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 ofSeptember
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 ofDecember 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
"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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
PHOTO FESTIVAL
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
"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
