Events

On the border between the region of Lazio and Tuscany, lies the charming village of Ischia di Castro.

Each year this lovely village organizes many interesting cultural events and festivals, celebrating their local cuisine and customs.

Here is a list of some of the best  events held in Ischia Castro, from January to December:

July:

-“Corteo Storico”(Historic Parade): held during the last days of the month, this festival celebrates the arts with shows, musical entertainment, handicrafts markets and food stalls offering the local traditional cuisine.

-“Artigianato, musica e Arte”(Crafts, Music and Art): an important and beautiful cultural event held in the streets of the town, with great food, great music and great wine.

August:

-“Simposio Etrusco”(Etruscan Symposium): an elaborate and fascinating recreation of an Etruscan marriage that provides a realistic look into this ancient civilization and is held in the nearby district Bosco di Palo.

-“Gara delle Carrellette”(Cart Race): held on the 11th, this unique event is a fun cart race between the children of the area.

September:

-“Madonna del Giglio”: a  beautiful religious festival held in the streets of Ischia di Castro.

October:

-“Palio della Madonna del Rosario”(Palio of the Madonna of the Rosary): a ‘palio’ is a banner or cloth won during some type of traditional race or contest, in this case a horse race between the ancient districts of the town

December:

-“Presepe Vivente”(Living Nativity): an elegant and wonderfully realistic live representation of the Nativity of Jesus, held in Bosco di Palo and performed by the people of the town.

Must see events:

“Artigianato, musica e Arte”(Crafts, Music and Art): One of the most beautiful and interesting fairs organized in Ischia di Castro, this event is held in July and involves the whole village with demonstrations, performances and exhibitions worthy of being appreciated in all their beauty and particularity.

An interesting exhibition of crafts, paintings, works of art and musical performances; the Crafts, Music and Art Fair never fails to draw a great deal of attention and visitors.

The festival is certainly the ideal time to visit the delightful town of Ischia di Castro, to appreciate the beauty of the oldest churches, the charm of its historic monuments and the splendor of the Tuscia countryside; whilst enjoying the local crafts and arts entirely made by hand and extremely beautiful.