August in Tuscany and Umbria
August is the time of sunny days and cooler nights. Umbria and Tuscany are a little less busy because of vacation time of the local people. On the other hand this is the time to experience the local festivities and enjoy the genuine local food. Enjoy!
BETTONA PERUGIA
AUGUST 1 TO 8 – THE GOOSE FESTIVAL – Every night dinners with local goose cooked Umbrian way!
CASTEL RIGONE
FESTA DEI BARBARI – AUGUST 4 TO 7
http://www.castelrigone.com/festadeibarbari/
CASTIGLION DEL LAGO
August 20 to September 4 – XII Festival di Musica Classica Palazzo della Corgna 
CORCIANO – AUGUST 6 TO 21
LOCAL SUMMER FESTIVAL
CITTA’ DELLA PIEVE
August 6 and 7 the White Night, music and events all night long, up to 6.00 AM in the morning!
PALIO DEI TERZIERI – NOT TO MISS ONE OF THE BEST AUGUST IN TUSCANY AND UMBRIA EVENT
August 10 to 21 – Every night entertainment, music and social Medieval dinner with children all ages with Medieval costumes.
http://www.paliodeiterzieri.it/
Here is the program: http://www.paliodeiterzieri.it/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/depliant-2016-programma-completo-interno.jpg
August 26- 27 and 28 Shakespeare: “SOGNO DI UNA NOTTE DI MEZZA ESTATE” at 9,30 pm at Teatro Comunale – Accademia degli Avvaloranti organized by International Opera Theater of Philadelphia, art direction by Karen Saillant. More info: Info@cittadellapieve.org https://www.facebook.com/
CORTONA
August 2 – street food and dinner t the main square from 4.00 PM – Only for foodies!
CORTONA MIX FESTIVAL – July 30 August 6
http://www.cortonamixfestival.it/
We’re pretty sure to be there for the opening aperitivo at 6.00 pm at Palazzone.
And if you are in Cortona, also do not miss the international photo Festival
https://www.facebook.com/festivalcortonaonthemove/
AUGUST 10 – CALICI SOTTO LE STELLE – WINES UNDER THE START
AUGUST 14 AND 15 – TBONE STEAK FESTIVAL
AUGUST 20 AND 21 PORCINI MASHROOM FESTIVAL
FOLIGNO
CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL – AUGUST 25 TO 28 https://www.facebook.com/events/535589903309610/
MAGIONE SUMMER FESTIVAL AUGUST 6 TO 14
http://www.prolocomagione.it/?n=palio&c=conosci
https://www.facebook.com/proloco.magione?fref=ts
IN MAGIONE AREA – BEST RESTAURANT IS http://www.osteriarossodisera.net/
MONTALCINO
AUGUST 13 – The hunting celebrations…..11.00 AM the traditional Ballo del trescone event at Piazza del Popolo – this is a nice event for all the family and at 17.45 PM street parade from Piazza Cavour
AUGUST 14 – 9.30 Starting of the hunting celebrations along the city – 17.45 PM street parade from Piazza Cavour – than bow and arrow challenge.
MONTEPULCIANO
AUGUST 10 CALICI SOTTO LE STELLE – THE BIGGEST MID SUMMER WINE EVENT
http://www.calicidistellemontepulciano.it/it/
AUGUST 19 – WINERIES AT THE SQUARE from 7.00 pm – free entrance
BRAVIO DELLE BOTTI FROM AUGUST 20 – NOT TO MISS ONE OF THE BEST AUGUST IN TUSCANY AND UMBRIA EVENT
https://www.facebook.com/Bravio-delle-Botti-109721563055/?ref=ts&fref=ts&qsefr=1
http://www.braviodellebotti.com/storia-del-bravio/
ORVIETO
UMBRIA FOLK http://www.umbriafolkfestival.it/
PACIANO
To have updates on whats going on in Paciano the best is via facebook! Also this year we follow on to celebrate our first MILLENNIUM since the village was build.
AUGUST 8 – 9.00 PM AT PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICA – Concert of “The Arches of the Trasimeno” of the Trasimeno Music School with screenings and interventions in support of the international organization “Mayors for Peace” (Mayors for Peace). Organizes “Comune di Paciano” and “Centro Terzo Millennio
AUGUST 9 – 9.00 PM PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICA – “PINOCCHIO” Representation realized by the theater workshop teenagers with the support of adults organized by “The Future and the Memory.” Adapted and directed by Daniela Del Buono
AUGUST 10 – 9.00 PM AT PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICA – 70’s music concert with words and voices of a reconstructed historical band of Paciano.
AUGUST 11 – 9.30 PM AT PIAZZA SANTA MARIA Evening dedicated to all fans of ballroom dancing with an orchestra able to cheer throughout the evening with dance music for couples and groups.
From 7:00 pm. – DINNER IN THE GARDENS – info: +39 329 1261572
AUGUST 12 – 10 PM PIAZZA SANTA MARIA – DEE RADIO COVER BAND ANNI 60-70-80-90
Live music by a cover band that incorporates the best songs of the past years and turns them into a party and in a blaze of dancing and merriment.
From 7:00 pm. – DINNER IN THE GARDENS info: +39 329 1261572
AUGUST 13 EVENT IN HONOR OF SANTA BONOSA – CARS BENEDICTION AND 9.00 PM MESS
10.00 PM A tribute band of the famous Italian group “NOMADS” who will sing the most popular songs of the group founded by Augusto Daolio.
From 7:00 pm. – DINNER IN THE GARDENS – info: +39 329 1261572
AUGUST 14 – 9.00 PM CORSA DEI CARRETTI “LA DISCESA A BESTIA – Will be the evening of the great return of the carts in the streets of the village of Paciano for the special edition W “In Borgo”!
From 7:00 pm. – DINNER IN THE GARDENS info: +39 329 1261572
corsa dei carretti from paciano.org
AUGUST 15 – ARTE STORIA CULTURA 6.00 PM Andrea Maddalena presents the August dedicated to the Etruscans.
I GIOCHI DEL MILLENNIO MILLENNIUM GAMES ORE 21:30 – Piazza Santa Maria – NOT TO MISS ONE OF THE BEST AUGUST IN TUSCANY AND UMBRIA EVENT FOR FAMILIES
Third challenge between the districts of Paciano with traditional games and pageants. The districts “il Faldo”, “Spaccacerro” and “Le Fonti” compete openly.
From 7:00 pm. – DINNER IN THE GARDENS info: +39 329 1261572
AUGUST 26
9.00 PM – Multicultural evening in the magical atmosphere of the Palace Baldeschi garden, a unique moment for singing, playing and reading with friends, Italian and Francesci, but also … the British, Americans, Australians, Japanese – Info: Barbara 349 0952566 Leslie 340 2875284 (english language)
more news and photo from paciano.org
email: gemellaggiopaciano@libero.it
MORE DETAILS:
http://www.paciano.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/estate-a-paciano-2016-bassa.pdf
PANICALE
All August – every Thursday Mosaico Sonoro – free concerta t the main square around 9.30 pm and street market from 6.00 PM
August 24 and 26 – free opera concert from 1787 at Teatro cesare Caporali – free entrance. Info: + 39 348 7431759 More info: Municipality of Panicale. Better to arrive early to get the free ticket!
September 8 to 11 the Wine Festival
https://www.facebook.com/proloco.panicale/?fref=ts
PASSIGNANO
24 to 28 of August – Food festival with candle lights alone the lake Trasimeno….very romantic!
27 and 28 of August -Vintage Festival – street market from 10.00 AM
PERUGIA
the night of the stars – August 10 – 
SAN CASCIANO DEI BAGNI
August 6 and up to September every Saturday – From 7.00 PM Fonteverde Resort – dj set under the stars
SARETANO
THE SARACINO JOUST – AUGUST 11, 14 and 15
http://www.giostradelsaracino.it/
SIENA
AUGUST 16 THE PALIO – NOT TO MISS AND TO BOOK IN ADVANCE
https://www.youtube.com/user/wwwilpalioorg/
TRASIMENO VINTAGE FESTIVAL
AUGUST 27 TO 28 AT PASSIGNANO https://www.facebook.com/events/509097959280456/
VITELLINO – CASTIGLION DEL LAGO
THE PASTA FESTIVAL – 4-5 -6 AND 7 OF AUGUST
August in Tuscany and Umbria – pasta festival
