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FEASTS AND FESTIVALS

BERTINORO      
                                               
FOOD AND WINE IN THE STREETS
Piazza della Libertà 
First Saturday of June 
The town square in front of the Town Hall becomes a splendid backdrop for the occasion with stands run by the businesses of the Wine and Dine Route through the Hills of Forlì and Cesena, who present, let you taste and sell their products. For info: The Wine and Dine Route through the Hills of Forlì-Cesena Association tel. ++39 0543 469213 Fax ++39 0543 444588 
www.stradavinisaporifc.it
info@stradavinisaporifc.it

HOSPITALITY FESTIVAL 
Piazza della Libertà 
First Saturday of September
This festival celebrates a tradition which dates back to 1300 when the “Ring Column” was erected with one ring for each family in the town. When a traveler came to town, he would tie his horse to one of the rings, automatically choosing the family who would be his host. Every year on the first Sunday of September, this hospitality ritual is reenacted. For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 469218 Fax ++39 0543 444486 
www.turismoforlivese.it

SUNDAY AFTERNOON DRINKS 
Palazzo Ordelaffi (Town Council offices)
Every Sunday afternoon in the winter from First Sunday of December 
Time: 15.30 - Entry: free
At 15.30 a writer, poet or teacher will give a talk on books, poetry and periods of history of particular interest to the public gathered in the main Hall in Bertinoro’s Town Hall. There will then be a musical interlude presented by the musicians of Bertinoro’s School of Music, of either classical music, jazz, swing or ethnic music. The afternoon will come to a pleasant close with an opportunity to try some of the wines offered by the wine producers and restaurants of Bertinoro who will alternate for the duration of the “Sunday Afternoon Drinks “.
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0543 469213 Fax ++39 0543 444486 
municipio@comune.bertinoro.fo.it

BORGHI              
                                     
"DE BUSTRENGH" FESTIVAL
Old Town
SECOND WEEKEND OF MAY
At the centre of the celebrations is the Bustrengh , a traditional dessert from the valleys of the Rubicone and Uso. The recipe of the Bustrengh made at Borghi is a well-kept secret. Friday: running race and dialectal theatre. Saturday afternoon: plays put on by the children of the Middle Schools. Evening: orchestra. Sunday: display of medicinal herbs, art exhibition with works by the painters of the Vecchia Pescheria, orchestra, food stand e preliminary selections for the Miss Rubicone Beauty Contest, who will then go on to Miss Italia. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0541 947730 Fax ++39 0541 947730 
For info: mobile 340 7798528 
bustrengh@yahoo.it

THE NIGHT OF SAINT LAURENCE "CONCERT UNDER THE STARS" 
Old Town of San Giovanni in Galilea 
10th of August 
Time: 20.00/24.00 
On the occasion of the night of St. Laurence, a concert of classical music under the stars. 
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0541 947405 Fax ++39 0541 947612

CASTROCARO TERME E TERRA DEL SOLE      
 
MUSEUM OF MAN AND THE ENVIRONMENT Palazzo Pretorio (or Palazzo dei Commissari Granducali) - Piazza d'Armi, 2 - Terra del Sole 
The Museum of Man and the Environment has been completely reorganised and is now housed in 23 rooms and follows the environmental evolution of this land, the history of man’s presence in this land, from prehistory to modern times. It has a varied collection of recollections from local craftsmen and farmers. Booking upon prior agreement for any day or time for schools and/or groups. For info: Tourist Office of Terra del Sole tel. ++39 0543 766766Fax ++39 0543 766766 
www.terradelsole.org
proloco@terradelsole.org

TOURS OF THE FORTRESS 
Medievale Fortress of Castrocaro Terme
The great castle on the rock, has seen more than thirty thousand visitors in just three years, earning it a place in the list of the most visited castles in Emilia Romagna. It is considered to be one of the most important examples of medieval composite fortified architecture by the experts: its general state of abandon over the centuries saved it from structural changes. The vintage wine store of the Wine and Dine Route through the Hills of Forlì and Cesena is housed in the same building, where you can find the best wines of the Route and get to know all the producers along the Route. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 769541 Fax ++39 0543 769541 
www.proloco-castrocaro.it
info@proloco-castrocaro.it
 
THE EAGLE, THE KEYS, THE LILY 
Medievale Fortress of Castrocaro Terme
A permanent exhibition inside the splendid Castle which recounts the thousand year history of the Fortress of Castrocaro. The Castle, which has recently been renovated inside, houses a permanent historical exhibition divided chronologically into six sections, with over a hundred artefacts, from prehistory to Etruscan and Roman Times, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, up to the 17th Century and beyond: flints, jewels, coins, medals, manuscripts, drawings, majolica, weapons, bronze statues, paintings, furnishings and furniture. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 769541 Fax ++39 0543 769541 
For into: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 767162 Fax ++39 0543 769326 
www.proloco-castrocaro.it www.turismoforlivese.it
info@proloco-castrocaro.it iat@comune.castrocarotermeeterradelsole.fc.it

THE ART OF FALCONRY 
Medieval Fortress of Castrocaro 
Falconry demonstrations and courses with free flying of eagles, falcons, hawks and other birds of prey which have been expertly trained. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 769541 Fax ++39 0543 769541 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 767162 Fax ++39 0543 769326 
www.proloco-castrocaro.it
info@proloco-castrocaro.it
 
FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO THE RENAISSANCE 
Castrocaro Fortress
FIRST TEN DAYS OF JUNE
In the dramatic night-time atmosphere of the Fortress, music, drama, fireworks, historical processions, entertainment, all by torchlight. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 769541 Fax ++39 0543 769541 
www.proloco-castrocaro.it

PALIO OF ROMAGNA TUSCANY
Piazza d'Armi - Terra del Sole 
Third Weekend of June 
A Palio tournament between the towns of Romagna Tuscany – reenactment of military and Renaissance life with military camps. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 766766Fax ++39 0543 766766 
For info: Palio Association tel. ++39 0543 769559 Fax ++39 0543 769559 

SPRING FESTIVAL 
Sadurano 
25 APRIL
Kite making, nature walks, food stands with natural produce, entertainment and games. 
For info: The Friends of Sadurano Association tel. ++39 0543 21900 Fax ++39 0543 21900 

PALIO OF ST REPARATA AND ROMAGNA TUSCANY
Medicea Citidel of Terra del Sole - Terra del Sole 
First Week of September 
The settlement of the Grand Duke’s Commissary of Romagna Tuscany. Historical reenactment - Events: – Knock-out heats of “Tug of War” between the towns vying to take part in the Palio of Romagna Tuscany. – Historical Procession from Castrocaro Terme to Terra del Sole: with knights and other characters on carts of that era – Flag waving games. Exhibition of precious parts of the carts of that time with horse bits, finery and bridles in the Palazzo dei Commissari. Weaponry exhibition dating from 1300 to the Renaissance. Congresses on Renaissance transport, the importance and role of the horse. Visits to converted farmhouses in the area, pony trekking. In Piazza d'Armi “At the Medici’s Court” – a Renaissance banquet with food from that time. Shows and entertainment in historical dress: - armed groups, reconstruction of military life, bayonet duels, entertainment and fun for everyone. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 766766Fax ++39 0543 766766 
For info: Palio Association e tel. ++39 0543 769559 Fax ++39 0543 769559

CESENA                      
                             
CESENA CELEBRATING– FEAST OF ST. JOHN
Old Town
On and around 24 June
Entry: free 
The "Feast of St. John" has its roots in popular tradition which says that, on the day of St. John, the early morning dew bestowed beneficial virtues. For this special day, stalls are set up in the streets of the town centre, displaying antiques, craftwork and herbal products. 
For info: Agri Cesena S.p.A. tel. ++39 0547 317435 Fax ++39 0547 318431 
www.agricesena.it
info@agricesena.it

CIVITELLA DI ROMAGNA   
                                        
FESTIVAL OF THE “PRUGNOLO” MUSHROOM
Largo Matteotti - Piazza Brighi - Cusercoli 
2nd and 3rd Sunday in May 
A festival dedicated to the "Prugnolo", a tasty mushroom with its characteristic smell: it may not be a porcino, but it is nonetheless delicious and worthy of our cuisine and can be cooked in many different ways. All day: festival, products on show, market, stalls and food stands. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 989195 Fax ++39 0543 989195 

CHERRY FESTIVAL AND MARKET
Piazza Matteotti, Viale A. Costa 
3rd Sunday in June 
- Entry: free
A festival and market where the town presents the “queens” of the day, its cherries: Morette, Morandine, Duroni and Cornine. According to the experts, the cherries from Civitella are just as good as their relations at Vignola. This festival, which also includes an exchange mart of records, books and toys, pays homage to cherries, which are displayed on the stalls in the old town. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 983083

ALL SAINT’S FAIR 
1st of November 
Entry: free
An important festival to promote farming, craftwork and the development of local business. The main attraction is a large market of cattle, pigs, and sheep, reared by local breeders. The fair lasts all day and into the evening with stands, stalls and all kinds of entertainment. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 983083 
For info: All Saints’ Fair Association tel. ++39 0543 989684-983149 

FESTIVAL OF THE TRUFFLE OF THE BIDENTE VALLEY – THE VALUABLE WHITE TRUFFLE OF ROMAGNA 
Cusercoli 
2nd and 3rd Weekend of November 
Entry: free
A festival dedicated to promoting the valuable white truffle of the Bidente Valley in Romagna. For the occasion, there will be stalls serving food, with some dishes made with truffle. But that’s not all... the wide variety of stalls offers the visitor delicious products from the woods. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 989195 Fax ++39 0543 989195

DOVADOLA                                          
           
FAIR AND FESTIVAL OF THE WHITE TRUFFLE
2nd and 3rd Weekend of October 
What can be better than the smell of the white truffle? Dovadola celebrates this "nugget" with a great festival where visitors can "smell" and taste the delicate flavours of the truffle on the heaving stands and in the restaurants which will be open “non-stop”. All the specialities from Romagna like polenta, tagliatelle (strictly homemade by housewives from Dovadola), crostini, eggs and panzerotti will be served with the valuable local white truffle. Piadina (a kind of unleavened bread), sausages, chips and local wines will also be available. The streets in the town are full of stalls selling everything imaginable including many geniune products, art exhibits and displays etc. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 933200Fax ++39 0543 933200 

FORLI'                      
                           
SPRING IN ROMAGNA – TRADE FAIR 
Exhibition Centre - via Punta di Ferro 
April
Spring in Romagna is the most important trade fair in Romagna. – Local food – House and garden – Car, motorbike and camper vans – Arts and professions – Tourism and free time – Beauty and well-being - Farming - Entertainment 
For info: Forlì Exhibition Centre tel. ++39 0543 793511Fax ++39 0543 724488 
www.fieraforli.it
staff@fieraforli.it

FORLIMPOPOLI          
                          
ARTUSI FESTIVAL
Streets and squares around the Fortress 
Last ten days of June 
Open: 19.00 - 24.00 - Entry: free
The celebration takes place every evening from 19.00 to 24.00 in the streets and squares around the Fortress, when the town of Forlimpopoli pays homage to one of its most famous sons: Pellegrino Artusi, the "Garibaldi" who united Italy in the kitchen. The old town, dominated by the magnificent 14th century Fortress, becomes “Artusopoli” a “town to taste”, where you can try typical local products and recipes from Artusi’s cookbook at the restaurant “Casa Artusi" and other local restaurants. The streets of the town become a mouth-watering maze.
For info: Cultural Office, Town Hall tel. ++39 0543 749234-749235 Fax ++39 0543 749214 
www.pellegrinoartusi.it
info@pellegrinoartusi.it cultura@comune.forlimpopoli.fc.it

SEGAVECCHIA CELEBRATION
In the streets and squares of the town
TWO SUNDAYS IN MARCH AND THURSDAY HALFWAY THROUGH LENT
Open: All day - Entry: free (an entry charge is made in the afternoon to see the floats)
This is a traditional, popular celebration put on on a grand scale. Its origins probably hark back to ancient fertility rites and the return of spring. Not only is it Forlimpopoli’s most traditional festival, it is also the oldest celebrated in Romagna today. The strange name probably comes from Florence, where it was common practice to saw a large puppet in half on the Thursday halfway through Lent, reenacting pagan and indo-Christian medieval rituals. Towards the first half of the 16th century, this practice took on a more light-hearted character with banquets, dances, masks and floats. One of these floats was pulled by oxen and carried an enormous old lady. More than four centuries later, the essence of this deep-rooted celebration remains: an excuse for a second Carnival in Lent. 
For info: Tourist Office, Town Hall tel. ++39 0543 749250 Fax ++39 0543 749214 
www.segavecchia.it www.turismoforlivese.it
turismo@comune.forlimpopoli.fc.it 

LONGIANO                 
                                   
EXCHANGE-MART OF OLD MOUTH ORGANS 
2nd Weekend of September 
Open: 8.30-18.00 
Into its 11th year, an exchange-mart of old mouth organs, gramophones and 78s. 
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0547 666411 Fax ++39 0547 665860 
www.longiano.info
cultura@longiano.info

OIL AND OLIVE FESTIVAL 
Balignano 
1st and 2nd Sunday of November 
A celebration of olive oil with typical products and a section devoted to “baccala’” (dried cod). Oil and olives are the main attraction, with entertainment and folklore events, too. 
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0543 666411 

MELDOLA                     
                               
FAIR OF SAINT JOSEPH 
Old Town - Meldola 
3rd Sunday of March 
Country festival, attractions... 
For info: Tourist Office, Meldola ++39 0543 490647 Fax ++39 0543 490353 
For info: Dept. of Production tel. ++39 0543 499411
www.comune.meldola.fo.it

MERCATO SARACENO      
                                          
CURED MEAT AND CHEESE FAIR 
Old Town 
1st Sunday of May 
This fair has taken place for around 600 years now. Originally, the aim of the festival was to fix prices and quotations for cured meats and cheeses. Today, in an attempt to keep up this tradition, over one hundred stalls and food stands fill the three “squares” of this town.
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0547 690297Fax ++39 0547 690297 
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0547 699711 Fax ++39 0547 90141 
prolocomercato@libero.it

PALIO OF SARACENO 
Old Town 
Last Weekend of August 
A tournament on horseback amongst the various “contrade” of the town with historical and cultural overtones. This event came about thanks to a group of “riding enthusiasts” who wanted to recreate a colourful aspect of local Medieval life, when there were numerous castles and fortresses which bore witness to the different noble families who took it in turn to rule.
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0547 690297Fax ++39 0547 690297 
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0543 699711 Fax ++39 0547 90141 
prolocomercato@libero.it

MODIGLIANA               
                                     
CELEBRATING SANGIOVESE 
P.zza Minzoni - P.zza Mazzini - Corso Garibaldi – Inside Market 
Around the 25th of April 
The focal point of this festival is Sangiovese wine, with all the local producers competing for the title of "The Best Wine". For the occasion, you can try local specialities at the food stands, taste the Sangiovese produced in the area and have fun with the attractions laid on: folklore dancers, street entertainers including fakirs and clowns. Market. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. 339 7875027 

19TH CENTURY FESTIVALS: LIVING TABLEAUX 
Old Town - Loggiato comunale - Via Garibaldi - P.zza Don Minzoni - Lungofiume Tramazzo - Piazza Pretorio 
2nd Weekend of September 
19th century rappresentations. For the occasion, nearly all the townspeople dress up in historical costume to recreate scenes from the artist Silvestro Lega’s paintings. In addition: second hand market, demonstrations of old professions, 19th century Romagnol cuisine with food available along the river Tramazzo, dancing with music from Carampana.
For info: Library tel. 0546 941019Fax 0546 949514 
biblioteca@comune.modigliana.fc.it

MONTIANO                
                                     
MONTIANO INVITES YOU – 13TH COLLECTION OF TYPICAL PRODUCTS – 8TH FESTIVAL OF "GRASOL" 
3rd Weekend of September 
Display of local products: wine, honey, mushrooms, seasonal fruit, cured meats, cheeses, goods and craftwork. Music and folklore, food stands with local food. On Sunday afternoon, recreation of a typical day in the countryside in the 50s-60s with wheat threshing. Every day: production and sale of “pork scratchings” made in the old-fashioned way: "from the pot to the table". Four days to rediscover ancient flavours from the hills of Romagna. 
For info: One Table Association tel. 337 624795 

“NOVE COLLI” OFF ROAD RACE
3rd Weekend of September 
Long distance mountain bike race.
For info: "Fausto Coppi" Cycling Club tel. ++39 0547 51032 
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0547 51032 Fax ++39 0547 51160

PREDAPPIO                      
                               
PERIODICAL EXHIBITION AT MUSSOLINI’S BIRTHPLACE 
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0543 921738 Fax ++39 0543 923417 
www.comune.predappio.fo.it www.turismoforlivese.it

"GRAPE PRESSING" FESTIVAL
Piazza Cavour - Predappio Alta 
1st Weekend of October 
In the square in the old town, the ancient tradition of pressing grapes with your feet will be recreated. Procession with the grape cart, music, stalls, food stands with Romagnol specialities and locally produced Sangiovese wine. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 922787 Fax ++39 0543 922787 

WINE PRODUCERS’ FESTIVAL 
Piazza Cavour - Predappio Alta 
3rd Weekend of November 
Presenting the wine from the recent grape harvest. Music, food stands with Romagnol specialities.
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 922787 Fax ++39 0543 922787 

NATIVITY IN THE SOLFATARA 
Solfatara Cave - Predappio Alta 
Christmas Time 
This year the famous “Nativity in the Solfatara” will be on show again. The visitor is led throught atmospheric and original animated scenes in the tunnels of the ex-sulphur mine in Predappio Alta. The theme this year is the “family”: from the small family nucleus to the great universal Family. The nativity will be officially opened on Christmas night. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0543 922787 
www.turismoforlivese.it 

RONCOFREDDO        
                                            
PUPPET FESTIVAL
Sorrivoli 
Last Weekend of August 
Dates and events yet to be confirmed. Since 1988, this “Festival of Great Puppets” has been held in the atmospheric Castle courtyard. It is an important meeting which hosts the best puppet theatres from all over Italy with shows and demonstrations. 
For info: Puppet University tel. ++39 0547 326320
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0541 949211 Fax ++39 0541 949444 

LITTLE AUTUMN FAIR 
Piazzetta Malatestiana 
4th Weekend of November 
Fair displaying food products from the area around the Rubicon, including Roncofreddo, Sogliano al Rubicone, Borghi, Longiano and Montiano. 
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0541 949211 Fax ++39 0541 949444 
www.comune.roncofreddo.fo.it
info@comune.roncofreddo.fo.it

SAVIGNANO SUL RUBICONE                                       
SIFEST 
Piazza Borghesi 
2nd Weekend of September 
Important photographic festival which attracts people from all over the country. It is held every September and fills the centre of the small town. 
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0541 809646 Fax ++39 0541 941052 

FAIR OF "SANTA LUCIA" – TORRONE FESTIVAL 
Old Town 
Around the 13th of December 
Local patron saint’s celebration. This traditional pre-Christmas fair has a lot of offer: photographic and art exhibitions, puppet shows, street performers and entertainers. Large market with food stalls.
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0541 809646 Fax ++39 0541 941052

SOGLIANO AL RUBICONE         
                                  
"SAVOR" FESTIVAL
Montegelli 
Last Weekend of September 
During this festival, you can taste and purchase "Saba" and "Savor", local old-fashioned jam which is quite runny and is made of mixed fruit and boiled grape must. Food stands, music and entertainment for children etc. 
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0541 948610Fax ++39 0541 948866 

“FORMAGGIO DI FOSSA” FESTIVAL (cheese left to mature in underground pits)
Streets and squares of the town 
3rd and 4th weekend of November, 1st weekend of December 
The main attraction is the "Fossa" cheese, with food stands and related events. For three months, from August to November, the cheeses are left to mature in pits dug into tufo and – thanks to the particular underground climate of these pits – they take on a special and exclusive taste, appreciated by food lovers all over Italy. During the celebrations, the “Fosse” will be opened. 
For info: Tourist Office tel. ++39 0541 948680 
For info: Town Hall tel. ++39 0541 948610 Fax ++39 0541 948866 
www.cittadelrubicone.com/proloco
urp@comune.sogliano.fc.it