The Municipality of Borghetto Santo Spirito is ready for the second edition of “Sport, Inclusion and Entertainment! Borghetto in Festa!“.
For this second edition as well, Piazza Libertà and the entire Lungomare Matteotti will transform into a true open-air stage for an entire day dedicated to sport, inclusion and entertainment for all ages, with completely free activities designed to discover the value of sport as an opportunity for meeting, growth, participation and sharing.
From the most traditional disciplines to the most exciting experiences, the event will offer the opportunity to try, discover and experience sport and more, in all its forms.
All this will be made possible thanks to the collaboration of numerous associations that will animate Borghetto Santo Spirito. “Borghetto in Festa” celebrates once again a community that moves together, during which the Volunteers of the Associations will be available to allow everyone, without exception, to experience great emotions with demonstrations, exhibitions, workshops and many other activities.
To participate, you simply need to register at one of two stations, in Piazza Libertà and at Approdo Poseidon.
Once registered, you will receive a PASS bracelet that will allow you free access to all activities.
Among the highlights of this second edition will be the opportunity to experience a particularly evocative experience: the tethered hot air balloon flight!
In full alignment with the initiative’s values, the time slot from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM will be reserved for people with disabilities, to allow them to experience this special dedicated experience.
From 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM, the tethered flight will instead be open to the public, until available spots run out. Participation will be possible by reservation, which must be made on the website https://visitborghetto.it, starting from Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Please note that the activity is strictly subject to weather conditions, as well as a series of requirements provided by Aeronord, which supplies the hot air balloons, to perform the flight in maximum safety, as indicated on the website at the time of booking.
Also this year, the celebration day in Borghetto Santo Spirito will be accompanied by freestyle motocross shows and Mototherapy by champion Vanni Oddera, which will bring entertainment, energy and lots of excitement.
The day will open at 9:00 AM with the symbolic ribbon cutting in Piazza della Libertà and will continue with many activities and disciplines that everyone can try until 6:00 PM: in collaboration with the Val Varatella comprehensive school, artistic and motor activity workshops will be held, a giant chessboard and other chess game stations will be set up, as well as an information stand on sports specialization and ceramic activities and then with the various Associations: workshops to discover papier-mâché, athletics, rock climbing, mini motorcycle course, tennis, football, sailing, windsurfing, canine disciplines, dance, ballet, wellness, kickboxing, boxing, yoga, facilitated cycling, a swim with friends, flower arrangement with powders, games of yesteryear with the Ludobus and creativity activities with the Kaleidos Youth Centre.
And our four-legged friends from the dog training school will not be missing, along with horses and mini ponies that will be waiting to be petted.
It will be possible to visit the helicopter of the 15th Carabinieri Helicopter Unit of Villanova d’Albenga, a special opportunity to get up close to one of the vehicles used by the Carabinieri and watch a public order demonstration by the Carabinieri Canine Unit of Villanova d’Albenga.
Information stands will be present from: the Local Police and Civil Protection of Borghetto Santo Spirito, Volunteer Firefighters, the P.A. Croce Bianca, Avis of Loano, the Savona provincial committee of UNICEF, the Association Il trenino di Elia, the Cultural Forum of Borghetto Santo Spirito.
A stand by Gaslininsieme ETS will also be set up, the foundation created to support the activities of the Giannina Gaslini Institute, for a fundraising collection to support the New Gaslini.
For the entire day the Civic Library will also remain open to the public, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, to make available to everyone many books in CAA, tactile books and audiobooks.
Pay close attention while strolling along the promenade… Keep your eyes open! You might come across Iron Man, Thor, Flash and many other Superheroes, along with the famous Princesses, ready to appear by surprise and give smiles, photos and lots of fun!
As part of the program, some special appointments will take place at the following times:
- 10:30 AM – Approdo Poseidon Conference Room – Meeting “Forever Sofia” by Barbara De Stefano;
- 11:00 AM – Via Duca degli Abruzzi – Public order demonstration by the Carabinieri Canine Unit of Villanova d’Albenga;
- 11:30 AM – Lungomare Matteotti at Bagni Corsaro – A swim with friends;
- from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM – Piazza Pelagos – Freestyle Motocross Show with Vanni Oddera;
- from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM – Piazza Pelagos – Mototherapy with Vanni Oddera;
- 3:00 PM – Lungomare Matteotti – choreographic performance by the Anna Chiola Dance School;
- 4:00 PM – Via Duca degli Abruzzi – Public order demonstration by the Carabinieri Canine Unit of Villanova d’Albenga;
- from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM – Piazza Pelagos – Freestyle Motocross Show with Vanni Oddera;
- from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM – Piazza Pelagos – Mototherapy with Vanni Oddera;
Also this year in Piazza Libertà, there will be a refreshment stand, where you can enjoy typical dishes of the Ligurian tradition.
For the entire day, parking will be free throughout the city.
To ensure the safety of all, a C.O.C. will be set up on site, which will oversee the various areas where the event will take place.
We thank Agenzia Italia di Rag. Andrea Palazzini for making the Sala Onde sul Mare available.