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Gubbio Crossbow Tournament

May 31, 2026

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An event every year that begins at 12:00 am on day last of May, repeating indefinitely

Every May since 1594, on the last Sunday of the month, the towns of Gubbio and Sansepolcro have competed against each other with crossbows. A nod to Italy’s medieval past, the competitors dress up in period costumes and battle to win a gold, silver, or bronze crossbow.

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Date:
May 31, 2026
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Venue

Piazza Grande
Piazza Grande
Gubbio, Italy
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