Events in Italy

Festival of St. Joseph
Siena
March 17 - March 18, 2012

Dating back to the middle ages, this festival is held each year to honor St. Joseph, the saint that saved Sicily from famine. With such a theme for a festival, you can expect vast amounts of food present. The festival includes music, street performers and other artists and makes for a great family option to spend the day. Be sure to try the fritelle, or fried rice balls that are for sale on the streets.

Balestro del Girifalco
Massa Marittima
May 20, 2012

The Flying Falcon Joust or Balestro del Girifalco is a crossbow shooting contest between different districts of Mass Marittima, a small gem of a town located in the wilderness of the Maremma. The contest ends with a competition to shoot down a mechanical falcon. Afterwards everyone binges on food, drink and merriment. Colorful parades brighten up the town and fill the air with excitement.

Heineken Jammin' Festival
San Giuliano Park, Venice, Italy
June 7 - June 10, 2012

Since 1998 the Heineken Jammin' Festival has become one of Europe's most well known summer rock festivals. The venue is the famous San Giuliano Park in Venice which overlooks the Venice Lagoon. Each year the line up is a mix of both Italian and international rock groups. The headliners confirmed this year are Coldplay, Negramaro and Vasco.