The “Rassegna dei Volti Lignei dei Carnevali di Montagna” competition was established in 1992, in the beautiful and evocative setting of the village of Fornesighe, after the discontinuation of the previous contest "Volti in legno secondo la tradizione zoldana" of 1991. Even from the first year, '92, the event attracts carvers from all over Veneto and beyond; the wood artists who participate with their masks in the showcase and enhance the initiative are continually increasing, especially from throughout the Alpine region.
A jury of specialists evaluates the faces and determines the winner, then launching the theme for the next edition. Indeed, the subject that the works must be inspired by changes from one edition to the next, allowing those who create them to express themselves on multiple fronts and to touch on always relevant themes.
For the 2026 edition, the chosen theme is "the Olympics."
The award ceremony for the contest will take place on 1/02/26, at the end of the Gnaga Carnival parade.
Awards for the Wood Faces Contest 1/02/26 at 16:30
Ex Latteria di Fornesighe, Val di Zoldo
