Gastronomic Appointments in Lands of Faenza
The forgotten fruits Festival
During an autumnal weekend there is nothing better than exploring the "Land of the herbs and forgotten fruits", in the heart of the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines. This particular event takes place during the third weekend of October in Faenza. From the Saturday afternoon to the Sunday evening, the farmers of Casola Valsenio sell, at the street stands in the old city centre, autumnal fruits picked from old plants which have survived cultivation changes or from new plants cultivated after the regain of interest for rustic food.
The products of cultivated or wild fruit-bearing plants that once grew near the farmhouses, in fields or woods, were almost exclusively intended to domestic consumption or small local markets, so that they were one with the culture, mentality and way of living of the past peasant population, sharing at the same time their sudden disappearance.
Besides the market exhibition, a series of further dressing, decorations and reconstructions sends us back to the rural environment of the past.
Proloco Casola Valsenio
Tel. +39 0546 73033
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Olive tree and oil Festival
Exhibition and sale of oil proceeding straight from the mill of the C.A.B. (Agricultural Cooperative of Brisighella) and of traditional products of the C.o.p.a.f. (Consortium for the enhancement of typical products of Faenza and Forli).
At the restaurants and stand, opened in the evening too, one can taste specialities prepared with a typical kind of pears (pere vulpine), cheese, pork and much more, everything in relation with the festival.
Visitors can listen to music, enjoy the folkloric tradition of this land, rejoicing in games and various events. During the day, a small tourist train and a horse-drawn carriage will tour through the city streets to the children delight.
Tourist Office of Brisighella
Tel. +39 0546 81166 - fax: +39 0546 81166
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Riolizie. Oenogastronomy under the Christmas Tree
Those who love oenogastronomy should visit Riolo Terme Riolizie during the second half of December. Every night at dinner and on Sunday at lunch too, "Lo spettacolo della buona tavola" ("The show of good food") will take place at "I Pini" and "Villa Golini" restaurants and at "La Querciola" farm holiday, where one can taste delicious food surrounded by the friendly Christmas atmosphere.
In addition to wine tasting and local productions, attention is paid also to children thanks to the organization of Christmas events; the presence of make-up artists, entertainment organizers and workshops will amuse all the children.
Riolizie is an important event for those who love the gastronomy of Romagna, filling the town centre of Riolo Terme with delicacies. It is a unique and original way to celebrate Christmas..
IAT Riolo Terme
Tel +390546 71044 - fax +39 0546 71932
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The Nougat Festival of Faenza
On the 8th of December, every corner of Faenza, from Piazza del Popolo to Piazza San Francesco, is flooded with the delicious smell of nougat.
In addition to nougat, one can buy dried fruits, salami, cheese and various products such as trinkets, toys, candles, household items, Christmas decorations and figurines for nativity scenes. The tourist, walking through these stands, will have the chance to admire the beauties of this place rich in art and ceramics.
Pro Loco - IAT Office
Tel. e fax +39 0546 25231
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San Rocco Fair
This fair finds its roots in the fourteenth century and is one of the oldest events organized in Romagna. Since many years, it has been taking up at least one third of the city on the first Sunday of November. Various activities are organized, including the religious celebrations taking place in the sanctuary and the church dedicated to the saint, so as a series of other events.
Besides exhibitions, among which the one dedicated to cars and vintage tractors, conferences, shows and games for children, many street markets are organized: the medieval fair, the market of traditional seasonal products, the exhibition of traditional craft and the trade show of animals with horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens and even ostrich.
Accademia Medioevale di FaenzaSoc. Coop. a r.l. (Faenza Medieval Academy)
Tel. +39 0546 681281 / +39 335 7000994 - fax +39 0546 24700
Pro Loco - IAT Office
Tel. e fax +39 0546 25231
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