Volterra in Tuscany - annual events in Volterra

 

Volterra - Annual Cultural, Gastronomic and Sporting Events

APRIL
Marzuolo (bianchetto) truffle fair - click here for more about this white truffle variety.
Arts & Crafts (an entire day dedicated to local crafts)

MAY
Volterra crossbow competition

Volterra crossbow competition

JUNE
5 June - Festa of the Patron Saint of Volterra
Festivities by the historic groups of Volterra

JULY
Volterrateatro - (important theatrical event)
The Etruscan Cup - Agility dog show
Volterra Jazz

AUGUST
Volterra Jazz
The City of Volterra Cup - Automobile hill climb
Volterra A.D 1398 - Mediaeval Fair (for approximately 2 weeks)

Not to be missed!

Volterra AD 1398 - takes place during the last whole week of August, starting Sunday
(There is an entry fee - this was 7 euros in 2007)

volterra costunes volterra drummers
volterra dumpling makers volterra fruit
volterra juggler volterra meal
volterra swordsmen volterra swordsmen

Click here for other festivals of Tuscany

SEPTEMBER
Astiludio - National historic flag throwing competition (first Sunday of month)

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Truffle fair the last weekend of October and first weekend of November.

 

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