| April |
Festa del Tulipano |
Castiglione del Lago, Umbria |
Late April |
A vibrant spring festival with tulip parades, floral displays, and
cultural events.
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| May/June |
Infiorata di Spello |
Spello, Umbria |
Weekend of Corpus Christi (Late May or June) |
Streets adorned with intricate floral carpets made from petals to
celebrate the religious feast.
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Giostra del Saracino |
Arezzo, Tuscany |
June |
Medieval jousting tournament with knights, parades, and festivities.
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| July |
Umbria Jazz |
Perugia, Umbria |
Mid-July |
One of Europe’s premier jazz festivals with international musicians
performing in historic venues.
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Umbria Film Festival |
Montone, Umbria |
July |
International film festival featuring outdoor screenings in Montone.
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Trasimeno Blues Festival |
Various Locations around Lake Trasimeno |
Late July to Early August |
Renowned blues music festival featuring performances by international
and local artists around Lake Trasimeno.
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| August |
Palio dei Terzieri |
Città della Pieve, Umbria |
Mid-August |
Medieval festival with reenactments, archery contests, and grand
parades.
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Festa di San Lorenzo |
Castiglione del Lago, Umbria |
Around August 10th |
Celebration of Saint Lawrence with processions, fireworks, and cultural
activities.
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Sagra della Bistecca |
Cortona, Tuscany |
Mid-August |
Festival celebrating Chianina beef with traditional steak dishes, music,
and entertainment.
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Bravio delle Botti |
Montepulciano, Tuscany |
Last Sunday of August |
Unique barrel-rolling competition with parades and local food. |
| September |
Festa dell’Uva e del Vino |
Chiusi, Tuscany |
Late September |
Grape and wine festival with tastings, parades, and local food. |
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Sagra della Porchetta |
Monte San Savino, Tuscany |
Early September |
Celebration of porchetta with traditional roast pork dishes, music, and
wine.
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Giostra del Saracino |
Arezzo, Tuscany |
September |
Second annual jousting event with historical reenactments and parades.
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| October |
Perugia Chocolate Festival |
Perugia, Umbria |
October |
Chocolate lover’s paradise with tastings and exhibits showcasing
Perugia’s chocolate-making heritage.
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Sagra del Fungo e della Castagna |
Piegaro, Umbria |
October |
Festival celebrating mushrooms and chestnuts with seasonal dishes,
markets, and workshops.
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| November |
Frantoi Aperti |
Various towns in Umbria |
Throughout November |
Celebrates the olive harvest with tastings, olive mill tours, and
traditional foods like bruschetta.
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| December |
Christmas Markets |
Various towns in Umbria and Tuscany (Perugia, Montepulciano, etc.)
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Throughout December |
Traditional Christmas markets with artisan crafts, local foods, and
festive decorations.
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| January |
Epiphany Celebrations (La Befana) |
Various towns in Umbria and Tuscany |
January 6th |
Celebrations of the Epiphany with parades, reenactments, and small
festivals.
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| February |
Carnevale di Foiano della Chiana |
Foiano della Chiana, Tuscany |
February (leading up to Lent) |
Tuscany’s oldest Carnival celebration with elaborate floats, costumes,
and parades.
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| March |
Festa di San Giuseppe |
Various towns in Umbria and Tuscany |
March 19th |
Celebration of Saint Joseph’s Day with traditional foods like
“frittelle” and local events.
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