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Some interesting pageants and carnivals in the Amandola Macerata and Ascoli Piceno Le Marche Area (2)
9] ‘Palio Storico di San Giovanni’. Porto Recanati.
Historic representation set in late '800. It takes place in August and finishes on the third Saturday of August with the procession of the "sciabbegotti con Ie coffe". It features a race in which the competitors carry wicker baskets full of fish from the sea to the market as quickly as possible, without dropping anything.
10]‘Palio’ San Ginesio.
Historic representation from the mid XIV century. It takes place in the period of ferragosto (the August bank holiday) in a perfectly reconstructed medieval setting. On 13 August, the Palio della Pacca takes place, followed by the Palio degli Anelli on 15 August.
11] ‘Palio del Serafino’ Sarnano.
Historic representation set between the end of the XIII and the start of the XIV century. It takes place in August and ends on the second Sunday of the month with competitions of Tiro alla Fune (tug-of-war), Corsa delle Brocche, Salita al Palo and Taglio del Tronco.
12] ‘Palio dei Castelli San Severino’ M. Marche.
Historic representation of the XV century. It takes place in June and finishes on the third Saturday of the month with competitions of Tiro alla Fune (tug-of war), Corsa dei Sacchi (sack races) and Corsa delle Tom.
13] ‘Tolentino 815’. Tolentino.
Historic, military representation of the Napoleonic period. The display takes place in the Castello della Rancia on the first Sunday of may, with processions and military exercises.
14] ‘Festa della Madonna di San Giovanni’.Ripatransone
In early May -
Otherwise known as the 'Fire Horse' this festival consists of a huge model horse going up in a spectacular combination of flames and fireworks.
15] ‘Dono dei Ceri a San Nicola’.Tolentino.
Historic representation of the 1400's in which the Art Corporations of Tolentino, via their Priori, present San Nicola with a candle and a precious banner decorated with coats of arms. The display takes place between the last week in August and the first week in September with games in the square: Corsa a piedi (running races), Tiro alla Fune (tug-of-war) and an archery tournament.
16] ‘Sul Ponte del Diavolo’. Tolentino.
Historic representation of the XII century; a mix of legend and history about the Ponte del Diavolo. The event takes place between the last Sunday of August and mid September with displays of craft workshops, dance, archery and Giostra dell' Anello (a target jousting game) upon the Ponte Del Diavolo.
17]’ La Disfida del Bracciale’. Treia.
Historic presentation set at the beginning of the nineteenth century that re enacts the Gioco del Pallone col Bracciale; a game of ancient origins that developed greatly in the Renaissance period. Each year the challenge is celebrated on the first Sunday of August, following ten days of celebration that begin on the Friday preceding the last Sunday of July.
18]'Giostra della Quintana'- Ascoli Piceno
is Medieval Jousting based on a 14th century version which took place in honor of Saint Emidio. Six riders test their horsemanship.First Sunday in August
19] ‘Torneo delle Guaite’. Visso.
Historic representation set in XIII century when the Town council of Visso was divided into five guaite.The event takes place at the end of July and ends on the first Sunday in August with archery competitions.
20] Urbino
Superb medieval pageant in the historical heart of this perfect Renaissance town.Third Sunday in August
21] ‘Formaggio di Fossa’ - Sogliano al Rubicone
The cheeses buried earlier in the year see the light of day once more. Final Week NovemberAlso at Talamello and Sant'Agata Feltria. |
