Palio di S. Lorenzo and the Palio con la Montata Boat races on the River Arno between the town neighbourhoods (rioni) with traditional local craft known as gozzi. The Palio con la Montata also involves crossing the river on a rope. Third Sunday of July and the third Sunday of September

Settembre limitese Folklore, shows, food and wine evenings and a host of other events to liven up late-summer evenings. Every evening in September

Cerreto Guidi

Medicea Market fair of Chianti DOCG wine held in the splendid setting of the “Medici bridges”. Also features a wine competition and cultural events. Second week of July

Palio del Cerro Traditional folklore event with a historic pageant and ancient games contest held in the atmospheric night-time setting of the “Medici bridges”. Last Sunday of August

Empoli

Giornate busoniane Musical programme devoted to the great pianist and composer Ferruccio Busoni. From November to April

Luci della città Packed programme of exhibitions, concerts, shows and cultural events liven up summer evenings in the town centre. Tuesdays and Thursdays in July

Fucecchio

Palio delle Contrade Historic procession and traditional horse race (palio) between the town neighbourhoods (contrade). Third Sunday in May

Marea Open-air music festival for young people in the Buca di Sant’Andrea (a former quarry). Also features theatre, exhibitions, debates and sports events. End of June – Beginning of July

Montelupo Fiorentino

Festa Internazionale della Ceramica The International Ceramics Festival is a week-long event devoted to Montelupo’s most important traditional craft. Features exhibitions, workshops by master ceramicists, cultural itineraries and shows. Third week of June

Montelupo Artigianato Craft and antiques fair in the streets of the old town centre of Montelupo. Stalls for collector’s items. The town centre shops also open specially for the occasion. Sundays as per calendar

Vinci

Celebrazioni leonardiane A rich programme of events organized in Vinci to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Leonardo (15 April 1452). Opens each year with the Lettura Vinciana, a lecture about the work of Leonardo da Vinci given by a scholar of international repute at the Biblioteca Leonardiana. From the second half of April to the end of June

Vinci d’Estate Summer programme of theatre, music and folklore, which opens each year with the Ad alta voce event. Held in the atmospheric night-time setting of Piazza dei Guidi. Second half of July

Informations
Intercouncil Tourist Office - Vinci
tel. 0571 568012 - fax 0571 567930
terredelrinascimento@comune.vinci.fi.it