelry will be on the stalls. Starting June 3 and throughout the summer, the market will be held weekly and will be held every Friday afternoon from 5 p.m. to midnight, always in Massena Square.
April 16 and 17 on the waterfront returns “AllArtisans”, the event dedicated to creativity organized by the Old Loano Association.
There will also be no shortage of “tasty” opportunities to enjoy many food and wine specialties. It starts on April 23 and 24 at the Sea Workers“ Cottage with "Fizzes and Eats” by the St. Mary Immaculate Music Association. The event will return on June 4 and 5. From April 29 to May 1, also on the waterfront, the “Festival of stuffed doughnuts and frisceu” by Pro Loco Loano. From May 27 to 29, also at the Little House, the “Ligurian Cake Festival” by Old Loano. On June 18 and 19, Old Loano will also offer the event related to the “Flavors of Liguria”. Finally, on June 25 and 26 in the Capuchin courtyard the “Ancient Tastes on the Salt Road” by the St. Francis Mary of Camporosso Solidarity Bank.
