It is of course never necessary to be bored in Rome, with the many concerts, markets and other events that take place every Saturday and Sunday. Still it can be interesting to leave the capital sometimes and check out one of the small towns surrounding the Eternal City, especially when there is some kind of festival or sagra going on. Many of these have been held for generations and are steeped in tradition. Many of the towns themselves have food specialties that form extra attractions.
Festivals Outside Rome This Week (starting Friday November 4, 2011)
- The 12th edition of the Festival of the Novello Wine and Oil takes place in Vignanello in the Province of Viterbo. (November 4, 5 and 6)
Finished festivals outside Rome
- The city of Bracciano is holding its annual International Folklore Festival. From August 22 until August 30.
- Until August 29, Scandriglia (province of Rieti) will be the stage of a Rodeo festival. “Men and Horses. Western Spirit Pro Rodeo”, the event is called.
- Montalto di Castro: Festival of the Asparagus (May 27-28-29, 2011)
- Cerveteri: Annual agricultural machinery fair, combined with the first edition of the Sagra delle Fragole (Strawberry Festival), from May 13 until May 15, 2011.
- Ardea: Spring at the Landriana, an annual garden fair in the frazione Tor San Lorenzo, about 40km south of Rome (from April 22 until April 25, 2011).
- Grottaferrata: The 411th edition of the Fiera di Grottaferrata is held in the Abbey of Saint Nilus, from April 9 until April 17.
- Velletri (Province of Rome): The annual Festa delle Camelie is held for the 17th time. A treat for flower lovers, but not only: Street artists and a parade in traditional costumes. (March 19 and 20, 2011)
