Autumn has arrived, and, right on cue, so has the annual appointment with the historic October Fair in Dicomano.
History, tradition, craftsmanship, local culinary specialties, activities for children, and, at the same time, the ITER: Festival of Walking Trails.
Friday, 9 October
6:00 pm – Municipal Library
Tribute to Villores. Presentation of the book by Emanuele Alessi and Bruno Conforti, published by La Scriveria, organised by the Dicomano Archaeological Group.
From 7:00 pm – Piazza dei Sapori
Food stalls featuring local and international specialties.
With the participation of the Dicomano Carnival Committee.
7:30 pm – Piazza dei Sapori
I Dea – Italian pop-rock band.
7:00 pm – Piazza Buonamici
To the music of Linda – Music and entertainment.
DJ Andrea.
Tortelli, tripe and lampredotto tasting and dinner organised by Circolo MCL.
Saturday, 10 October
11:00 am – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Le Farfalle – Music and entertainment.
The Vaglia Philharmonic Band accompanies the procession through the streets of the town.
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza dei Sapori – Food stalls featuring local and international specialties.
With the participation of the Dicomano Carnival Committee.
Parco Albereta
ITER – Festival of Walking Trails.
Organised by Orme del Mugello.
Piazza Buonamici
Tortelli, tripe and lampredotto tasting and lunch organised by Circolo MCL.
From 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Via Dante Alighieri
Remida at the Fair – Events for children in collaboration with the Merchants' Committee and with the participation of Plures Alia.
From Micro to Macro: creative art and construction workshop using yarn, fabrics, plastic scraps and paper. The materials kit used during the workshop remains with the participants.
The Fantasy Tree: our tree is different. Let's discover it and build it together using wood scraps.
4:00 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Il Tempo stringe l’amore crepa – Mime performance by “Sovvertiamo”, featuring Tania Cecconi and Ombretta Materazzi, organised by Ludoteca Piso Pisello–Associazione Accademia.
4:30–6:00 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Remida at the Fair – Events for children in collaboration with the Merchants' Committee.
The Giant Game of the Goose – The first, unique and original version of the Game of the Goose dedicated to environmental sustainability. Ages 7 and up.
Creative Bingo: a picture-based bingo game designed to help children learn to recognise objects, food and emotions. Recommended for children aged 3 and up.
Etruscan Treasure Hunt for families.
Registration: 328 127 6157, remidaborgosanlorenzo@gmail.com, or directly at the Remida stand.
6:00 pm – Stage, Piazza Buonamici
Fiabe alla rovescia – Musical theatre performance by the Piccola Compagnia di Mugello da Fiaba.
7:00 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Imprinting – Musical group.
7:00 pm – Piazza Buonamici
Tortelli, tripe and lampredotto tasting and dinner organised by Circolo MCL.
9:00 pm – Piazza Buonamici
Sauro DJ – Music and entertainment in the square.
Sunday, 11 October
3:00 pm – Piazza Buonamici
La Disfida del Bardiccio – 7th edition.
Butchers and cooks compete for the coveted Palio.
With the special participation of Zia Caterina Taxi Milano 25.
4:30 pm – Through the streets of the town
Performance by the Sbandieratori di Bibbiena flag-throwing group.
5:00 pm – Piazza della Repubblica, Library
Fiera Burraco Tournament.
Organised by Auser group “Pinelle e prosecco”.
7:00 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Aperitif with Marco B. and Benny – DJ set, music and conviviality to bring the Fair to a close together.
Saturday, 10 October and Sunday, 11 October – 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 3:00–6:00 pm
Free shuttle bus service organised by Caritas Dicomano.
Opening of the Frascole Archaeological Excavations and guided tour
Free shuttle bus service organised by Caritas Dicomano on Saturday, 10 October and Sunday, 11 October, 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 3:00–6:00 pm.
Information: La Scriveria – Dr Serena Pinzani, 347 4401827, lascriveriaservice@gmail.com
