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(ital. Let's celebrate) !! Tuscany is a region well known for its traditional celebrations, folklore and festivities. We hereby invite you to join us in the revelry and by doing so discover and enjoy some of Tuscany's many traditions and rich cultural history in a merry and exciting atmosphere. A great way too of getting to know the local people and their culture ! ............................................................................................................................................................ Calendar of events, festivals and markets 2008 * Information correct at time of release ............................................................................................................................................................ | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Markets | ............................................................................................................................................................ February in Tuscany                             top ............................................................................................................................................................ Province Lucca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   End Jan. to End Feb. Viareggio Carnival Large carnival processions (exact dates announced each year by the local tourist office) ............................................................................................................................................................ March in Tuscany                             top ............................................................................................................................................................ Province Arezzo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st weekend Arezzo Famous antiques market 15.03.-11.05. Bibbiena "PORTOFOLIO ITALIA 08" Centro Italiano della Fotografia d' Autore 25th Mar. Arezzo Celebration in honour of the Holy Annuziata incl. market 25-27th Mar. Castiglion Fiorentino Easter parade (procession) Province Florence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.03.-16.03. Montefioralle Fritelle Festival 19th Mar. Greve in Chianti Village fete with local specialities Easter Greve in Chianti Traditional Easter Monday market incl. antiques Good Friday Pontassieve Good Friday procession of Holy Cross 1st-9th Mar. Florence "Salone del Mobile di Firenze" 24th Mar. Greve in Chianti "Antiques - exchange fair" 25th Mar. Florence "Florentine New Year celebration" Old pilgrim tradition Easter Florence "Scoppio del Carro" Colourful and historical show Province Grosseto ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Easter Sunday Orbetello (Monte Argentario) Traditional Easter procession beginning at dawn (Easter celebrations and events in many smaller towns and villages around the region) Province Livorno ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good Friday Casale Mar. Bibbona Historical procession of Holy cross Easter San Vincenzo Traditional horse race on the beach Province Lucca ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From 19th Mar. Viareggio Celebration in honour of the Holy Annuziata with handcraft market Good Friday Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Historical procession of Holy cross Province Pisa ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good Friday Calci-Certosa Historical procession of Holy cross 23.03- 24.05 Pisa "Musiche di Primavera" (Teatro Verdi); various concerts and performances 25.03 - 06.04 Pisa Capodanno Pisa (trad. New Year festival) 28.03.-06.04. Pisa EXPO Pisa 24.03.-3.11. Volterra "Scultura di Luce 1780-1930" Display of Alabaster sculptures and figures 24th Mar. Santa Maria a Monte "Processione delle Paniere" Trad. procession with decorated breadbaskets 30th Mar. San Miniato "Festa degli Aquiloni"" Kite festival and flower market Province Siena ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12th Mar. San Gimignano Traditional celebration in honour of the Holy Fina, patron saint 19th Mar. San Gimignano Traditional celebration in honour of the Holy San Giuseppe, incl. local specialities Good Friday San Gimignano Historical procession of Holy cross Good Friday Montalcino Historical procession of Holy cross Good Friday Pienza Good Friday procession Sant´Antimo 14-21st Mar. Torrita di Siena "Festa di San Giuseppe" various festivities and markets Easter Sunday Siena Easter Mass in the cathedral ............................................................................................................................................................ April in Tuscany                             top ............................................................................................................................................................ Province Arezzo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st weekend Arezzo Famous antiques market 23rd Apr. Ponte di Poppi Market and festival in honour of the Holy Torello 29.04.-08.05. Cortona "Medieval Week" Historical festivities and markets with local and regional specialities Province Florence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24.04 - 01.07 Florence "Maggio Musicale Fiorentino" Oldest and most famous Italian musical festival (for opera and ballet fans) 24.04 - 27.04. Florence Firenze Tango Festival 25th Apr. Florence Concert by the "Filarmonica Rossini" 58th Jubilee, in celebration of Italy's liberation (Piazza della Signoria) 25.04 - 04.05 Florence ART 2008- International Handcraft Exhibition "Mostra Mercato Internazionale dell'Artigianato" 25th Apr. Greve in Chianti "Festa della Stagione Bona" "The good season festival" Mid-Apr. Impruneta Antiques market End Apr. Impruneta Flower show and market End Apr. Panzano (Chianti) Medieval festivities with market Province Grosseto ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Begin. Apr. Sticciano Traditional Forest fete Last week Apr. Braccagni Traditional May-Market with many stalls and exhibits 30th Apr. Braccagni Canti di Maggerini Music festival with traditional songs and music Province Livorno ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End Apr. Riotorto Festival with local specialities - "Carciofi" (artichokes) Last Sunday Piombino Festival with local specialities; honey Province Lucca ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22-29th Apr. Lucca Traditional flower market in honour of the Holy Zita Last weekend Apr. Marina di Petrasanta (Versilia coast) Flower market, parade and concerts Province Pisa ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April Prov. Pisa Various village fetes throughout the region ( Info from tourist office) 24.03.-3.11. Volterra "Scultura di Luce 1780-1930" Display of Alabaster sculptures and figures Province Siena ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4th Sunday Poggibonsi Traditional festival in honour of Saint Lucchesi incl. market and fireworks 4th Sunday Sinalunga Medieval competition, games and displays 23.04.-8.05. Asciano (Crete) Festival with local specialities ............................................................................................................................................................ May in Tuscany                            top ............................................................................................................................................................ Province Arezzo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st weekend Arezzo Famous antiques market 17-19th May Arezzo "MedOliva" Large olive oil exhibition and fair 2nd weekend Bibbiena Traditional May fair Whit Sunday / Pentecost Cortona "Chiostra dell' Archidado" Medieval festival with various displays Province Florence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From May to end/summer Florence "Night Parades in Florence" From 11pm - 4 am, processions in "Disneyland-Style" through the city centre 24.04 - 01.07 Florence "Maggio Musicale Fiorentino" Oldest and most famous Italian musical festival (for opera and ballet fans) 30.05 - 01.06 Mugello "Motomondiale 2008" Motorbike Grand Prix in Mugello 1st weekend Greve in Chianti Flower market and exhibition show Last week Montespertoli Market with Chianti wine and local produce for sale Last week Pontassieve Chianti wine exhibition Province Grosseto ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st week Braccagni Large traditional May-Market with lots of stalls and exhibits 30.04. and 1.05 (eve/night 30.04) Braccagni "Canti di Maggerini" (traditional music) 1st May Albarese (Maremma Nature Park) Butteri Display (butteri=Maremma Cowboys) From May Grosseto Roselle includes Opera in the Amphitheatre From May Scarlino in the old castle Various performances; Opera, Concerts 2nd Sunday Castiglione della Pescaia Pilgrim procession to the old monastery 4th Sunday Massa Mar. "Balestro del Girifalco" (famous medieval festival incl. crossbow display) Province Livorno ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In May Cecina The famous "Maggiolino-Meeting" (VW-Beetle) 1st May Sassetta Village fete with regional specialities Also in May Suvereto Village fete with regional specialities and handcrafts Province Lucca ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- around 1st May Fivizzano (Massa) Traditional market with displays (VW-Beetle) around 1st May Marina di Pietrasanta (Versilia coast) Flower market, parade and concerts Province Pisa ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Sunday Casciana T. Bientina Folklore festival 2nd Sunday Laiatico Calci Folklore festival 3rd+4th weekend Casciana T. Festival with regional specialities 3rd weekend Pisa "Festa di San't Ubaldo" market / handcrafts 28.05.-01.06. Pisa "Pisa Folk Festival" Trad. folk music with Tuscan specialities Last weekend Casciana T. "Historical Palio" Medieval parade 31st May Palaia "Cena in Piazza" Traditional meal shared outdoors on the village square and along the streets 20.05.-3.06.08 Calcinaia "Festa di Santa Ubaldesca" Local festival - traditional events in honour of the holy patron saint Santa Ubaldesca Province Pistoia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In May Monsummano T. Historical celebration Province Siena ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23.04.- 08.05. Asciano/Crete "Sapori delle Crete" Festival with delicacies and specialities 01.05. Montepulciano Celebration in honour of the Holy Agnes (Patron saint of Montepulciano) 2nd weekend Pienza Flower show Mid-May Radda in Chianti Wine tasting, local specialities and delicacies From mid-May Region Amiata Wine tasting, local specialities and delicacies End May Siena Opening of the major wine cellars with wine tasting and much more 31.05 -02.06 Bibbiano ""In Birra Veritas"" Colourful celebration with beer, music and Tuscan specialities Island of Elba ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.05. - 30.05. Portoferraio "Maggio Napoleonico" Remembrance of Napoleon 2nd Sunday Capoliveri Traditional miners festival Last weekend Capoliveri Wine festival ............................................................................................................................................................ Attenzione: The last Sunday in May in Tuscany is "Cantine aperte". All vineyards are open to visitors! ............................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................ June in Tuscany                            top ............................................................................................................................................................ 2nd June Italy Festa della Repubblica Province Arezzo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st weekend Arezzo Famous antiques market 3rd Sunday Castiglion Fiorentino "Palio dei Rioni" Traditional horse race 31.05.-08.06. Fossa del Lupo-Cortona "Sagra della Lumaca" Traditional celebration with local specialities (e.g snails) 23.06.-24.06. Prato di Strada-Castel San Niccoló "Festa della Ciligia" Traditional celebration with local specialities (icluding polenta, mushroom soup and BBQ) Last Sunday Arezzo "Giostra del Saracino" Medieval festival: Famous flag swinging procession and competition Province Florence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Sunday Montespertoli Chianti Wine Fair / exhibition 1st week Pontassieve Chianti Wine Fair / exhibition From May to end/summer Florence "Night Parades in Florence" From 11pm - 4 am, processions in "Disneyland-Style" through the city centre 11.06. - 16.08. Florence "Opera Festival" Famous classical music in the "Giardino di Boboli" 24th June Florence "Calcio Storico" 4 football teams, each with 27 players dressed in historical 17th century costumes. Prize= 1 calf 2.06.-17.06. Sovigliana-Vinci Festa del San Patrono End June Montelupo Ceramics Various summer festivals and fetes take place in villages throughout the province in June (in Castelfiorentino, Certaldo, Fiesole, and many others). Please check with tourist office for further details. Province Grosseto ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st week Grosseto Local fete with exhibition of paintings by local artists In June Massa Marittima Famous Photography Event with local artists work on display 13th June Arcidosso (Amiata) Market festival in honour of the holy Antonio Mid-June Amiata Region Wine tasting and sampling of local produce Province Livorno ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Begin. June Livorno Medieval regatta in harbour, port of Livorno 3rd weekend Vada Village fete, market In June Campiglia Mma Castagneto Carducci Village fete with regional specialities and local artwork on display Province Lucca ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Begin. June Seravezza Summer market with regional delicacies 1st Sunday Camaiore 1st Sunday after Corpus Christi, colourful wooden chippings line the streets in the town centre 02.06.-13.06. Pietresanta Alabama Festival Interesting cultural festival with music, dance, plays and Tuscan delicacies Province Pisa ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From June Pisa "La Piazza sotto la luna" "The piazza under the moonlight". The famous square in Pisa, Piazza dei Miracoli, by night !! Well worth a visit !! 24.03.-3.11. Volterra "Scultura di Luce 1780-1930" Display of Alabaster sculptures and figures From June to end Sep. Cascina "Lunatica" Music and shows (Open-Air) 28.05.-01.06. Pisa "Pisa Folk Festival" Traditional folk music with Tuscan delicacies 28.05 -08.06 Pisa "Vini in Mongolfiera" 9th wine fair and exhibition. Locally produced wines from the vineyards around Pisa (takes place in the gardens of the "Libreria La Mongolfiera") 1st/2nd June Pontedera "C'era una volta un Castello" (… Once there was a castle). Festival for and with children 2nd June Volterra "Tiro del Cero" Candle adventure in medieval costume with a 10m tall candle (diameter 1,5 m) ! 2nd/3rd June Querceto "Querceto un Castello in Festa" Folklore events in and around the castle ! 2nd/3rd June Santo Pietro Belvedere "Festa Caccia" Hunting festival 5th June Palaia "Welcome to Palaia!" A welcome programme for all visitors: Guided tour through the village + sampling typical local produce, begins 18:00 pm. Price: € 10,00 (Organised by the local community council of Palaia) 07.06-19.07 Santa Maria a Monte "Cieli e cibi" (Skies & Menu). Event organised by "Osservatorio Astronomico "La Tavolaia" 09th/10th June 16th/17th June Buti "17. Sagra della Bruschetta" All' Olio D'Oliva di Buti (Bruschetta festival) (in Parco Danielli) 1st June Chianni "La Sferragliata" 8th annual competition of homemade 'Bobby cars' 14th June Pisa "Concerto per la Festa del Santo Patrono" Concert by the Philharmonie in honour of the patron saint of Pisa 16th June (eve) Pisa "Luminara di San Ranieri" Traditional celebration with 1000s of flamed torches along the banks of the river Arno 17th June Pisa "Regata di San Ranieri" The celebrations continue with a regatta/river Arno and many colourful stands and stalls with delicious snacks and specialities 29.05.-26.06. Pisa "Miracoli in Musica" Music concert in the church San Francesco with classical and traditional music 12th June S. Giuliano Terme "Festival di Musica e Arti varie" Famous music and arts festival 19-29.06. Pontedera "2nd Bavierafest 2008" Bavarian beer festival (ital. style)! 2nd weekend Vicopisano "Sagra dell' Anguilla" Culinary fish festival for all fans of fish, especially eel. 19.06-20.06. San Miniato "Fuochi sulla Collina" "Fireworks above the hills" - street festival with street artists and musicians 23rd June Prato della Rocca "Fuochi di San Giovanni" Amusing event with firework display in honour of the saint San Giovanni" 27th June Volterra "Cene Galeotte" Galeotte = Prison ! Evening dinner in the old prison ! A very 'glamorous' experience ! Last Sunday Pisa "Gioco del Ponte" Historical games (competitions) and medieval parade 30th June Volterra "Notte Bianca a Volterra" Large festival in the historical old town with music, dance, crafts and international gastronomy From 25th May to mid-July Pontedera "Arriva la banda" Concert della Filarmonica "Volere é Potere"* (*Programme available from tourist office) Province Siena ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st week Radda in Chianti Wine tasting and delicatessen with various specialities 2nd weekend Colle Val d'Elsa Asciano S. Casciano Village fete and wine festival 2nd weekend Monticiano Traditional and historical horse race 2nd weekend San Quirico D'Orcia Colourful medieval costume event "Barbarossa" 3rd weekend S. Gimignano Lively medieval celebrations throughout the town, gastronomy and artwork on display In June S. Galgano Concert in the famous roofless church (amazing atmosphere) (Info tourist office) End June Chiusi Historical medieval festival From 2nd Sat. to 3rd Sat. Colle Val'd Elsa "Sagra della Miseria" Gastronomy - exhibition, very tasty !! Province Carrara ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10th June Zeri Festa dei Bambini (large fete for children) ............................................................................................................................................................ July in Tuscany                            top ............................................................................................................................................................ Province Arezzo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st weekend Arezzo Famous antiques market In July Cortona "Umbria Jazz Festival" 24-27th July Arezzo Arezzo Art Festival Famous festival with well known musical performers and other artists In July Arezzo Biggest Jazz Festival in Tuscany In July Arezzo Various concerts in the castles From mid- to end of July Poppi Concert in the famous "church without a roof" In July Montevarchi Various village fetes with wine tasting and local specialities 16-19th July Arezzo Arezzo-Wave "alternative, liberal" festival of music, cabaret, literature and comedians Province Florence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In July Castelfiorentino Certaldo Fiesole Vinci Montespertoli Barberino Various summer festivals and fetes In July Greve Panzano Concerts (including Jazz) In July Vicchio Montaino Various concerts From May to end/summer Florence "Night Parades in Florence" From 11pm - 4 am, processions in "Disneyland-Style" through the city centre End July Florence Opera Festival 27th July Vinci Festa dell' Unicorno Fun futuristic Fantasy-Festival with colourful costumes Province Grosseto ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In July Grosseto Art and cultural events 25.07.-27.07. Roccastrada Sagra della Patata e Festa della Trebbiatura Traditional potatoe and corn harvest festival 03.-17.07. Massa Marittima Photography event with exhibition and displays 24th July Massa Maritima Minerals - market In July Roselle Opera in the Roman Amphitheatre Begin. July Alberese Traditional (Maremma) agricultural show In July Scarlino Concerts, theatre plays, in the castle; village fete In July Magliano Vetulonia Capalbio Buriano Amiata Region Various village fetes and summer events Province Livorno ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Begin. July Livorno Medieval regatta in harbour, port of Livorno 16.07.-19.07. Italia Wave Festival Famous pop music festival Begin. July Piombino Medieval festival with performances and displays In July Campiglia Mma Suvereto Piombino Livorno Summer festivals with various events, cultural celebrations and entertainment Province Lucca & Massa Carrara ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In July Lucca "Summer Pop-Jazz Festival" In July Barga Massarosa Jazz Festival In July Lucca Lucca Villen Pietrasanta Viareggio Camaiore Massa Carrara Classical concerts 12th July Lucca Festa di San Paolina Traditional medieval festival in honour of the town's patron saint, Paolina From 22nd July Torre del Lago Puccini Festival Including; La Boheme, Turandot Province Pisa ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From June Pisa "La Piazza sotto la luna" "The Square under the moon" The famous square in Pisa, Piazza dei Miracoli, by night !! Well worth a visit !! 03-05th July Pisa "Festival Metarock Famous international music festival 06.06.-28.07. Calci "Concerto di Giugno e 11. Rassegna di Bande Musicali" Music festival with various music groups and styles of music 17th July S. Giuliano Terme "Festival di Musica e Arti varie" Famous festival for music and arts 24.03.-3.11. Volterra "Scultura di Luce 1780-1930" Display of Alabaster sculptures and figures In July Volterra Volterra Jazz Begin. June end of Sep. Cascina "Lunatica" Musik und Shows (Open-Air) In July Casciana Terme Concerts, village fete 08.06 - 19.07 Santa Maria a Monte "Cieli e cibi" (Skies & Menu). Event organised by "Osservatorio Astronomico "La Tavolaia" From 25th May to mid-July Pontedera "Arriva la banda" Conzert della Filarmonica "Volere é Potere"* (*Programme available from tourist office) Mid-July Castellina Martittima Summer festival Province Siena ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.07.-31.08. Siena Siena Jazz Festival 2nd July Siena Il Palio Famous historical horse race in Piazza del Campo 24.07.-27.07. Piancastagnaio Roccone Beer Festival Traditional local beer festival In July Montepulciano S. Gimignano Pienza Many cultural events, concerts, festivals etc. In July Monteriggioni Radicofani Castiglione d' Orcia Medieval village fetes In July Abbadia S. Salvatore Medieval fete In July S. Gimignano Festival Internazionale di Arti e Musica (International music and arts festival) Isola d´Elba ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd Sunday Capoliveri 'Lovers' Festival - historical celebration 19th July Marciana Festival in honour of the patron saint with concerts and performances 26th July Porto Azzuro Festival in honour of the patron saint with concerts and performances ............................................................................................................................................................ August in Tuscany                            top ............................................................................................................................................................ 15th August Italy Ferragosto National public holiday Province Arezzo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st weekend Arezzo Famous antiques market 02-10.08. Cortona "Festival del Sole" Tuscan Sun Festival, music-art-literature, (one of the top ten best summer festivals in Europe!) 06-8.08. Arezzo Celebration in honour of the patron saint, with fireworks 10th August Arezzo Cortona Calici di Stelle, wine festival To mid-Aug. Poppi Concerts in castle 15th August Cortona Poppi "Sagra della Bistecca" This celebration is devoted to the "bistecca della fiorentina" !! End August Cortona Antiques, market Province Florence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From May to end/summer Florence "Night Parades in Florence" From 11pm - 4 am, processions in "Disneyland-Style" through the city centre In August Castel Fiorentino Certaldo Various summer events, festivals In August Greve Various music concerts, incl. Blues In August Panzano Various music concerts (Jazz) In August Impruneta Various music concerts 10th August Greve Montespertoli among others Calici di Stelle Wine festival Province Grosseto ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Begin. Aug. Massa Marittima Opera, open air on the picturesque piazza in front of the cathedral In August Amiata Summer events around Monte Amiata 23-30.08. Monticello Amiata "Jazz in the Cottage" In August Southern Maremma Magliano Pitigliano Village fetes and various events In August Scarlino Concerts and plays in the castle 1st Sunday Capalbio Events with the "Maremma Cowboys", of Butteri 1st weekend Roccatederighi Porto San Stefano Montepescali "Rodeo della Rosa", donkey race, village fetes and historical celebrations 08-09.08. Monterotondo Grosseto Events and celebrations in honour of the holy Lorenzo Palio, (with horses) 10th August Massa Mma Grosseto u.a. Calici di Stelle, (wine festival) 2nd August Carrara Massa Mma Mercato biologico & tipico (large market) 2nd Sunday Massa Mma Balestro di Girifalco Historical event with crossbow competition 3rd Sunday Castel del Piano Market, Amiata Last Sunday Castel del Piano Horse race and historical parade Province Livorno ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In August Campiglia Suvereto San Vincenzo Livorno Summer fetes and events 10th August Suvereto Calici di Stelle (wine festival) 10th August Castagneto Carducci Calici di Stelle (wine festival) Province Lucca & Massa Carrara ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To 22nd Aug. Torre del Lago Festival Pucciniano Puccini opera festival In August Lucca Rock festival In August Barga Massarosa Jazz festival In August Lucca Villen Viareggio Petrasanta & province Classical concerts Throughout Aug. Camaiore Molazzana Forte dei Marmi Massa Carrara Various summer events and fetes Province Pisa ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24.03.-03.11. Volterra "Scultura di Luce 1780-1930" Display of Alabaster sculptures and figures 8th August Volterra "Cene Galeotte" Galeotte = Prison ! Evening dinner in the old prison ! A very 'glamorous' experience ! In August Marina di Pisa Marenia "sogni sotto le stelle" (concerts, performances from Gospel to Cabaret and much more) 4th August Marina di Pisa "Edizione di Shopping sotto le Stelle" (Shopping under the stars) 18th August Marina di Pisa Large firework display on the Piazza 16-24th Aug. Volterra Volterra AD 1398 2 weeks "Medieval comes alive", medieval fair 03.-05.08., 10.-15.08. Vicopisano Uliveto Terme "Sagra del Pesce" 21st Aug. S. Giuliano Terme "Festival di Musica e Arti varie" Famous arts and music festival In August Castelnuovo val di Cecina Castelnuovo Estate Open Air; pop, classical concerts, cinema 31.07.-21.08. Montecatini val di Cecina Jazz - Classical festival (Info: Museo delle Miniere") In August Tirrenia Programme of summer events In August Casciana Terme Various concerts Mid Aug. Montescudaio Volterra Casale Marittimo and throughout province Summer fetes and festivals 10th August Montescudaio Calici di Stelle (wine festival) Province Pistoia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3rd weekend Massa Cozzile Medieval village fete Province Siena ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15th August Colle Val d'Elsa Pienza Montalcino Piancastagnaio In celebration of "Ferragosto" 16th August Siena Il Palio Historical horse race around the Piazza del Campo (also practice races 3 days beforehand). The competition dates back to 1147. Jockeys and their horses race through the streets of Siena, very exciting to watch! In August Montepulciano Pienza Concerts, cutural events In August S. Gimignano Concerti di musica classica e opera liriche (class. music and historical theatre "Accademia dei Leggeri") In August Montalcino S. Gimignano Castiglione d'Orcia Summer fetes and various events In August Montepulciano Greve Colle Val d'Elsa Calici di Stelle (wine festival) End August Montalcino Castiglione d'Orcia, Traditional markets and fetes Last Sunday Montepulciano "Bravio delle botti" Historical costumed performance (14th century battle) Isola d´Elba ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4th August Capoliveri "Madonna della neve, processione" celebration of holy patron saint Begin. Aug. Marciana Festival in honour of holy patron saint, concerts and various performances Mid-Aug. Rio Marina Marciana Traditional festival with market End Aug. Marciana Traditional festival with market ............................................................................................................................................................ September in Tuscany                            There are many traditional wine festivals, markets and events in September that take place throughout the provinces without prior announcement or notification ! Information and details can be obtained locally or from the tourist office ! top ............................................................................................................................................................ Province Arezzo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Sunday Arezzo "Giostra del Saracino" Ancient knights pageant show with impressive historical performances Province Florence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7th Sep Florence "Festa della Rificolona" Old, traditional florentine celebration 26.09.-29.09. Florence ARTEFIRENZE 08 2nd week of Sep. Greve "Mostra mercato del Vino Chianti Classico" (Chianti Classico wine fair). Wine and typical local produce Province Massa Carrara ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6th Sep. Carrara "Mercato biologico & tipico " (large market) Province Pisa ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd and 3rd weekend Terricciola "Festa dell´Uva e del Vino" Traditional wine festival 14th Sep. Pomarance "Palio delle Contrade" Competions and races through the backstreets 14th, 20/21st Sep. Perignano "Palio delle Contrade" Competions and races through the backstreets 26-28th Sep. Forcoli "22. Mostra Mercato del tartufo e del fungo porcino" Truffel and porcini wild mushroom exhibition 24.03.-3.11. Volterra "Scultura di Luce 1780-1930" Display of Alabaster sculptures and figures 11th Sep. S. Giuliano Terme "Festival di Musica e Arti varie" Famous arts and music festival 19th Sep. Volterra "Cene Galeotte" Galeotte = Prison ! Evening dinner in the old prison ! A very 'glamorous' experience ! Province Siena ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Sunday Pienza "Fiera del cacio Pecorino" Pienza is the capital of "cacio pecorino" - Pecorino cheese. Here the most famous cheese exhibition in Italy takes place Mid-Sep. Colle Val d'Elsa Mostra del Cristallo Crystal - exhibition. Artists and craftsman display and sell their work, "Open-Air" ............................................................................................................................................................ October in Tuscany                            top ............................................................................................................................................................ Province Arezzo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Begin. Oct. Cortona "Mostra del Carro Agricolo" Exhibition of old machines 2nd and 3rd weekend Teverina Pergo "Mostra del Carro Agricolo" Wine and chestnut festival Province Florence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd week Certaldo Alto "Boccaccesca" Culinary festival in the village of Giovanni Boccaccio 2nd week Greve Antiques market 2nd and 3rd weekend Vicchio Wine and chestnut festival (near Florence) 3rd weekend Greve Antiques market last weekend Montaione "Sagra della Castagna e del Tartufo" Festival with chestnut and truffel specialities. Tasting/sampling local produce from the region, also available for purchase, plus various activities and entertainment 05.10.-12.10. 19.10.-26.10. Palazzuolo sul Senio "Sagra del Marrone e dei Frutti del Sottobosco" Village fete with local culinary delights including chestnuts and other "fruits of the wood" Province Grosseto ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st or 2nd weekend Caldana Montieri Tirli Scarlino Wine and chestnut festival 1st or 2nd weekend Cinigiano Wine and chestnut festival 1st weekend Amiata Wine and chestnut festival 3rd and 4th weekend Arcidosso Caldana Wine and chestnut festival Also in the smaller towns and villages across the region, e.g; Montieri, Tirli, Roccastrada, Sassofortino Province Livorno ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd weekend Sassetta Wine and chestnut festival 4th weekend Sassetta Donkey racing 4th weekend Rosignano Marittimo Wine and chestnut festival Province Lucca ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3rd weekend Molazzana Wine and chestnut festival Province Massa Carrara ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4th Oct. Carrara "Mercato biologico & tipico " (large market) Province Pisa ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24.03.-03.11. Volterra "Scultura di Luce 1780-1930" Display of Alabaster sculptures and figures 11.10.-12.10. Volterra "Festival del Formaggio" Cheese festival: The cheese dairies display their produce, also for sampling ! 18.10.-19.10. Volterra "Dolcegusto e Di..Vino" Wine & Dessert: Local wines and traditional local desserts. Tasty combination for the public ! 25.10.-26.10. Volterra "XI Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco delle colline Sanminiatesi e rassegna dei prodotti tipici" Display of the famous white truffel from S. Miniato: takes place along the streets of Volterra along with other regional specialities ! 24th Oct. Volterra "Cene Galeotte" Galeotte = Prison ! Evening dinner in the old prison ! A very 'glamorous' experience ! In Oct. Montescudaio Wine and chestnut festival (also in Pontedera, Chianni, Buti, San Miniatio, Palaia) Province Pistoia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Oct. Pistoia Marliano Cutigliano Wine and chestnut festival Province Siena ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd weekend Abbadia S. Salvatore "Festa di Ottobre" Autumn festival, folklore, with local produce on sale In Oct. Montieri Sagra della Castagna Festival with chestnut specialities and other typical produce from the region In Oct. Vivo d'Orcia Asciano Murlo Montalcino Campiglia d'Orcia Wine and chestnut festival Last Sunday Montalcino "Sagra del Tordo" Celebrating the end of the hunting season with organised tournaments and merry-go-rounds, traditional songs and dancing in 19th century costume, local dishes including game. Throughout Tuscany 31st Oct. "Festa di Halloween" "Halloween" events throughout Tuscany ............................................................................................................................................................ November in Tuscany                            top ............................................................................................................................................................ Province Arezzo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Begin. Nov. Anghiari Culinary festival with wild mushrooms and other local specialities Province Florence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14-21st Nov. Florence ""Festival dei populi"" International festival for documentary films 2nd weekend Montespertoli "Festa del vino novello" Celebrating the newly produced wines with typical local dishes 3rd weekend Montespertoli "Festa del Pane e Olio" the newly produced olive oil with truffel In Nov. Borgo San Lorenzo "Fiera del Tartufo" Truffel event (*exact dates available from the tourist office) Province Grosseto ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Nov. Castel del Piano Chestnut event 1st Nov. Sassofortino and other smaller villages in Maremma Chestnut event 1st and/or 2nd weekend Pari Festa dell´ olio Please inquire locally, this event takes place in many of the villages and towns throughout the region. 3rd weekend. Montepescali Culinary festival with local specialities End Nov. Amiata "Amiata a Tavola" village fetes and local produce on sale all around Amiata. Province Livorno ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Nov. Throughout the region "Sagra della Castagna and Festa di Olio" (further details available from tourist office locally) Province Lucca ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Nov. Camaiore Local produce available for purchase, as well as entertainment (details from tourist office) Province Massa Carrara ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Nov. Carrara "Mercato biologico & tipico " (large market) Province Pisa ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3rd/last weekend San Miniato "XXXVIII Mostra mercato nazionale del tartufo bianco di S. Miniato" National exhibition of the famous S. Miniato white truffel. Events and displays along with other regional specialities. 08.11.-09.11. Volterra "Festa della Cioccolata" Chocolate festival: Chocolate, music and painting with chocolate (children!) along the streets of Volterra 14.11.-16.11. Volterra "I sapori della Baviera in Mostra a Volterra" Volterra welcomes Bavaria: display of products and specialities from Bavaria 22.11.-23.11. Volterra "Festa dell´ Olio di Oliva" Olive Oil Festival: displays, sampling, competitions and events Mid-Nov. Riparbella Wild boar event (wild boar specialities) Province Pistoia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mid-Nov. Montecatini Terme Autumn festival with market and various events Province Siena ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mid-Nov. S. Giovanni d'Asso Famous white truffel exhibition 4th weekend Castiglione d'Orcia Autumn festival with local specialities End Nov. Amiata "Amiata a Tavola" Village fete and sale of local produce ............................................................................................................................................................ December in Tuscany                            top ............................................................................................................................................................ Province Florence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Province Siena ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01- 10th Dec. Chiusi and surrounding area Pagiano and around the lake of Montepulciano Olive oil events Celebrating the harvesting of the olives. Sale of typical produce from the area ............................................................................................................................................................ Markets in Tuscany                             top ............................................................................................................................................................ Antiques Markets (monthly) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st weekend Arezzo Piazza S. Francesco 3rd weekend Lucca Via del Battistero 2nd Sunday Fiesole Giardini pubblici di S. Francesco 3rd Sunday Siena Piazza del Mercato Last weekend Florence Piazza dei Ciompi 3rd weekend Florence Fortezza Antequaria Fortezza da Basso Easter Monday Greve in Chianti Piazza Giacomo Matteotti 2nd weekend Montepulciano Piazza Grande 2nd weekend Pistoia Viale Pacinotti Weekly Markets ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday San Casciano Val di Pesa Tuesday Poggibonsi Peccioli Florence Wednesday Siena Certaldo Thursday San Gimignano Friday Colle Val D'Elsa Pienza Saturday Greve in Chianti Volterra ............................................................................................................................................................ top ............................................................................................................................................................ | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Markets |
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