Seasonal Events & Festivals near San Gimignano

BOCCACCESCA in CERTALDO - October

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Boccaccesca brings to light the gastronomic tradition and combines it with the research, led by the chefs of the event, now known throughout Italy for their experiments...

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HONEY WEEK in Montalcino - 2nd Sunday of September

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At the beginning of September, inside the 14th century fortress of Montalcino, the national honey market and other typical local products are back.

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MONTERIGGIONI DI TORRI SI CORONA - July

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The Medieval Festival of Monteriggioni is an unmissable event of the Tuscan summer. In the magnificent scenery of Monteriggioni's city walls for two weekends...

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VOLTERRA AD 1398 - 3rd and 4th Sunday of August

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The festival takes place in the center of Volterra and in the magnificent Castle Park. The historic center of the city is surrounded by a never-ending past and visitors are transported...

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PALIO in CASOLE D'ELSA - 2nd Sunday of July

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It is a horse race that takes place each year in honor of St. Isidore. Its origins date back to 1800's.

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MERCANTIA in CERTALDO - July

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This is an International Street Theater Festival, which takes place in the streets, squares and gardens of Certaldo Alta, the old city. Trampers, puppets, fire eaters, statue men perform in a magical atmosphere...

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FERIE DELLE MESSI in San Gimignano - 3rd weekend of June

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It is an historical event that takes place in the streets and squares of San Gimignano, with stalls and reenactments of arts and crafts of the Middle Ages and with performances...

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PALIO DI SIENA - 2nd of July, 2017 and 16th of August 16, 2017

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The Palio is an historic competition that attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. The Palio has been going on for more than 100 years and is one of the most popular folk festival...

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