More about Tuscan Fairs and events in March

Dear Readers

We sifted through a long list of possible activites and picked those which we accessed to be characteristic - fun and in areas easy to find. We have based our list on info provided by the local governments - however we are not responsabile if these activities are cancelled, moved or unavailable.

March 24,25,26 at Certaldo:
Sagra del Tartufo Marzuolo, Food festival for Truffles marzuolo (from March). They serve dinner on the 17 18 19 as well as the 24 25 26 of March BUT they also serve lunch on the 19 and 26.

This is very requested and you MUST make a reservation - however I can say it is also delicious!! Click here for a Reservation Form or call +39 0571.668974,cell +39 338.7415160


MIXED ANTIPASTO
Crostini with Truffles Polenta Crostini with truffles, Crostini alla toscana Vol-Au-Vent
Antipasto del tartufaio

PASTA
Tagliolini with truffles, Ravioli with truffles Gnocchi with 4 cheese, Farfalle with tomato sauce

MAIN COURSE
Carpaccio with truffles and parmigiano Supreme of Chicken with white wine, Nodino di veal with truffles, Omelet truffles, Tagliata with truffles,
Artista al tartufo VEGGIES
Mixed Salad
French fries
Sauteed Spinach

SWEETS Home made,
Cantuccini con Vinsanto

Seasonal Fruit

DRINKS Wine and water
WHERE IS Certaldo, Pisa, Tuscany ? About 54 km from Florence; 117 km from Arezzo; 41 km from Siena; Cecina (Coastal City) 104 km




March 25 & April 1 at Scarperia:

Sagra del Tortello, Large potato filled ravioli, see SAGRA for more information on what a sagra is.

WHERE IS Scarperia, Florence, Tuscany ? About 35 km from Florence; 125 km from Arezzo; 111 km from Siena; Cecina (Coastal City) 180 km

If you would like more infor on this historic town which makes up part of the Prettiest Towns in Itay Club - then click here for more detailed info : Scarperia



March 26 at Castiglion Fiorentino:

Mostra scambio e degustazioni, Flea market for antique and used objects as well as a showcase for local artisans. You will also find several stands with local food products.

WHERE IS Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Tuscany ? About 88 km from Florence; 17 km from Arezzo; 68 km from Siena; Cecina (Coastal City) 200 km


March 26 at Corsalone:

Sagra della Fritella, Food Festival for the "Fritella" made with rice. Saint Joseph is the traditional Father's day celebration in Italy and typically Fritella is a small round ball made of flour, rice and egg - sometimes raisins and pine nuts - fried to a crisp and served hot. You will find both wine and fritelle made by the locals on sale here.

WHERE IS Corsalone, Arezzo, Tuscany ? About 60 km from Florence; 30 km from Arezzo; 115 km from Siena; Cecina (Coastal City) 215 km


April 1 & 2 at Arezzo:
Fiera Antiquaria, Antique Fair - this is probably one of the largest and oldest antique fairs in Tuscany. The fair spreads through almost all of the historic center of Arezzo in the streets and various shops - it is huge and fun you will find great buys, lots of restaurants and a beautiful setting.

WHERE IS Arezzo, Tuscany ? About 76 km from Florence; 0 km from Arezzo; 88 km from Siena; Cecina (Coastal City) 187 km