Events

The beautiful village of Grotte di Castro is located in the northern part of Tuscia and seen as one of the most beautiful and fascinating village in Lazio.

Each year this lovely town hosts numerous events and local festivals, celebrating their rich history and traditions.

Here is a list of the main events held in Grotte di Castro throughout the year:

January:

-“Sant’Antonio Abate”(St. Antonio Abate): held on the 17th, it includes traditional and beautiful festivities in honour of the saint with an animal benediction and a chance to try some of the local products produced in the area.

-“Concerto di Capodanno”(New Year’s Concert)

March:

- “Festa dell’Annunziata”(Annunciation Festival): religious celebrations held on the 25th.

March-April:

-“Passione di Cristo”(Passion of Christ): taking place on Holy Thursday, this beautiful festival skillfully and elegantly recreates the Passion of Christ in the heart of the town.

-“Settimana Santa”(Saint Week): colourful and exciting festivals, celebrations and rites for Easter.

July:

-“Scantinate Grottane”: during this festival the town’s cellars are opened and visitors are offered the chance to try the local products and wines of the area at a lovely and lively dinner.

-“Festa della Birra”(Beer Festival): held during the end of the month, this event celebrates beer with various entertainment and tastings.

August:

-“Regata Storica”(Historic Regatta): an elegant recreation of the ancient and interesting practice of fishing on the lake.

-“Festa della Patata”(Potato Festival):organized during the week of Ferragosto (the 15th).

-“Vivi il Lago”(Live the Lake): held in the Italian summer, this lovely festival includes entertainment and music, games and markets and the chance to try some of the typical products, including potato panzanella (bread salad with tomatoes, potatoes, olive oil, basil, onions and salt and pepper).

September:

-“Festa della Madonna del Suffragio”(Festival of the Madonna of Suffrage): a traditional religious festival held in Grotte di Castro.

December:

-“Presepe Vivente”(Living Nativity):  a magical and beautiful nativity set out on the streets of the town.

Must see events:

“Presepe Vivente”(Living Nativity): Founded in 1994 by the parish and town of Grotte di Castro, today this event never fails to draw attention and curiosity with its enchanting beauty and its unique features. A live play set up in the town’s streets, this event is certainly evocative and realistic, not to mention one of a kind.

A re-enactment of great historical interest, held at the foot of a tufaceous cliff, the festival is performed in absolutely fascinating detail, with natural caves, animated and talented actors recounting life in Palestine and the nativity of Jesus and costumes entirely made by hand.