Strawberries are celebrated in the town of Nemi, where some of the best are grown. While visitors sample the fruit, confections, and wine, music, dancing, and fireworks complete the festival atmosphere.
Pink Night
Rimini
June 30 - July 1, 2012
Paint the town pink and join Rimini’s Pink Night celebration! All venues, including restaurants, clubs, bars, shops and more, collaborate from dusk ‘til dawn to create a program of concerts, theater performances, light installations and art displays for all to enjoy.
District Tournament
Campo del Torneo, Oria
August 1 - August 31, 2012
Every year the city of Oria re-enacts the tournament of the districts ordered by Frederick II in 1225. This event boasts over 400 actors in full costume competing in a series of events spanning from horse battle to pulling weights.
Ferrara Hot-Air Balloon Festival
Ferrara
September 7 - September 16, 2012
Gaze upon the sky as hot-air balloons, aircraft models and kites fill the heavens or join the fun with a parachute tour over the community.
Women's Fiction Festival
Matera
September, 2012
The Women's Fiction Festival, located near the Sassi of Matera UNESCO World Heritage site, will delight literary connoisseurs with panels devoted to developments in women's fiction. Also enjoy the number of book signings by visiting authors and various workshops for both writers and editors alike.
Venice Marathon
Venice
October 28, 2012
This annual marathon showcases Venice’s beautiful landscapes by starting in the nearby city of Stra, running through the Brenta Riviera and ending in the waterfront, near the Riva dei Sette Martiri. Also be sure to catch the Exposport, a sport and leisure fair,for the latest in sports gear.
Verona Horse Fair
Verona
November 1 - November 4, 2012
The Verona Horse Fair, held since 1898, is a showcase and celebration of horses and horse riding. It has become one of the largest equestrian events in Italy and includes over 700 exhibitions from around the world. This event invites visitors to participate in guided riding tours as well as observe magnificent displays of skill.
La Sgambeda
Livigno
December, 2012
A 42 kilometer cross country skiing race tests aficionados along the Spöl Valley in Livigno. Enjoy the thrill and exhilaration of the main race or watch the action from the nearby Livigno Resort.
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