June to August 2009

SAGRA DELLE CILIEGIE – CHERRY FESTIVAL – PASTENA

June 7

A traditional appointment with a day of beauty and health. A parade of floats on the theme of cherries, which are distributed free of charge at the Grotte di Pastena, is accompanied by guided tours inside the caves.
 

INFIORATE DEL CORPUS DOMINI - ALATRI

June 12 to 14

On the occasion of the feast of Corpus Christi the streets and villages of Ciociaria become flowered meadows with scenes from the life of Jesus and the Virgin. Among them we recall the world's largest festival of this kind in Alatri, first entry in the Guinness Book of Records, as well as Casamari, Sora, Cervaro, Ceprano and Morolo.

XX FESTA DEL TARTUFO NERO PREGIATO – CAMPOLI APPENINO

June 20-21

The exhibition and tasting of black truffles, as well as other typical products, doc wines and extra virgin olive oil from Ciociaria. Traditional songs and dances, truffle dog races and truffle dishes from Campoli, and a display of local handicrafts are the characteristic elements of the festival.

FESTIVAL DELLA ZAMPOGNA - ACQUAFONDATA

June 27 to 28

Concerts, documentaries and conferences with the greatest contemporary musicians, lovers and experts of the zampogne, a Ciociarian type of bagpipe, with innovators and builders of zampogne, tastings of local products, many surprises, music and crafts on display in downtown Acquafondata.
 

FESTIVAL CITTÀ MEDIEVALI – MONTE S.G.CAMPANO

June - July

Now in its XXIX edition, the International Festival of the Medieval Cities, held in Monte San Giovanni Campano is a "tribute" to music, which echoes the notes of illustrious musicians and conductors of virtuous instrumental groups.

ISOLA LIRI BLUES FESTIVAL – ISOLA LIRI

July 3 to 7

Extraordinary personalities from the international blues music scene will take turns on stage in the town of Isola del Liri . The Liri Blues Festival, one of the most prestigious European blues festivals, takes place in the "City of Music" with its majestic waterfalls, combined with a magic and evocative atmosphere reminiscent of New Orleans.
Various forthcoming concerts will take place in Isola del Liri Superiore. On Saturday, July 5, the Blues Night will be held in the Old Town.

INTERNATIONAL HANG-GLIDING COMPETITION - TRE PONTI, CAMPO GUERRANO

summer

The quality of flight conditions in the valley permits the final stages of the Italian championship to be held here as well as international gatherings which see the participation of athletes from all over the world. The competitions start from the take-off runway in the area of the Three Bridges, and they land on the plain of Campo Guerrano. During the festival, when you raise your eyes to the heavens, you can see gliders dotting the sky in every part of the Valley.

ATINA JAZZ FESTIVAL – ATINA SUPERIORE

July 23 to 27

International festival which has taken place in Atina since 1986. It is one of the most prestigious Italian jazz festivals where many world famous artists such as Chick Corea, Michel Petrucciani, Gilberto Gil, Ambrogio Sparagna, Stefano Di Battista have performed.

INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL – ATINA

July 29 to August 1

For years Atina has animated its lively summer by hosting the International Folklore Festival with groups from all over the world. A cultural exchange between peoples, united in the name of folk and popular traditions involving a public which participates increasingly, breathing in the atmosphere of other people’s traditions during the days of the event.

FESTA DEL VINO - GALLINARO

August 13

A wine festival packed with people which turns into a noisy party thanks to free tastings of local wines and dishes, music and dance.

PASTORIZIA IN FESTIVAL - PICINISCO

August

From 8 to 10August, the VII edition of "Pastorizia in Festival" will be held in Picinisco. As a frame for the festival, there will be ethno-musical performances by street artists, gastronomic and local crafts stands, juggling, but especially good music and conferences relating to the theme of sheepfarming.

FESTIVITÀ MADONNA DI CANNETO - Settefrati

August 18 to 22

Ogni anno, compagnie di pellegrini provenienti da tutta la provincia e dalle vicine regioni si riuniscono in lunghe processioni per raggiungere a piedi scalzi il santuario mariano di Canneto (Settefrati) circondato da monti rivestiti di faggi e dal riposante verde dei boschi.

CASTELLO REGGAE – CASTELLO DI ALVITO

August 21/22/23

"The music we love in the place we love." Three days of reggae music in the medieval castle of Alvito.
Free entry, free camping.

For more information about events in the territory: www.ciociariaturismo.it - www.valledicomino.it