May Day
Countrywide
5/1/2019
A public holiday all over Italy - the day of the worker. You may find interesting parades and festivals to celebrate the day.
Milano Gelato Festival
Milan
5/4/2019 - 5/5/2019
Gelato, tastings, displays, workshops and more held in different squares around the city.
Fish & Chef
Lake Garda
5/5/2019 - 5/13/2019
The tastes of Lake Garda, pasta and Michelin-starred chefs: Italian Cuisine shines in Malcesine.
Risotto Festival
Sessame
5/5/2019
A huge feast of a special rice dish dating back to the 13th century.
TUTTOFOOD
Milan
5/6/2019 - 5/9/2019
World Food Exhibition
Cibus 2019
Parma
5/11/2019 - 5/14/2019
International Food Exhibition. World Food Trends, The Italian Way.
Fish Festival of Saint Fortunato
Camogli
5/12/2019
Saturday night there is a huge fireworks display and bonfire competition followed by free fried fish on Sunday.
Vitigno Italia
Naples
5/19/2019 - 5/21/2019
Wine show dedicated primarily to wines made from indigenous Italian varieties.
Cerevisia Craft Beers Festival
Fondo
5/23/2019 - 5/25/2019
Discover the flavor of Trentino craft beers.
Cantine Aperte (open cantinas)
Countrywide
5/24/2019 - 5/26/2019
A big wine celebration throughout Italy when many cantine or wineries are open to guests and have special events.
Wine Cellar Night
South Tyrol
6/8/2019
Wine cellars along the Wine Road open their doors for visitors and you can experience different wine routes with a shuttle.
Strawberry Festival in Val Martello
Martell
6/29/2019 - 6/30/2019
Represents the traditional start of strawberry picking in the highest mountain-strawberry cultivating area in Europe.
Festa della Madonna Bruna
Matera
7/2/2019
The feast to celebraate the Madonna della Bruna, protector of the city.
L'Ardia di San Costantino
Sardinia
7/4/2019 - 7/6/2019
This dangerous yearly race is run by brave horsemen atop their faithful steeds, plus sampling of excellent regional foods.
Festa de'Nontari
Rome
7/17/2019 - 7/31/2019
A street fair in Rome which coincides with the international fashion show held on the Spanish Steps. Dates Approximate.
Redentore Church Feast Day
Venice
7/20/2019 - 7/21/2019
Celebrations include the Holy Mass, religious procession to the Palladian basilica, gondola race, local food and fireworks.
Festa della Madonna della Neve
Various locations (see website)
8/5/2019
Celebrates the miraculous August snow that fell in the 4th century.
Truffle Market
San Pietro Avellana
8/11/2019
This region is sometimes overlooked as a truffle destination, but a large percentage of Italy's truffles actually come from here.
Terzieri Palio
Montecassiano
8/12/2019 - 8/25/2019
Re-enactment of historic early 1400's competitions, parades, medieval costume and street scenes, music, and food stands.
Ferragosto (Assumption Day)
Nationwide
8/15/2019
On this day and the days before and after,;local celebrations include music, food, and fireworks.
Gastronomic September
Parma
9/1/2019 - 9/30/2019
A culinary journey and experiences involving local products known all over the world.
Agrialp
Bolzano
11/7/2019 - 11/10/2019
Alpine Agricultural Fair
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