Events in Italy
November 2016 events
November 2016 | La Gazzetta Italiana
All Saints Day, Nov. 1 - Truffles and olives are the stars of November. It is a national holiday and many of the shops close down but, tourists can find their way to the open museums and churches.
All Souls Day, Nov. 2 - Italians honor their...
October 2016 Events
October 2016 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Mushrooms, chestnuts, chocolate, and truffles dominate the fall’s food, wine and harvest festivals and World Pasta Day is Oct. 23.
Alba (Cuneo/Piemonte). The White Truffle festival is one of the biggest festivals in Italy. A major event is...
September 2016 Events
September 2016 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Summer comes to an end, but festivals and traditional celebrations do not!
Venice (Aug. 4) – Regatta Storica. Oar boat races featuring men, women and children are staged following a parade. Hundreds of people in costume take part in the...
August 2016 Events
August 2016 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The end of summertime is still a popular time throughout Italy for festivals, music concerts and fireworks. Agosto is also vacation time for Italians who prefer the seaside. Most shops and businesses close for the celebration of Ferragosto...
Italian Festivals Big and Small
October 2011 | Margie Longano Miklas
Si sà che agli italiani piace celebrare le cosiddette Sagre o Festival che si organizzano durante l'anno in tantissime comunità del territorio Italiano. Tante di queste sono famose anche all'estero. E' una opportunità per gli...