Spend a glorious vacation in Tuscany during the month of October where there are some lovely festivals and fairs to visit during the trip.
The fair of St. Luke in Impruneta is among one of the oldest livestock fairs in Europe and attracts hundreds of farmers and visitors alike. It takes place on the week around the 18th October. Learn about the cultural traditions and customs of the area and have fun browsing around the many stalls set up here during the fair event.
The fair of St. Luke in Impruneta is among one of the oldest livestock fairs in Europe and attracts hundreds of farmers and visitors alike. It takes place on the week around the 18th October. Learn about the cultural traditions and customs of the area and have fun browsing around the many stalls set up here during the fair event.
Witness a hilarious donkey race on Wednesday and a horse racing event on Thursday. This marvellous fair concludes with a spectacular fireworks display so come along and see it all for yourself!
The ‘Sagra del Tordo’, meaning Feast of the Thrush takes place in Montalcino during the last weekend of October. Have fun watching an archery competition whereby two archers from each of the town’s districts or contrada compete against each other for first place. Feel the vibrations of the thrilling drum parade by locals dressed up in medieval costume and take part in a glorious feast hosted along the city walls on the Sunday. Montalcino is a hive of activity during this festive weekend so if you’re passing through the area, be sure to stop off for a few hours.
The ‘Sagra del Tordo’, meaning Feast of the Thrush takes place in Montalcino during the last weekend of October. Have fun watching an archery competition whereby two archers from each of the town’s districts or contrada compete against each other for first place. Feel the vibrations of the thrilling drum parade by locals dressed up in medieval costume and take part in a glorious feast hosted along the city walls on the Sunday. Montalcino is a hive of activity during this festive weekend so if you’re passing through the area, be sure to stop off for a few hours.
In the scenic Val di Merse area of Tuscany lies the Orange Flag town of Radicondoli where a wonderful feast of chestnuts and wine takes place in the last few days of October and sometimes a little of early November. Try delicious roast chestnuts wrapped in porchetta along with a glass of local red wine. Radicondoli is located on the border of the beautiful Maremma area of Tuscany.
Visit the marvellous ‘Sagra del Fungo e della Castagna’, which means the mushroom and chestnut festival in a village called Vivo d’Orcia during the second and third weekends of October.
During this festival, the Palio del Boscaiolo takes place during which teams compete using saws to cut huge logs into tables and chairs! Tourists can also enjoy a nature walk through the area where a mushroom expert will explain all about the local varieties growing here.
Try some delicious porcini mushroom dishes available during this festival and experience a delightful few days in this little gem of Tuscany!
Visit the marvellous ‘Sagra del Fungo e della Castagna’, which means the mushroom and chestnut festival in a village called Vivo d’Orcia during the second and third weekends of October.
During this festival, the Palio del Boscaiolo takes place during which teams compete using saws to cut huge logs into tables and chairs! Tourists can also enjoy a nature walk through the area where a mushroom expert will explain all about the local varieties growing here.
Try some delicious porcini mushroom dishes available during this festival and experience a delightful few days in this little gem of Tuscany!
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picture 1: leonardo1971 / CC BY-SA 2.0;
