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2008
EVENTS CALENDAR
Folkloric and gastronomic events in San Miniato area, Pisa province and north Tuscany |
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San
Miniato is a famous antique little town. In this area, between Pisa and
Firenze, a lot of cultural, historical and traditional events and festivals
collect people from all over, to have fun together. You may like to join
us and discover the true and traditional Tuscan life. Aolmaia Tuscany
Service offers all you may need to come and participate: info, suggestions,
guides speaking your language, lodging reservation, guided excursions,
full packages, best restaurants, itineraries, organization, transportation,
help, anything..., with all our heart.
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| Dates | folkloric, cultural, traditional events | eno-gastronomic events |
| March 11, 12 |
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Sagra del Tartufo Marzolo a Cigoli March truffle festival in Cigoli |
| April 21, 22 | ENOLIA: market of olive oil, wine and food local products | |
| April 16 - May 6 | Eno-gastronomic festival "Castagneto a Tavola" in Castagneto Carducci (Tuscan food and Bolgheri wines) | |
| May 5, 6 - 12,13 | Sagra della Fragola a Santa Luce / Straberry fair in Santa Luce | |
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| 2nd Sunday before Easter | Palio di San Lorenzo / San Lorenzo joust | |
| 1st Sunday after Easter |
Festa degli acquiloni in San Miniato / International Kite Contest in San Miniato |
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| May, 2nd and 3rd Sunday | "Cantastorie a Castello" Ballad singer meeting in Castelfiorentino |
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| May 19, 20 | VINARIA: doc wine festival in Montecarlo (Lucca) | |
| May 20 |
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"Spino Fiorito", local
gastronomic products and local doc wine-tasting at Castello Malaspina,
Massa Carrara
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| May 17/18 |
"Alla corte del vino",
in San Casciano Val di Pesa, wine tasting and presentation of the
best Tuscany wines.
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| May 25 and June 1 |
Sagra
delle ciliege a Lari / Cherry fair in Lari (May 25 and June 1)
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| May 27 |
"Open Cellar": visit the
best wine cellars of the area and sample their wines.
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| June 1-3 |
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| June 2, 3 |
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| June 9, 10 |
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| June July | European Actor School in San Miniato | ![]() |
| June 17 | "Giostra del Saracino". Famous joust in Arezzo | |
| Last Monday of June and Mondays of July | Un Castello di Suoni / Classic Music Festival in S.Miniato | |
| 17-25 June | Pottery & Ceramic Festival in Montelupo | |
| 23 June | San Giovanni's bonfires in San Miniato | |
| June 20-24 |
La luna è azzurra: 22nd International Puppets Theatre Festival |
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| July 7-11 | Eno-gastronomic show Buonitalia in Massa | |
| July | Dramma popolare / Classic Drama Theatre Play | |
| July 14 | Festa del Vetro a Torre Glassmaker show and festival |
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June 15 |
OPERA: Puccini Festival at Torre
del Lago open air theatre: |
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| August | Palio di San Rocco / San Rocco horse contest | |
| August | Ferie Insieme / Walking Excursions to discover our territory | |
| September 7, 8 | Farming festival in San Gervasio, wine sampling, museum visit | |
| Setpember 9 | Festa Medievale a Montopoli / Medieval Festival in Montopoli, with archer contest and parade | |
| September 9 | Cheese festival, Festa del Cacio in Pienza | |
| September 8, 9 | Chianti Classico tasting and wines presentation in Greve | |
| September 15, 16 | Festa Medievale a Palaia / Palaia Medieval Festival in Palaia, parade and antique market | |
| September 15,16 | "Vino al Vino", presentation and tasting of Chianti Classico in Panzano | |
| September 23 | Fiera degl'uccelli a Montopoli / Birds fair in Montopoli | |
| September 29, 30 | Sagra del Tartufo / Truffle and mushroom (porcino) fair in Forcoli | |
| September 29, 30 | Carmignano festival: historical parade, donkeys race, wine tasting and gastronomic booths | |
| October 27, 28 November 3, 4 | Truffle Fair in Volterra | |
| October, 1st week-End | Truffle Fair in Corazzano | |
| October, 3rd week-end | Truffle Fair In Balconevisi | |
| October 9-10, 16-17 | "BOCCACCESCA": big gastronomic festival in Certaldo with tastings, gourmet dinners and street shows. | |
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| October, 2nd week-end | Palio del Papero / Goose racing and village festival | |
| November, 3rd week | Olive oil fair in Vinci | |
| November, last three week-ends | White Truffle National Festival in San Miniato |