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Italian Festivals Listed by Month

Here are articles highlighting some of the top festivals in Italy listed by month.
January Festivals and Holiday Events in Italy
January festivals and holiday events in Italy. January starts with New Year's and Epiphany celebrations. Italian festivals in January include Feast Days of San Antonio Abate and San Sebastiano. Il Palio di Sant'antonio Abate in Buti is in January.
February Festivals and Holiday Events in Italy
The highlight of February festivals in Italy is Carnevale - Italian Carnival - festival before start of Lent and 40 days before Easter. In Sicily the big festival is St. Agatha's Feast Day.
March Festivals and Holiday Events in Italy
Songs and chocolate highlight March festivals in Italy. Easter sometimes falls in March. Saint Joseph's Feast Day is also known as Father's Day in Italy. Spring festivals start in March.
April Festivals in Italy
April is a good time for travel in Italy. Here are some of the top festivals and holidays celebrated in Italy during April.
May Festivals in Italy
Going to a local festival should be a part of your Italy travels. Here are some of the top festivals and holidays celebrated in Italy during May.
June Festivals in Italy
Going to a local festival should be a part of your Italy travels. Here are some of the top Italian festivals and holidays celebrated in Italy during June.
July Festivals and Holiday Events in Italy
July is one of the best months for festivals in Italy. Sienna has its famous Palio and one of my favorites is the Festa de la Madonna Bruna. There are also many music festivals. Here are some of the top July festivals in Italy.
August Festivals and Holiday Events in Italy
In August you'll find many small festivals in Italy. Here are some of the Italian festivals you'll find in August when traveling in Italy.
September Festivals and Holiday Events in Italy
In September you'll find many small festivals in Italy. Here are some of the Italian festivals you'll find in August when traveling in Italy.
October Festivals and Holiday Events in Italy
October is a good month for Italian food festivals, especially mushrooms, chestnuts, grapes, and truffles. Here are some of the Italian festivals you'll find in October when traveling in Italy.
November Festivals and Holiday Events in Italy
November is the heart of the white truffle season and you'll find truffle fairs and chestnut festivals. All Saints Day is in November, too. Here are some of the Italian festivals you'll find in November when traveling in Italy.
December Festivals and Holiday Events in Italy
December celebrations and events in December revolve around Christmas. In December Italians celebrate the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception, Christmas Eve and Day, Saint Stephen's Day, and several other saints. Here are popular December festivals and events you'll find when traveling in Italy in winter.
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