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SUMMARY:Pisa: Giugno Pisano
DESCRIPTION:Giugno Pisano is a month of festivals in Pisa in June. Among the events are openings of the town’s churches at night\, the Palio di San Ranieri\, the Battle of the Bridge on the last Saturday in June\, the Regatta every four years (the last one was held in 2015)\, a night opening of the Leaning Tower\, and Games on the Bridge\, and the Luminara di San Ranieri\, a night when the town is lit by 70\,000 candles. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/giugno-pisano-2024-06-01/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Pisa\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240605
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SUMMARY:Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics
DESCRIPTION:The Regatta (Palio) of the Ancient Maritime Republics is a competition on eight-oared galleons among the crews of the cities of Amalfi\, Genoa\, Pisa and Venice. The event is held in a different city each year\, combining a fascinating historical and cultural message with a spectacular competition. These four cities have competed in the 2\,000-meter race since 1956. Each of the four boats competing represents one of these “maritime republics\,” with the sculpted figure head at the prow of the boat proudly declaring the boat’s alliance — the winged horse (for Amalfi)\, the winged dragon (Genoa)\, the eagle (Pisa) and the lion (Venice). Parades and revelers donning medieval garb top off the festivities! The regatta is always preceded by the solemn historical parade\, famous for the precious costumes\, that introduces the atmosphere of the competition. \nThe four cities are present with actors that wear colorful and precious costumes reproduced by ancient models\, flags\, trumpets and drums. Every group has the assignment to remember and to re-enact episodes and characters of the maritime history of its own city\, and therefore of the whole country and its role in the Mediterranean sea. A sea that unites the contenders and has a double meaning: once scenery of sour battles\, but also net of communications and exchanges built by navigators\, merchants\, artists and scientists of the four Maritime Republics\, it represents the most extraordinary example of interaction between different people and nations. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please visit the event website for updates. \nAccess 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy. \n 
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/regatta-of-the-maritime-republics/
LOCATION:Venice\, Venice\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Amalfi Coast,Genoa,Liguria,Tuscany,Venice
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
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SUMMARY:Pienza (Tuscany): Torneo di Panforte
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been told not to play with your food? Well the people in Pienza have\, and they don’t care! Here\, just to the south of Siena\, folks continue to keep the holiday spirit going with a friendly competition involving the throwing of panforte. This tournament takes place every year from December 26th – 30th in Pienza’s city hall where many teams sign up to see who could get the most points. If you’d like to find out more about how the tournament works\, please visit our list of unique Christmas celebrations. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Vive Toscana\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/pienza-tuscany-torneo-di-panforte-2024-06-26/
LOCATION:Pienza\, Siena\, Tuscany\, 53026\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240719
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150515T051741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T192632Z
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SUMMARY:Pistoia (Tuscany): Blues Festival
DESCRIPTION:Started in 1980 when BB King and Muddy Waters inaugurated the event\, the Pistoia Blues Festival has grown each year\, with myriad world-famous blues bands and solo performers traveling to the main piazza of the beautiful Tuscan village each year. Past artists have included Mumford & Sons\, Santana\, Counting Crows\, Hozier\, Passenger\, Sting\, and Dream Theater. Ticket prices vary by performance. \nNote: dates have not been confirmed; please check the event website for updates. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/pistoia-tuscany-blues-festival/
LOCATION:Piazza Duomo\, Pistoia\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150515T060834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T195735Z
UID:6494-1720742400-1722815999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Pisa: Musicastrada
DESCRIPTION:Musicastrada is a series of 20+ free concerts throughout the province of Pisa\, each celebrating the region’s history\, culture\, and folklore. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: musicastrada\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/pisa-musicastrada/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Pisa\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T195809Z
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SUMMARY:Torre del Lago (Tuscany): Puccini Festival
DESCRIPTION:This open-air opera festival is one of a kind as it highlights the master Giacomo Puccini by inviting thousands of visitors a year to experience the various operas performed in the very places that inspired his work. The charming grounds of Tuscany are home to the festival where past performances have included Madama Butterfly\, Turandot\, and Tosca. \nNote: Please visit the event website for more information on ticketing. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: event website
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/torre-del-lago-tuscany-puccini-festival/
LOCATION:Great Open Air Theatre Giacomo Puccini\, via Torbiere\, Torre del Lago\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240719T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240727T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150515T054632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T200723Z
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SUMMARY:Siena: Incontri in Terra di Siena
DESCRIPTION:This festival celebrates classical music\, literature\, history\, and art in La Foce\, an historic villa in the Tuscan countryside.  With different venues for each concert\, you’ll get a chance to see what the charming town of Siena has to offer. \nNote: Please check the website for further information on single events. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/siena-incontri-in-terra-di-siena/
LOCATION:La Foce\, 53042 Chianciano Terme\, Siena\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240825
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SUMMARY:Goblets of Stars
DESCRIPTION:Goblets of Stars (Calici di Stelle) is a wine event held annually across Italy on the night of and the week leading up to the Feast of San Lorenzo\, a night that is historically lit up with shooting stars\, interpreted as the tears of San Lorenzo. Evening concerts\, parades\, and events celebrating wine are held in piazzas across the country. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please visit the event website for updates. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/goblets-of-stars/
CATEGORIES:Bologna,Cinque Terre,Florence,Lazio,Le Marche,Milan,Naples,Puglia,Rome,Sicily,Siena,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Venice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150523T060356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T060356Z
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SUMMARY:Ferragosto
DESCRIPTION:It’s the summer and in August many Italians are looking forward to Ferragosto which starts on August 15th. It’s known as a two-week vacation period with roots in ancient Rome. When Emperor Augustus invented the feriae Augusti to mark the end harvest he also made it a moment that signified a period of well-deserved rest. Later\, during the fascist regime\, this time of the year was used to promote travel within the country\, including discounts on train voyages to see all the beauty that Italy has to offer. Today it is still a largely celebrated holiday. \nIn Rome\, on the evening of August 15th (the Feast of the Assumption)\, the piazze are filled with the performances of professional dancers for the Gran Ballo di Ferragosto. Squares throughout the city are enlivened by performances of all walks of life\, from tango to rock\, hip-hop\, ballroom dancing\, and more\, with a giant concert in the Parco Archeologico of Teatro Marcello\, as well! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Romano Guidotti\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/ferragosto-2024-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Veneto,Venice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150523T070708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T193500Z
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SUMMARY:Cortona (Tuscany): Cortonantiquaria
DESCRIPTION:This antiques fair in Cortona\, one of the largest in all of Tuscany\, brings together about 50 exhibitors from around the country to Cortona‘s Palazzo Bagnotti\, with special exhibits focusing on interior design throughout the ages. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please visit the event website for updates. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/cortona-tuscany-cortonantiquaria/
LOCATION:Palazzo Bagnotti\, Cortona\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20190714T190042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T190042Z
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SUMMARY:Montepulciano: Barrel Race
DESCRIPTION:Every last Sunday of August this Tuscan hilltop town is consumed in the\, by then\, week-long celebration of the Bravio delle Botti\, also known as the “Barrel Race”. The festivities kick off with the presentation of the Bravium\, the victory banner\, which is painted each year by a select artist with a winning design based on on a specific theme; the Bravium is then presented to the town the Sunday before the race. You can choose to see just the race but the town invites all to come and support the spingitori (the pushers) the entire week before in their evening training sessions. Representatives from the eight districts (2 per district) train at night for the uphill race (over half a mile) where partners  work together to push a 176 pound barrel through the historic streets of Montepulciano to the finish line in Piazza Grande. \nThe Thursday before the race guests can witness the Procession of the Candles where flag-wavers\, drummers and the candle bearers parade through the town in the evening and meet up in Piazza Grande to watch a performance and enjoy a firework show. The following day the race begins at 7pm where the strongest spingitori race for the Bravium. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: alexcap76
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/montepulciano-barrel-race-2024-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240907T233000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T071033Z
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SUMMARY:Florence: Rificolona (Lantern Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Though the origin of this colorful celebration is disputed\, many believe Rificolona began as a celebration on the eve of the Feast of the Madonna\, the nativity of the virgin. It is said that villagers would start their pilgrimage before the break of dawn to the city of Florence on the eve of her birthday. They relied on their lanterns\, or rificolone\, to light their. Others affirm the holiday’s roots are found deep within pagan tradition. In any case\, Rificolona continues to be celebrated in Florence and other parts of Tuscany. Every year\, people can visit the market in piazza Santissima Annunziata in the days leading up to the event. On the evening of the 7th\, children and adults parade through the city while singing songs and brandishing colorful rificolone on sticks. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: ilwoody\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/florence-rificolona-lantern-festival-2024-09-07/
LOCATION:Florence\, Florence\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Florence,Tuscany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150515T023430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T194635Z
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SUMMARY:Volterra (Pisa): Red Dusk
DESCRIPTION:Volterra\, an enchanting medieval town in the Tuscan hills\, hosts its annual Notte Rossa\, or Red Dusk\, event to celebrate the town and allow visitors to discover the city and its offerings by showcasing mini concerts\, performances and photo exhibits. The event takes place every second Saturday of September so don’t miss your chance to discover Volterra on your own! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: event website
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/volterra-pisa-la-notte-rossa-2024-09-10/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Piazza dei Priori\, Volterra\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150527T083445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T004336Z
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SUMMARY:European Heritage Days
DESCRIPTION:European Heritage Days began in France in 1954 as a way to celebrate the European continent. Celebrations are arranged across Italy\, with different themes for each country every year. Free admission to museums\, archaeological sites\, concerts and theater invite Europeans and visitors to discover the heritage and culture of Italy. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please check the event website for updates. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/european-heritage-days/
CATEGORIES:Amalfi Coast,Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Friuli-Venezia Giulia,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Veneto,Venice
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241124
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SUMMARY:San Miniato: La Sagra del Tartufo Bianco (Truffle Festival)
DESCRIPTION:The small Tuscan town of San Miniato near Pisa celebrates truffle season on the 2nd\, 3rd and 4th weekends of November. Enjoy local foods\, entertainment\, shopping and\, of course\, the prized white truffles! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nRelated Article: Tuscany: Ceramics\, Castles and Culinary Adventures \nPhoto credit: unpodimondo
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/san-miniato-la-sagra-del-tartufo-bianco-truffle-festival-2024-11-08/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, San Miniato\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250107
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20190620T002943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T002943Z
UID:205794-1736121600-1736207999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Florence: The Ride of the Magi
DESCRIPTION:On the 6th of January in Florence\, just days before the Epiphany\, many gather to watch La cavalcata dei Re Magi\, Arrival of the Magi. Watch the Wise Men and their cavalcade as they make their way from Palazzo Pitti  to Piazza Duomo where they greet a harmonious Jesus\, Mary and Joseph. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: operaduomo.firenze.it
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/florence-la-cavalcata-dei-re-magi-2025-01-06/
LOCATION:Palazzo Pitti\, Florence\, Tuscany\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Florence,Tuscany
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250525T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150512T104128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T104128Z
UID:211574-1748181600-1748289600@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Cantine Aperte (Open Cellars)
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, vineyards all over Italy have opened their cellars on the last Sunday in May (or\, in some regions\, the first two days of June)\, encouraging direct contact with wine lovers. From tastings to tours in the vineyards\, there will be many initiatives from the Alps to Mount Etna that will celebrate wine. Open Cellars has over time become a philosophy\, a way of traveling and discovering the territories of Italian wine\, which sees more and more tourists\, enthusiasts and wine lovers get close to the wineries every year. Besides the chance to taste wines and buy them directly from the farm\, you can enter the cellars to discover the secrets of wine making and refining. The event’s website lists the wineries and regions that are participating in the event this year. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please visit the event website for updates. \nAccess 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/cantine-aperte-open-cellars-2025-05-25/
CATEGORIES:Calabria,Campania,Lazio,Lombardy,Milan,Piedmont,Sicily,Tuscany,Umbria,Venice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150513T124742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150513T124742Z
UID:209793-1748736000-1751327999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Pisa: Giugno Pisano
DESCRIPTION:Giugno Pisano is a month of festivals in Pisa in June. Among the events are openings of the town’s churches at night\, the Palio di San Ranieri\, the Battle of the Bridge on the last Saturday in June\, the Regatta every four years (the last one was held in 2015)\, a night opening of the Leaning Tower\, and Games on the Bridge\, and the Luminara di San Ranieri\, a night when the town is lit by 70\,000 candles. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/giugno-pisano-2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Pisa\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20190621T232317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T232317Z
UID:210314-1750896000-1751327999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Pienza (Tuscany): Torneo di Panforte
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been told not to play with your food? Well the people in Pienza have\, and they don’t care! Here\, just to the south of Siena\, folks continue to keep the holiday spirit going with a friendly competition involving the throwing of panforte. This tournament takes place every year from December 26th – 30th in Pienza’s city hall where many teams sign up to see who could get the most points. If you’d like to find out more about how the tournament works\, please visit our list of unique Christmas celebrations. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Vive Toscana\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/pienza-tuscany-torneo-di-panforte-2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Pienza\, Siena\, Tuscany\, 53026\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Panforte.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150523T060356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T060356Z
UID:210469-1755216000-1756511999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Ferragosto
DESCRIPTION:It’s the summer and in August many Italians are looking forward to Ferragosto which starts on August 15th. It’s known as a two-week vacation period with roots in ancient Rome. When Emperor Augustus invented the feriae Augusti to mark the end harvest he also made it a moment that signified a period of well-deserved rest. Later\, during the fascist regime\, this time of the year was used to promote travel within the country\, including discounts on train voyages to see all the beauty that Italy has to offer. Today it is still a largely celebrated holiday. \nIn Rome\, on the evening of August 15th (the Feast of the Assumption)\, the piazze are filled with the performances of professional dancers for the Gran Ballo di Ferragosto. Squares throughout the city are enlivened by performances of all walks of life\, from tango to rock\, hip-hop\, ballroom dancing\, and more\, with a giant concert in the Parco Archeologico of Teatro Marcello\, as well! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Romano Guidotti\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/ferragosto-2025-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Veneto,Venice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20190714T190042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T190042Z
UID:210496-1756512000-1756598399@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Montepulciano: Barrel Race
DESCRIPTION:Every last Sunday of August this Tuscan hilltop town is consumed in the\, by then\, week-long celebration of the Bravio delle Botti\, also known as the “Barrel Race”. The festivities kick off with the presentation of the Bravium\, the victory banner\, which is painted each year by a select artist with a winning design based on on a specific theme; the Bravium is then presented to the town the Sunday before the race. You can choose to see just the race but the town invites all to come and support the spingitori (the pushers) the entire week before in their evening training sessions. Representatives from the eight districts (2 per district) train at night for the uphill race (over half a mile) where partners  work together to push a 176 pound barrel through the historic streets of Montepulciano to the finish line in Piazza Grande. \nThe Thursday before the race guests can witness the Procession of the Candles where flag-wavers\, drummers and the candle bearers parade through the town in the evening and meet up in Piazza Grande to watch a performance and enjoy a firework show. The following day the race begins at 7pm where the strongest spingitori race for the Bravium. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: alexcap76
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/montepulciano-barrel-race-2025-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250907T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250907T233000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150527T071033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T071033Z
UID:210504-1757278800-1757287800@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Florence: Rificolona (Lantern Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Though the origin of this colorful celebration is disputed\, many believe Rificolona began as a celebration on the eve of the Feast of the Madonna\, the nativity of the virgin. It is said that villagers would start their pilgrimage before the break of dawn to the city of Florence on the eve of her birthday. They relied on their lanterns\, or rificolone\, to light their. Others affirm the holiday’s roots are found deep within pagan tradition. In any case\, Rificolona continues to be celebrated in Florence and other parts of Tuscany. Every year\, people can visit the market in piazza Santissima Annunziata in the days leading up to the event. On the evening of the 7th\, children and adults parade through the city while singing songs and brandishing colorful rificolone on sticks. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: ilwoody\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/florence-rificolona-lantern-festival-2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Florence\, Florence\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Florence,Tuscany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150515T023430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T194636Z
UID:210508-1757462400-1757548799@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Volterra (Pisa): Red Dusk
DESCRIPTION:Volterra\, an enchanting medieval town in the Tuscan hills\, hosts its annual Notte Rossa\, or Red Dusk\, event to celebrate the town and allow visitors to discover the city and its offerings by showcasing mini concerts\, performances and photo exhibits. The event takes place every second Saturday of September so don’t miss your chance to discover Volterra on your own! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: event website
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/volterra-pisa-la-notte-rossa-2025-09-10/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Piazza dei Priori\, Volterra\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150529T002402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150529T002402Z
UID:210743-1763078400-1764460799@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:San Miniato: La Sagra del Tartufo Bianco (Truffle Festival)
DESCRIPTION:The small Tuscan town of San Miniato near Pisa celebrates truffle season on the 2nd\, 3rd and 4th weekends of November. Enjoy local foods\, entertainment\, shopping and\, of course\, the prized white truffles! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nRelated Article: Tuscany: Ceramics\, Castles and Culinary Adventures \nPhoto credit: unpodimondo
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/san-miniato-la-sagra-del-tartufo-bianco-truffle-festival-2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, San Miniato\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20190620T002943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T002943Z
UID:211204-1767657600-1767743999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Florence: The Ride of the Magi
DESCRIPTION:On the 6th of January in Florence\, just days before the Epiphany\, many gather to watch La cavalcata dei Re Magi\, Arrival of the Magi. Watch the Wise Men and their cavalcade as they make their way from Palazzo Pitti  to Piazza Duomo where they greet a harmonious Jesus\, Mary and Joseph. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: operaduomo.firenze.it
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/florence-la-cavalcata-dei-re-magi-2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Palazzo Pitti\, Florence\, Tuscany\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Florence,Tuscany
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150512T104128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T104128Z
UID:212237-1780236000-1780344000@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Cantine Aperte (Open Cellars)
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, vineyards all over Italy have opened their cellars on the last Sunday in May (or\, in some regions\, the first two days of June)\, encouraging direct contact with wine lovers. From tastings to tours in the vineyards\, there will be many initiatives from the Alps to Mount Etna that will celebrate wine. Open Cellars has over time become a philosophy\, a way of traveling and discovering the territories of Italian wine\, which sees more and more tourists\, enthusiasts and wine lovers get close to the wineries every year. Besides the chance to taste wines and buy them directly from the farm\, you can enter the cellars to discover the secrets of wine making and refining. The event’s website lists the wineries and regions that are participating in the event this year. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please visit the event website for updates. \nAccess 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/cantine-aperte-open-cellars-2026-05-31/
CATEGORIES:Calabria,Campania,Lazio,Lombardy,Milan,Piedmont,Sicily,Tuscany,Umbria,Venice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150513T124742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150513T124742Z
UID:212239-1780272000-1782863999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Pisa: Giugno Pisano
DESCRIPTION:Giugno Pisano is a month of festivals in Pisa in June. Among the events are openings of the town’s churches at night\, the Palio di San Ranieri\, the Battle of the Bridge on the last Saturday in June\, the Regatta every four years (the last one was held in 2015)\, a night opening of the Leaning Tower\, and Games on the Bridge\, and the Luminara di San Ranieri\, a night when the town is lit by 70\,000 candles. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/giugno-pisano-2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Pisa\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20190621T232317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T232317Z
UID:212322-1782432000-1782863999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Pienza (Tuscany): Torneo di Panforte
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been told not to play with your food? Well the people in Pienza have\, and they don’t care! Here\, just to the south of Siena\, folks continue to keep the holiday spirit going with a friendly competition involving the throwing of panforte. This tournament takes place every year from December 26th – 30th in Pienza’s city hall where many teams sign up to see who could get the most points. If you’d like to find out more about how the tournament works\, please visit our list of unique Christmas celebrations. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Vive Toscana\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/pienza-tuscany-torneo-di-panforte-2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Pienza\, Siena\, Tuscany\, 53026\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Panforte.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20150523T060356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T060356Z
UID:212368-1786752000-1788047999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Ferragosto
DESCRIPTION:It’s the summer and in August many Italians are looking forward to Ferragosto which starts on August 15th. It’s known as a two-week vacation period with roots in ancient Rome. When Emperor Augustus invented the feriae Augusti to mark the end harvest he also made it a moment that signified a period of well-deserved rest. Later\, during the fascist regime\, this time of the year was used to promote travel within the country\, including discounts on train voyages to see all the beauty that Italy has to offer. Today it is still a largely celebrated holiday. \nIn Rome\, on the evening of August 15th (the Feast of the Assumption)\, the piazze are filled with the performances of professional dancers for the Gran Ballo di Ferragosto. Squares throughout the city are enlivened by performances of all walks of life\, from tango to rock\, hip-hop\, ballroom dancing\, and more\, with a giant concert in the Parco Archeologico of Teatro Marcello\, as well! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Romano Guidotti\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/ferragosto-2026-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Veneto,Venice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260414T135600
CREATED:20190714T190042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T190042Z
UID:212455-1788048000-1788134399@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Montepulciano: Barrel Race
DESCRIPTION:Every last Sunday of August this Tuscan hilltop town is consumed in the\, by then\, week-long celebration of the Bravio delle Botti\, also known as the “Barrel Race”. The festivities kick off with the presentation of the Bravium\, the victory banner\, which is painted each year by a select artist with a winning design based on on a specific theme; the Bravium is then presented to the town the Sunday before the race. You can choose to see just the race but the town invites all to come and support the spingitori (the pushers) the entire week before in their evening training sessions. Representatives from the eight districts (2 per district) train at night for the uphill race (over half a mile) where partners  work together to push a 176 pound barrel through the historic streets of Montepulciano to the finish line in Piazza Grande. \nThe Thursday before the race guests can witness the Procession of the Candles where flag-wavers\, drummers and the candle bearers parade through the town in the evening and meet up in Piazza Grande to watch a performance and enjoy a firework show. The following day the race begins at 7pm where the strongest spingitori race for the Bravium. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: alexcap76
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/montepulciano-barrel-race-2026-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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