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Servizio Turismo -Provincia di Arezzo
Main Events
AREZZO ANTIQUES FAIR
VALDARNO ANTIQUES FAIR
FOIANO CARNIVAL
CARNIVAL OF THE FIGLI DI BOCCO
37th CRAFT FAIR OF THE TIBER VALLEY
MAGGIOLATA LUCIGNANESE
GIOSTRA DELL'ARCHIDADO (last day of the Medieval Week)
JOUST OF THE SARACEN
PALIO DEI RIONI
TUSCAN SUN FESTIVAL
SAGRA DELLA BISTECCA
INTERNATIONAL POLYPHONIC COMPETITION "GUIDO D'AREZZO"
STONE CARVING EXHIBITION
50th CORTONANTIQUARIA
EUROPEAN BIENNAL WROUGHT IRON EXHIBITION
PALIO DELLA BALESTRA
INTERNATIONAL LACE BIENNIAL
FORMS OF WOOD - Art, Craft and Culture of Wood - Biennial event
"I CENTOGUSTI DELL'APPENNINO"
(The hundred flavours of the Appenines) Fair of Rural Tourism and the typical Flavours of our distirict
VALDARNO ANTIQUES FAIR
FOIANO CARNIVAL
CARNIVAL OF THE FIGLI DI BOCCO
37th CRAFT FAIR OF THE TIBER VALLEY
MAGGIOLATA LUCIGNANESE
GIOSTRA DELL'ARCHIDADO (last day of the Medieval Week)
JOUST OF THE SARACEN
PALIO DEI RIONI
TUSCAN SUN FESTIVAL
SAGRA DELLA BISTECCA
INTERNATIONAL POLYPHONIC COMPETITION "GUIDO D'AREZZO"
STONE CARVING EXHIBITION
50th CORTONANTIQUARIA
EUROPEAN BIENNAL WROUGHT IRON EXHIBITION
PALIO DELLA BALESTRA
INTERNATIONAL LACE BIENNIAL
FORMS OF WOOD - Art, Craft and Culture of Wood - Biennial event
"I CENTOGUSTI DELL'APPENNINO"
(The hundred flavours of the Appenines) Fair of Rural Tourism and the typical Flavours of our distirict
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AREZZO ANTIQUES FAIR Where: Arezzo Dates of the event: Every first Sunday of each month, beginning on the preceding Saturday: 2012 calendar: 31st December 2011 – 1st January 2012 4th-5th February 3rd-4th March 31st March – 1st April 5th – 6th May 2nd-3rd June 30th June – 1st July 4th-5th August 1st-2nd September (* The Antiques Fair is held at the Prato Park) 6th-7th October 3rd-4th November 1st-2nd December Photo by: Archivio APT/Enrico Caracciolo 
The "Fiera Antiquaria" takes place in the wonderful scenery of Piazza Grande and in the small streets nearby. The first edition dates back to June 2nd, 1968. About 500 exhibitors coming from all over Italy meet there every first Sunday of each month and the preceding Saturday. You can find furniture, ceramics, jewels, glassware, fabrics, watches, sculptures, paintings, iron and copper items, as well as trinkets of all sorts.www.arezzofieraantiquaria.org |
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VALDARNO ANTIQUES FAIR Where: Terranuova Bracciolini Dates of the event: Every second Sunday of the month, except in August. 2012 calendar: 8th January 12th February 11th March 8th April 13th May 10th June 8th July 9th September 14th October 11th November 9th December Photo by: Archivio Comune Terranuova Bracciolini 
The Fair is held in Piazza della Repubblica and Via Roma. |
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FOIANO CARNIVAL Where: Foiano della Chiana Dates of the event: 5th February, 12th February, 19th February, and 26th February 2012 Photo by: Archivio APT/Andrea Barghi 
This is one of the oldest carnivals in Italy. The four districts of the town, Bombolo, Azzurri, Rustici and Nottambuli challenge each other through the creative skills displayed in their papier mâché floats featuring personalities, stories and legends.www.carnevaledifoiano.it |
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CARNIVAL OF THE FIGLI DI BOCCO Where: Castiglion Fibocchi Dates of the event: 5th February, 12th February 2012 Photo by: Archivio Comune Castiglion Fibocchi 
The Carnival of the Figli di Bocco is held in the old town centre, with imaginative masks and costumes of sophisticated elegance.www.carnevaledeifiglidibocco.it |
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37th CRAFT FAIR OF THE TIBER VALLEY Where: Anghiari Dates of the event: 21st April – 1st May 2012 Photo by: Archivio APT/Andrea Barghi 
This fair confirms and promotes Anghiari's craft vocation, consistently proving to be one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year.www.entemostravaltiberina.it |
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MAGGIOLATA LUCIGNANESE Where: Lucignano Dates of the event: 20th May and 27th May 2012 Photo by: Archivio APT/Andrea Barghi 
The event takes place on the last two Sundays of May. Floats of flowers parade through the medieval town accompanied by folk groups with a vast repertory of dances and songs.www.maggiolatalucignanese.it |
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GIOSTRA DELL'ARCHIDADO (last day of the Medieval Week) Where: Cortona Dates of the event: 3 June 2012 Photo by: Archivio Comune di Cortona 
The joust known as the Giostra dell'Archidado recalls the wedding between Francesco Casali, Lord of Cortona, and the noblewoman Antonia Salimbeni of Siena, which took place in 1397. It is a contest of skill between archers for the conquest of the golden arrow. The contest is held in Piazza Signorelli. |
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JOUST OF THE SARACEN Where: Arezzo Date of the event: 23rd June (by night) and 2nd September 2012 Photo by: Archivio APT/Andrea Barghi 
It is an ancient knights' tournament which has its roots in the Middle Ages. The tournament was frequently held in Arezzo between the sixteenth and the seventeenth century. The colorful procession, involving more than three hundred participants, winds through the streets of the city accompanied by musicians and Arezzo's famous "Sbandieratori" standard wavers, before going into Piazza Grande, one of the most characteristic squares in Italy where the tournament takes place. The horsemen charge the huge effigy of the Saracen at a full gallop and armed with lances. The tournament is enlivened by continual turns of events, determined by the skill and luck of eight jousters, two from each quarter. The quarter whose horsemen get the highest score on the shield of the Saracen wins the Golden Lance, the trophy made by a local craftsman every year. www.giostradelsaracino.arezzo.it |
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PALIO DEI RIONI Where: Castiglion Fiorentino Date of the event: 17 June 2012 Photo by: Archivio APT/Andrea Barghi 
A Roman-style horse race that focuses the competitive skills and the ancient rivalry between the "Rioni" or districts of Porta Cassero, Porta Fiorentina and Porta Romana. The event is preceded by an impressive historic-folklore procession which fills the old town centre with suggestive moments of ancient medieval life. |
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TUSCAN SUN FESTIVAL Where: Cortona Dates of the event: August 2012 Photo by: Tuscan Sun Festival 
The Tuscan Sun Festival is an annual music and arts Festival that takes place within the intimate setting of the medieval town of Cortona. This lifestyle Festival offers an exciting programme that includes not only world class concerts, but also daily events that explore fine arts, culinary & wine, wellness, and local culture & history. www.tuscansunfestival.com |
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SAGRA DELLA BISTECCA Where: Cortona Dates of the event: 14th-15th August 2012 Photo by: Archivio Comune di Cortona 
The "Sagra della Bistecca" is a gastronomic event which celebrates the meat
of the famous Valdichiana veals. It takes place outdoors, in the gardens of the Parterre. Every year more and more people go to Cortona and taste
thousands of "bistecca", an inch thick charcoal-broiled steak on the bone. |
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INTERNATIONAL POLYPHONIC COMPETITION "GUIDO D'AREZZO" Where: Arezzo Dates of the event: 20th-26th August 2012 Photo by: Fondazione "Guido d'Arezzo" 
The "Concorso Polifonico Internazionale Guido d'Arezzo" is organized by the "Fondazione Guido d'Arezzo". Since 1953 it has been the most important event in the world as far as choral music is concerned. It offers a wide range of repertories, styles and authors. It is the only competition in the world that aims at improving the polyphonic music culture.www.polifonico.org |
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STONE CARVING EXHIBITION Where: Strada in Casentino (Castel San Niccolò) Dates of the event: August 2013 Photo by: Archivio APT/Andrea Barghi 
The old town centre turns into an open-air museum hosting the works of artists and pietra serena stone carvers. |
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50th CORTONANTIQUARIA Where: Cortona Dates of the event: 25th August – 9th September 2012 Photo by: Archivio APT/Andrea Barghi 
It is one of the most important antique furniture fairs in Europe.The exhibition is housed in Palazzo Vagnotti, a superb example of XVII century architecture, located in the old town centre. The outstanding scenery of the exhibition makes the Cortona event original and noteworthy. More than 40 exhibitors are rigorously selected by a special commission. Furniture, jewellery, tapestry and bronzes are some of the objects displayed together in the exhibition. www.cortonantiquaria.it |
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EUROPEAN BIENNAL WROUGHT IRON EXHIBITION Where: Stia Dates of the event: 5th-8th September 2013 Photo by: Archivio APT/Andrea Barghi 
Fair of artistic wrought iron craftsmanship, featuring the traditional forging championship. |
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PALIO DELLA BALESTRA Where: Sansepolcro Date of the event: 9th September 2012 Photo by: Archivio APT/Andrea Barghi 
It has been a tradition since the Middle Ages that every year in May the crossbowmen from Sansepolcro go to Gubbio to compete in honour of Saint Ubaldo, and on the second Sunday of September the crossbowmen from Gubbio return their visit and compete in honour of Saint Egidio.The crossbowmen from Sansepolcro and participants to the procession wear Renaissance costumes reproducing those of the frescoes by Piero della Francesca. The target of the crossbow shooting is called “corniolo” and is located at a distance of 36 metres from the crossbow. A special jack is employed to bend the crossbows. During the shooting the weapons are laid on a particular bench owing to their heavy weight. www.balestrierisansepolcro.it |
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INTERNATIONAL LACE BIENNIAL Where: Sansepolcro Dates of the event: 8th September – 4th November 2012 Photo by: Biennale Internazionale del Merletto 
The International Lace Biennial is held in the prestigious premises of Palazzo Inghirami, the Oratory of San Rocco, the Oratory of Santa Maria delle Grazie, the Palazzo Pretorio, the Church of San Lorenzo and the Auditorium of Santa Chiara. The purpose of the event is to promote and encourage the art of lace-making. |
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FORMS OF WOOD - Art, Craft and Culture of Wood - Biennial event Where: Pratovecchio Dates of the event: October 2013 Photo by: Archivio Comune di Pratovecchio 
This event represents an appointment aimed at the valorization of wood craftsmanship and of the history of its utilization in human activities over time, to tell the story of the Casentino valley where the transformation of wood has at length been the mainstay of economy. |
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"I CENTOGUSTI DELL'APPENNINO" (The hundred flavours of the Appenines) Fair of Rural Tourism and the typical Flavours of our distirict Where: Anghiari Dates of the event: last week of October/first week of November 2012 Photo by: Archivio di Anghiari 
Around 35 different enterprises, set up in the shops of the medieval town, promote their activities with tastings of their typical products. The fragrances, tastes and colours of the Apennines are those of mushrooms, truffles, preserved and prized meats, cheeses, chestnut flour, honeys and jams. Wine tastings are offered as well. |
