August in Montefalco (Agosto Montefalchese) along the Road of Sagrantino!
Discover the Road of Sagrantino through tastings, traditions and historical reenactments.
The August in Montefalco is the summer event in program iin the town of Montefalco from 1st to 19th August, which combines culture, tradition, food and wine. The event begins even this year with the "Renaissance banquet" and the reenactment of the ancient splendor of banquets typical of the early Renaissance, where flavors, music and dancing will surround guests in a magical atmosphere.
The long–awaited concert by PAOLO BELLO & BIG BAND scheduled for 2nd August, will open the full program of the event which continues with major concerts, theater shows and dance in the beautiful scenery of the historic center. "La Notte delle Stelle...Sagrantino e Danza" on 10th August and "Viento" on 11th August, are the two dance performances that involve important dancers of the national and international panorama of dancing like as Elena D’Amario, Riccardo Battaglia and the dancers of the Step Ballet Company.
From 2nd to 19th August, taverns, set up in the most beautiful corners of the city, will offer the opportunity to taste typical dishes of the local cuisine accompanied by Montefalco Rosso and the renowned Montefalco Sagrantino.
"La Fuga del Bove", now in its 42nd edition, involves the four quarters of the town: S. Bartolomeo, S. Fortunato, S. Francesco and S. Agostino in competitions and shows that on the evenings of 12th, 13th and 14th August will enliven the square of the Municipality of colors and atmospheres typical of the early Renaissance. The main race of the "Corsa dei Bovi" will take place again in its "historical" seat in the parking lot of Viale della Vittoria to continue in the town square with the delivery of the prestigious "Falco d’Oro", the emblem of the historical reenactment.
The Municipality of Montefalco is known as the "balustrade of Umbria" with its panoramic balconies and its excellent food and wine, and is pleased to welcome the many Italian and foreign tourists that, in this period, are living with us the August in Montefalco.
S. Bartolomeo Quarter (reservations): 393 6892527
S. Fortunato Quarter (reservations): 327 3327146
S. Francesco Quarter (reservations): 331 8412584 / 331 8412608
S. Agostino Quarter (reservations): 348 4658118 / 340 9044705 / 347 8351560
For Info: Tel. 0742/61.61.59 E–mail: info@fugadelbove.it
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