Eventi Maremma in May

Maremma Events in May

This months "eventi Maremma" in May - Maremma events in May - includes a medieval crossbow competition set in the incredible backdrop of the stunning middle ages city of Massa Marittima (one of my very favourite places in Maremma). Plus a night of pirates, a feast for mushroom lovers, a cowboy show and wine tasting on a grand scale.

May Events in Tuscany & Lazio

6 - 8 May 2011
PORTO ERCOLE
La Notte dei Pirate - the Night of Pirates

The fifth edition of of this event for locals and tourists alike kicks off at 19:00 with a large number of free plates of roasted fish on the beach of the port and continues for three days finishing with the presentation of "Piatto d'oro" (a plate of gold) to the best crew and for the best decorated pirates den. This event is great for kids.

6- 8 May 2011
ALBINIA (Orbetello)
SOLE & SOLE

Described as a gastronomic journey of excellence, try a range of dishes of traditional maremmana home-cooking prepared by the skilled cooks of the Consorzio Welcome Maremma accompanied by music and a piano bar.

7 May 2011
ARCIDOSSO
Fiera di Primavera - Spring Festival

A morning to afternoon event.

7 - 8 May 2011
MONTIERI
Festa al Prugnolo - Blackthorn Festival

The 7th of May is a day of nature amongst the woodlands surrounding this Tuscan hill town during which you can learn the secrets of the most prized of mushrooms, the "Prugnolo" fungi, followed by a tatsting of local typical products based upon the Prugnolo, and then a dinner of local foods with music. This one is definitely for mushroom lovers!

On Sunday 8th May there are gastronomic food stands, markets, shows, local artisans, and the opportunity to purchase Maremma foods directly from the farmers and artisans that produce them. With both a lunch and dinner of typicallocal dishes and specialities.

9 May 2011
CASTELDELPIANO
Fiera di San Vincenzo

A large marjet filling the streets of Casteldelpiano.

12, 18 May 2011
ROSELLE (Grosseto)
Il leggendario spettacolo equestre con i butteri della Maremma - The legendary Maremma cowboys horse show

An exhibition of the Maremma Butteri (cowboys) - the last herdsmen of Europe - with pure bred Maremma horses and cows. Location: la Fattoria il Marruchetone. For reservations call 333 9579733.

14 -15 May 2011
ARCIDOSSO
1 Edizione Sentiero Natura - 1st Edition of the

An eco-gastronomic Tuscany festival in which you can try typical local products based on the local herbs of the stunning volcanic Monte Amiata in the towns restaurants.

21 - 23 May 2011
BRACCAGNI (Grosseto)
Maremma Wine Shire

The second edition of this Maremma wine tasting and promotion event.

22 May 2011
MASSA MARITTIMA
Balestro del Girifalco

In the ancient and noble mining capital of la Maremma the three districts of the town renew the age-old challenge for supremacy in the art of crossbow shooting. The event is held in honour of the Maremma saint Bernardino Albizzeschi, known as San Bernardino of Siena. The competition is preceeded by costumed medieval parades and a wonderful exhibition of flag-waving.

TIP: A tip if you have young children with you and don't think that they will sit still through the whole competition - it takes about two hours (even one adult friend of mine got twitchy sitting in one place for so long!). Arrive in time at the beginning to find a strategic position in the town to watch the wonderful spectacle of the medieval porcessions with music through the streets - the colours and sounds are truly something for the senses - buy a homemade ice cream "gelato" (Bar Centrale is my favourite place), and leisurely explore the town. And then, just before the climax of the competition return to the piazza in which it is held (Piazza Garibaldi) as the gates that shield the event from those who haven't brought tickets are opened for the whole town to enter and watch for free the ultimate shots from the handmade crossbows.

Photo by kind permission of Enzo Tiberi

29 May 2011
ALBERESE (Grosseto)
Pedalata nel Parco Naturale della Maremma Alberese - Pedaling in the Natural Park of Maremma Alberese

Open to all and starting at 09:00 in the Piazza del Combattente in Alberese, this cultural and sport event will take you through the road of olives where it is possible to see native park animals, a visit to the medieval tower "La Torre Saracena" of the castle "Castel Marino" of Collelungo (with a Park guide for free), time upon the gorgeous beach to take a dip or relax in the shade of the "pineta" pine woods for lunch, then return with the Maremma Butteri cowboys to Alberese for refreshments and local typical products. A perfect Sunday in Maremma: we will be there! For information telephone 329 1543593.

Photo by kind permission of Kaoscube

With kind thanks to local Massa Marittima photographer Enzo Tiberi for his permission to use his stunning shot at the top of this page of a medieval man and his eagle at: I love this photograph.