Rome Marathon
Rome
18 Mar - 21 Mar, 2010

The Marathon of Rome is more of a celebration than a road race. In the days leading up to the event, the city prepares with information booths, concerts, and performances. There is also a run just for fun, for those of us not quite in shape for the full 26.2 mile race!

Photoshow
Rome
27 Mar - 29 Mar, 2010

At Rome’s annual Phtoshow, the world is on display through the lens of digital and film-based cameras! Come join the thousands of visitors that flock to this event and check out the hundreds of artists’ exhibits!

Scoppio del Carro - Explosion of the Cart
Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Italy
4 Apr 2010

Every year on Easter Sunday, the citizens of Florence gather to observe the explosion of a dove-shaped rocket. Should this religious ritual run smoothly, good luck is blessed upon the city in venues of harvests, business and everyday life.

Strawberry & Flower Feast
Nemi
Jun 2010

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
1 Jul - 4 Jul, 2010

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
1 Aug - 31 Aug, 2010

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.

Women's Fiction Festival
Matera
Sep 2010

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.

Ferrara Hot-Air Balloon Festival
Ferrara
19 Sep - 28 Sep, 2010

Gaze upon the colorful sky as hot-air balloons, aircraft models and kites fill the heavens or join the fun with a parachute tour over the community.

Venice Marathon
Venice
24 Oct 2010

This annual marathon showcases Venice’s beautiful landscapes by starting in the nearby city of Stra, running through the magnificent Brenta Riviera and ending in Venice's glorious waterfront at 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
4 Nov - 7 Nov, 2010

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.