Events divided by dates
January
SAINT MARY OF THE ANGELS (Assisi)
Plate S. Anthony with Holy Mass in the morning, the procession, blessing of the bread and animals. During the day there will be a service of plate of San Antonio at the various restaurants in the country and then the traditional Running of the Donkeys.
February
Carnival floats will parade every Sunday of the month through the streets of the surrounding countries.
March / April
ASSISI
Palm Sunday Holy Mass in the basilicas and churches in the country.
ASSISI
Holy Week. Traditional rites: Holy Thursday is the deposition of the crucifix, and the Good Friday procession with the transfer of the Dead Christ by St. Rufino Cathedral, the Basilica of St. Francis in the evening processions with the medieval confraternities, with path lit by torches, the Cathedral of St. Rufino with the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows at the Basilica of St. Francis.
ASSISI
National Exhibition of antiques with the presence of Italian antique dealers getting better.
May
ASSISI
Calendimaggio Day
Feature historical re-enactment of medieval costumes and customs, shows, concerts, dances, songs and performances by the archers and the two factions of the flag of the medieval “Upper Part” and “Lower Part.”
ASSISI
Ascension of Christ
Holy Mass in the most important churches of Assisi, folk festival with games on Subasio.
GUBBIO
Run of Ceri
The candles are three wooden machines that weigh 4 tons each, surmounted by statues of Saints Ubaldo, Giorgio and Antonio, carried on the shoulders from the old town to Mount Ingino where the basilica of the patron.
CASCIA
Celebrations in honor of St. Rita. Start with a candlelight vigil and thousands of candles lit along the streets. Procession in the morning.
MONTEFALCO
Open Wineries
Tastings and events related to the world of wine.
June
ASSISI
Corpus Christi procession and “flowered” in Assisi and Santa Maria degli Angeli.
SPELLO
Features Flower Festival of “Infiorate” along the streets of the village. The street picture represent figures of liturgical reasons, using flowers and fragrant herbs.
BEVAGNA
The Market of the Gaite
It’s a typical medieval reenactment of life. The population of the four Gaite challenge each other in setting up shops, taverns and markets.
July
PERUGIA
Umbria Jazz
Jazz concerts in major cities of Umbria.
August
SAINT MARY OF THE ANGELS (Assisi)
Feast of Pardon. It is celebrated in the Portiuncula since 1216, the year in which Honorius III established the indulgence.
ASSISI
Feast of St. Clare, patron saint of television, in the homonymous basilica.
ASSISI
Feast of San Rufino, the patron saint of Assisi.
ASSISI
Feast of the Assumption. Holy Masses in churches surrounding the Basilica of St. Francis.
ASSISI
Ride of Satriano with passage at Armenzano town. Re-enactment of the last return of S. Francis of Assisi.
ARMENZANO
Emotions under the stars
We observe the most beautiful night sky of Assisi
September
ASSISI
Feast of the “Canticle of the Creatures” at the Shrine of St. Damian. Demonstrations inspired by the life of St. Francis and St. Chiara.
October
ASSISI
Feast of St. Francis with celebrations in honor of the patron saint of Italy. Liturgical ceremonies in the basilicas of St. Francis and Santa Maria degli Angeli civic events with the presence of the representative of the Italian government and the highest authorities of the region, which in turn represents each year throughout Italy, offering oil to fuel the votive lamp that burns before the tomb of St. Francis. There will also be dance and folk songs of the region concerned.
PERUGIA
Eurochocolate
Sweet treats at the chocolate fair.
November
ASSISI/SPELLO
Open Crushers
Big party for the pressing of the olives and the new oil.
December
ASSISI/SPELLO
Exhibition of nativity scenes in the streets of the city.
ARMENZANO
Living Nativity in the village
25 to 26 December, January 6th.