Carnival in Minori: A Week of Sweet Creativity and Seaside Celebrations
Imagine the scent of freshly baked cupcakes drifting through the sea breeze along Minori's waterfront. Colorful confetti scattered across Lungomare California. Children's laughter mixing with the sound of waves. This isn't just any February week on the Amalfi Coast — it's Carnevale time, and Minori is pulling out all the stops.
Sweet Beginnings: Cupcake Workshop 🧁
The festivities kick off with something truly irresistible. This Sunday, February 8th, the town mensa transforms into a creative kitchen where kids (and let's be honest, anyone with a sweet tooth) can learn to craft their own Carnival-themed cupcakes.
Three sessions run throughout the afternoon:
- 4:00 PM — First batch of little bakers
- 5:00 PM — Second session
- 6:00 PM — Final round
Spaces are limited and reservation is essential. Call 333-7491020 to book your spot, then proudly carry home your edible masterpieces.
Creative Carnival Courses 🎨
Minori's celebration goes deeper than just sugar and sprinkles. The town is weaving carnival magic into its regular workshops:
February 10th — English class gets a festive twist. Expect carnival vocabulary, perhaps some playful role-play with masks, and a lighthearted approach to language learning that even the shyest student will enjoy.
February 13th — The drawing workshop invites participants to sketch masquerade masks, explore carnival characters, and bring the vibrant traditions of this ancient festival to paper.
The Grand Finale: Carnival Night by the Sea 🎭
Mark your calendars for Monday, February 16th. At 7:30 PM, Lungomare California becomes the stage for Minori's main Carnival celebration — and everyone's invited.
Picture this: the Mediterranean as your backdrop, live music from Rosario Sepe setting the mood, and a crowd of locals and visitors mixing beneath the February stars. Masks, costumes, dancing — this is the real thing, not some tourist spectacle, but genuine small-town Italian festa spirit.
⚠️ Weather backup plan: If the skies don't cooperate, the party moves to the town's covered tensostruttura. The music plays on either way.
The Details You Need
📍 Cupcake Workshop
- Where: Mensa comunale, Minori
- When: Sunday, February 8th (16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00)
- Reserve: Call 333-7491020
📍 Main Carnival Festival
- Where: Lungomare California, Minori
- When: Monday, February 16th, 19:30
- Music: Live performance by Rosario Sepe
- Rain plan: Tensostruttura comunale
Why You Should Go
Carnevale on the Amalfi Coast hits differently. While Venice gets the glossy magazine coverage, towns like Minori offer something more intimate — the chance to celebrate alongside locals, to feel the genuine joy of a community coming together after winter's quiet months.
Bring a mask. Wear something colorful. And don't be surprised if you find yourself dancing with a nonna who's been coming to this festival since she was half your age.
🍋 Have you experienced Carnival on the Amalfi Coast? Drop a comment — we'd love to hear your stories!
