(Several weekends of October)
Treno Natura
Enjoy an interesting train ride in a vintage train around Tuscany with stops in several Tuscan towns. This is an ideal way to view the spectacular landscape of Tuscany. Tickets must be booked in advance. For more info see
www.ferrovieturistiche.it
Location: Departing from Siena Station
Mini Eroica
A bicycle trip from Gaiole to Castello di Meleto which is an event ideal for families. There will also be vintage bicycles involved in this historical event. To participate you must register at least 1 week before by emailing
eroica@parcociclisticodelchianti.it, registration is free. For more information visit their website
www.parcociclisticodelchianti.it.
Location: Gaiole in Chianti
(First Sunday of October)
Festa dell'uva
A grape festival.
Location: Cinigiano (Grosseto province)
(First Sunday of October)
Festa del vino e del panello con l'uva
A village festival with music, folklore and demonstrations of trades from the past.
Location: Gaville, Figline valdarno (Florence province)
(First Sunday of October)
Fiera antiquaria
An antiques fair.
Location: Pietrasanta (Lucca province)
(Second Sunday of October)
Sagra del marrone e del porcino
A village sagra based on chestnuts and porcini mushrooms
Location: Scarlino (Grosseto province)
(First and Second Sunday of October)
Sagra delle lepre
A village sagra based on hare, however there are other products to eat
Location: Terricciola (Pisa province)
(Second Sunday of October)
Sagra della castagna
A village sagra based on chestnuts and with a small market.
Location: Calci (Pisa province)
(Second and third Sunday of October)
Festa dei marroni
A marron fair where you can buy various local products. There is also a market.
Location: Vicchio (Florence province)
(Last Sunday of October)
Festa d'autunno
An autumn festival
Location: Reggello (Florence province)
Eurochocolate
Perugia is famous for its chocolate. The chocolate 'Baci' is from Perugia. This is a chocolate festival. The streets in the centre of Perugia become a chocolate factory, filled with all sorts of products made with cacao. If you are a chocolate lover this is the place for you. Not only will you be able to try all types of chocolate but there will also be other events on during this period. At the end there is the Eurochocolate awards. See the website
http://www.eurochocolate.com/
Location: Perugia