Maremma Events
in September

Eventi Maremma in Settembre

Maremma events in September - "eventi Maremma in Settembre" - are a wonderful combination of livestock fairs, horse shows, palio's and concerts. And, for wine lovers, this month is a great month to visit Maremma for the all important "vendemmia" (grape harvest) is also celebrated with whole town "feste" (festivals) accompanied by home-cooked local foods. What could be better?!

Enjoy September in Maremma.

Tuscany Events in September

1 September 2010
GHIRLANDA (Massa Marittima)
Fiera di Ghirlanda - The Ghirlanda Festival

A small metalliferous hills livestock fair at which youngsters will love the pens of animals and sweet stalls (but after that they will probably be keen to go!). Read more about the Fiera di Ghirlanda.

1, 8 and 15 September 2010
ROSELLE (Grosseto)
Il leggendario spettacolo equestre con gli ultimi mandriani a cavollo in Europa - i Butteri della Maremma

A horse show by the last traditional herdsmen in Europe. (This event is organised by a private business.)

2 - 5 September 2010
PITIGLIANO
Settembre di Vino - September of Wine

Music, dinner, wine and local speciality food tasting. Plus, a very special opportunity to visit the ancient cellars carved into the local tufo rock. Together with guided walks through the incredible "Vie Cave" which are many kilometre long and up to twenty-five metres deep passageways carved through the tufo rock connecting Pitigliano with neighbouring Sovana and Sorano.

This one isn't to be missed. Trust me!

3 September 2010
GAVORRANO
Festival Teatro delle Rocce - Theatre of the Rocks Festival

A free classical orchestral concert.

3 September 2010
SATURNIA (Manciano)
Saturnia Festival 2010

A free concert commencing at 21:00 in the Piazza Vittoria Veneto.

3 September 2010
SCARLINO
Chiaro di Luna 2010

An end of summer concert held in the castle - Il Castello di Scarlino. Live music and a DJ.

3 - 5 September 2010
PODERI DI MONTEMERANO (Manciano)
Festa Poderana - Poderana Festival

A town festival over a long weekend with many typical local dishes and dancing. The food stalls are open on the Friday evening, and lunchtime and evenings on the Saturday and Sunday.

3- 12 September 2010
ROCCASTRADA
40th Settembre Roccastradino - the 40th Festival of Roccastrada

A gastronomic event based around the towns restaurants, with concerts and shows.

6 and 14 September 2010
VALPIANA (Massa Marittima)
Notte con gli Squali - a Night with the Sharks

A sleep-over for children at the Acquarium Mondo Marino: a great place to visit.

10 - 12 September 2010
MANCIANO
"Festa delle Cantine" - Festival of the Cellars

A three day festival of typical Maremman speciality foods, with Tuscan wine and a not to be missed opportunity to go down into the cellars in the historic centre of the town. The cellars open at 20:30, followed at 21:00 by shows.

12 September 2010
CAPALBIO
Palio della Madonna della Provvidenza - Palio of Our Lady of Providence

A horse traditional race between the "Contrade di Capalbio" - the districts or "quartiere" of the town.

12 September 2010
CAMPAGNATICO
Palio Storico dei Ciuchi - A historic donkey race

A traditional donkey race between the "quartiere" of "Centro", "Santa Maria", "Pieve" and "Castello" quarters of the town. A whole town event that will give you a twist on the Siena Palio!

17 - 18 September 2010
POGGIO MURELLA (Manciano)
Festa Paesana "La Bagana" - Village Festival

Dinner with live music and a piano bar.

17 - 19 September 2010
GROSSETO
Grosseto Festival dei Cavalli 2010 - Mostra e Campionato del Cavallo Maremmano
The Grosseto Horse Festival - Show and Maremmano Horse Championship

This is one of the most important events of the year in Maremma Grossetana and a must for horse lovers. Held in the Ex Centro Raccolta Quadrupedi, Via Castiglionese 201 a few kilometres from the centre of the city..

18 - 19 September 2010
MONTIERI
Fiera di Travale

"Esposizione bestiame e dugustazione produtti tipici locali" - a livestock exhibtion and typical local product tasting event.

18 - 19 September 2010
SCANSANO
Degustazioni di Morellino e Prodotti Tipici - Morellino Wine Tasting with and Typical Local Foods

Wine tasting with pizza! theatrical performances and live music.

23 - 25 September 2010
ISOLA DEL GIGLIO
III Festa dell'Uva e delle Cantine Aperte - The 3rd Festival of the Grape and Open Cellars

This is the islands gastronomic event for the month of September.

24 September 2010
LIVORNO
Jazz on the Road - the Garrison Fewell Trio

Starts at 22:00 at the Paradox Jazz Club in Via Vittorio Veneto number 11.

25 September 2010
SUVERETO
Spiriti nella Notte - Spirits in the Night

A night-time walk led by naturalist and ornithologist from the Riserva Naturale Provinciale Lago di Santa Luce to explore the nocturnal world of birds of prey in the area.

Starts 21:00 in the Giardini Piazza V. Veneto. Walking shoes, comfortable and waterproof clothing recommended.

26 September 2010
LIVORNO
Hammer Group Live

In the Old Fortress in Piazzale dei Marmi from 21:30

26 September 2010
SUVERETO
Il Borgo dei Ragazzi - The Village Boys

A day for children. A town event full of activities for children of all ages with storytelling, games, painting and more in the streets and squares of the historic town centre.

26 September - 17 October 2010
MASSA MARITTIMA
Sol Levante
Dalla calligrafia al post-modernismo nell'arte contemporanea giapponese - An art show from calligraphy to post-modern of the contemporary art of Japan

Palazzo dell'Abbondanza, Via Goldoni 10:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:00
Complesso Museale di San Pietro all'Orto, corso Diaz 10:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 18:00

Wishing you a great time at these Maremma events in September!