In September, folk traditions flourish in the municipalities of the Florentine Area. Discovering them is an unusual way to approach the places you visit or where you decide to spend a holiday.
In addition to the well-known Rificolona festival in Florence, there are other fine occasions.
Ancient Signa fair Moving westwards to Signa, we find the Medieval Festival from 6 to 7 September. With the involvement of the entire population, performances, costumed banquets, a medieval market and the burning of the northern tower of Signa Castle are organised. More details in the page of the event
Palio delle Contrade e Giostra della Stella in Bagno a Ripoli The most famous palio is that of Siena, but Bagno a Ripoli also plays one, between four contrade (districts): Alfiere, Cavallo, Mulino, Torre. Saturday 14 September it's the day with the concluding Giostra della Stella, a horse race. To get to know
Grape festival at Impruneta With 98 editions, the Grape Festival is a tradition deeply felt by the people of Impruneta. Impruneta celebrates its most precious fruit, the grape, for almost an entire month, starting on 1 September with events every day until the 29th, when the show parades take place. Four districts Pallò, Sant'Antonio, Sante Marie, Fornaci. For more details
Bacco artigiano at Rufina Vineyards and wine are the focus of the Rufina festival: from 26 to 29 September, Bacco Artigiano returns. A celebration of the Chianti Rufina DOCG, with stands, events and the famous Carro matto (Crazy Cart), on which the stuffed flasks, historically the most popular container of wine, are organised.
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