August 2013 events in Val Tidone and Val Luretta valleys
August 2013 events in Val Tidone and Val Luretta valleys: fairs festivals all the nice things to do and good food to eat
AUGUST 2/3 FORGIVNESS FEST Borgonovo VT
August 3rd: 19.00 Dinner with the retired at the Fest area of the playground : At 21.00 “Allegra Combriccola “ comedy sketch. Info: Retired Recreation Center of Borgonovo V.T.
AUGUST 2/4 VALTIDONE FOLK & ROCK FEST Pianello
The 5th Edition of the Rock Music and this year also Folk Music Festival returns once again in Piazza Alpini with numerous world famous groups . Saturday August 3rd Renato Ronny G; Blues Gunners; Hijakers on the Hip; Pandaemonium; Sunday August 4th , Duo Faravelli Burrone ( music of the four provinces), Alzamantes (Hard Folk Band) Diaduit (Folk Dance). Sunday recitals of music and dance from Venice. Entry- free donations. Proceeds will be entirely donated to the Pianello V.T. school. Free Camping area next to the Pianello swimming pool. Events organized in collaboration with Pianello Municipality, Metamorfosi Cultural Association, Webradio radio Cronica Folk Musical and the Ballando S’Impara Cultural Association. Info: Oste Allegro cell. 389 9805094 dan.barie@gmail.com (folk fest), Daniele Villa 333 3650812
AUGUST 2/4 STRA FESTIVAL Strà di Trevozzo di Nibbiano
The classic country saga with dancing in the evening and gastronomic stands returns once again where it is possible to taste the enogastronomic specialties of Piacenza. Saturday August 3rd, Fabrizio Chicchi Orchestra, Sunday August 4th Roberto & Giulia Gramoli Orchestra. Entry – Free Donation Sunday afternoon canine exhibition free admission.
AUGUST 3rd WINE GLASSES UNDER THE STARS CastelSanGiovanni
19.00 Villa Braghieri Park in Castel San Giovanni. 20 Val Tidone Wineries offer the best DOC Wines. A feast for wine lovers but also for lovers of the stars. The Astrofili Tethys Voghera Association will be present. A tour of Villa Braghieri and a show about wine.
AUGUST 3/4 PIE FESTIVAL Pecorara
August 3rd 19.00 The 2nd tour of the Strada dei Feudi departs from Montemartino , crosses Vallerenzo and arrives at Pecorara at 21.00 with torches provided by the organization. Revival 70’ 80’ at the playground with the Fata Morgana Orchestra and DJ. Sunday August 4th booths for the sale of pies and market ; 16.00 traditional games in the playground of the elementary school. In the evening dancing with the Gianni & Liscio Band Orchestra Info. Pecorara Town Hall tel. 0523/999110
AUGUST 3/5 MOMELIANO FESTIVAL
At 18.00 Departure of the 33rd Edition of “March through woods and castles” 5 or 10 km. After the awards ceremony, dancing. Entry – Free Donations. August 4th Gastronomic stands and dancing. August 5th Dancing and at 23.00 traditional fire works Entry Euro 3,00. Gastronomic stands every evening. Info. President Festa cell. 335 7219222
AUGUST 4th MARKET OF USED GOODS & ANTIQUES Gragnano
Market of Used Goods and Antiques throughout the entire day in the center of the town. Organization: Pro Loco and Gragnano Municipality. Info: Pro Loco Gragnano tel. 0523/789014
AUGUST 4th CAMPAGNA AMICA MARKET Pianello
10 local producers exhibit quaklity local goods in Largo Dal Verme next to Town Hall. All Day. Info:Pianello Town Hall 0523/994111
AUGUST 4th VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES Nibbiano
Along the streets of the center of Nibbiano, exhibition of vintage motorcycles. The entire day. Info: Nibbiano Municipality 0523/993700
AUGUST 6th FACTA EST IN ARCEM Fornello di Ziano P.No
In the evening the documentary “Facta Est In Arcem” history of Val Tidone and Borgonovo from the Neolitic to the 18th Century. Refreshments will be served at the end of the film. Free Entry. Info: Ziano Piacentino Municiplity Tel. 0523/863221
AUGUST 8th DIALECT COMMEDY Pianello
In the evening the Compagnia I Povar Lucc present “La PEINSION dal prêt” in the playground of Pianello. Info: Pro Loco Pianello Cell. 377 1697128/29
AUGUST 8th PRO HOSPICE CHARITY Pecorara
At 19.00 in the playground, an evening of charity in favor of Borgonovo Hospice. Gastronomic stands and an evening of dancing with Beppe & Dany Orchestra. Info: Pecorara Municipality 0523/999110
AUGUST 9/11 SAN FERMO FEST Roccapulzano di Pianello
Traditional Patron saint Fest dedicated to Saint Fermo. Three evenings dedicated to typical traditional Val Tidone cuisine with famous “Bataro.” Friday August 9th at 20.00 gastronomic stands at 22.00 Concert of the Defenders followed by DJ music. Saturday August 10th at 17.00 Holy Mass; at 20.00 gastronomic stands and at 21.00 Dancing with Gianni and the Liscio Band; Sunday August 11th in the morning a mountain bike excusion with the “Cinghiali della Valtidone” at 13.00 lunch in the barnyard; at 15.00 procession and Holy Mass; at 17.00 Michele Cafaggi Show Clowns and soap bubbles. 19.00 gastronomic stands and at 21.00 Dancing with the Colori & Musica Orchestra. Organization: Friends of Roccapulzana Info: Pro Loco Pianello Cell. 377 1697128/29
AUGUST 9/11 SAN ROCCO SAGRA Gazzola
Sagra and market at the sports field; from 19.00 gastronomic stando and music.
August 9th Cani della Biscia Orchestra Entry Free Donation
August 10th Diego Zamboni Orchestra Entry Euro 3.5
August 11th Davide Ziglioli Orchestra Entry Free Donation
August 12th Antonella Orchestra Entry Euro 3.5
Info: Pro Loco Gazzola tel. 0523/976707
AUGUST 10th USED GOODS & ANTIQUES MARKET Agazzano
Evening Market in Piazza Europa. Info: Agazzano Municipality tel. 0523/971711
AUGUST 10th AVIS FEST ALTA VAL TIDONE Pecorara
Dancing with the Alida Orchestra at the playground of the town. Gastronomic stands all evening. Info: Pro Loco Pecorara Tel. 0523/995421
AUGUST 11th CHILDREN’S FEST Nibbiano
Children’s market with clowns and tricks. Evening dedicated to solidarity for the children of Congo. Gastronomic stands and live music.
Info: Nibbiano Municipality Tel. 0523/993700
AUGUST 11th PATRON SAINT FEST Verdetto di Agazzano
Traditional fest in honor of the small parish church on the hills of Agazzano. Market, games, gastronomic stands and at 18.00 Classical Music Concert.
Info: Agazzano Municipality Tel. 0523/971711
AUGUST 11th PATRON SAINT MADONNA DELLE GRAZIE FEST Cicogni di Pecorara
11.00 Holy Mass and after a procession through the streets of the town with the statue of the Virgin Mary. The children will hold the veil of the Virgin who will offer them her protection.
19.00 Gastronomic Stands and Dancing with Kallè Orchestra.
Info: Tel.0523/990132
AUGUST 15th/ 16th ASSUMPTION & SAN ROCCO FEST – Sarmato
The August 15th Assumption Festivity Holy Mass at 7.30 and 9.00 and 10.30 at Agazzino
18.00 solemn vespers At 18.00 in the rectory performance of the painter Anita Alloni
August 16th San Rocco Festivity Holy Mass at 7.30 at 10.00 procession with the statue of the Saint 10.30 Holy Mass and lighting of the candle. Consignment of the 2013 San Rocco Award. 17.00 visit to the studio of the sculptor Serafini at the Santuario della Madonna di Caravaggio. August 15th and 16th Charity Booth at the San Rocco Oratory. Info Tel. 0523/887827
AUGUST 15th FERRAGOSTO Cicogni di Pecorara
Traditionally the festività of the “ Madonna del colera” in memory of the 177th anniversary of the liberation from colera by the Virgin Mary. 21.00 dancing
AUGUST 15th BINGO Pianello
20.00 in Piazza UmbertoI traditional BINGO. Fantastic prizes. Organized by the Associazione Commercianti of Pianello
Info: Pianello Municipalità tel.0523/994111
AUGUST 15/16/17/18 ASSUMPTION & SAN ROCCO FEST – Castel San Giovanni
Patron Saint Fest in the San Rocco district with music and gastronomic stands in the evening. Friday the 16th, at 18.30 non competitive race through the streets of the town with 5-9-12 km routes.
AUGUST 15/16 SAN ROCCO FEST San Nicolò
August 15th Holy Mass at 8.00 9.30 and 11.00. At 21.00 in the oratory Ragazzi di Montagna Show. August 16th at 6.30 departure from Piazza della Pace in San Nicolò for the Via Francigena bicycle ride to Santimento. At 9.30 Holy Mass in Piazza Della Chiesa San Nicolò . At 19.00 in the parish oratory dinner and dancing.
Info: Rottofreno Municipality Tel.0523/780311/2
AUGUST 16th SAN ROCCO FEST Case Fracchioni di Pecorara
AUGUST 16th SAN ROCCO FEST Genepreto di Nibbiano
Holy Mass in the afternoon. Dinner in the evening.
Info: Nibbiano Municipality Tel. 0523/993700
AUGUST 17th DINNER TOGETHER Cicogni di Pecorara
19.0 Recreation center good music and good food.
AUGUST 17/20 PAINTINGS , SCULTURES, ANTIQUES Nibbiano
From 8.00 to 18.00 the entire day dedicated to various artistic exhibitions in the ex elementary school (paintings and sculptures). Free Admission Info: Nibbiano Municipality Tel. 0523/993700
AUGUST 18th TOWN FEST Lazzarello di Pecorara
Festivities throughout the streets of the town. Info:Pro Loco Pecorara tel. 0523/995421
AUGUST 18th TOWN FEST Praticchia di Pecorara
Festivities throughout the streets of the town. Info: Pro Loco Pecorara Tel.0523/995421
AUGUST 18th USED & NEW MARKET Nibbiano
The entire day through the streets of the town, used and new goods on sale. It will also be possible to taste the traditional rice and potatoe pies. Info: Nibbiano Municipalità Tel. 0523/993700
GRAND AUGUST 20th AUGUST FAIR Nibbiano
Thanks to its geographic position, for centuries Nibbiano organizes this important cultural and commercial fair. Agricultural Fair, Horse & CattleShow, Gastronomic stands. Dancing and Fireworks in the evening. Info: Nibbiano Municipality Tel. 0523/993700
AUGUST 22nd THE LAST PROVINCE Gragnano Trebbiense
Theatre for the entire family in Piazza Pace at 21.15. First show “Barbieri” of the Compagnia Teatro Necessario. Info: Gragnano Municipality Tel.0523/788444
AUGUST 23/24/25 TOWN SAGRA – Fontana Pradosa
Fontana Pradosa Fest gastronomic stands and dancing in the evening.
AUGUST 24/26 SAINT ELENA FAIR Rottofreno
Traditional fair with gastronomic stands and dancing in the evening. Fair Booths all day Sunday the 25th Parish Charity booth games for the children.
August 24th Titti Bianci Orchestra August 25th Omar Codazzi Orchestra
Admission: Euro 4 August 26th Pietro Galassi Orchestra Admission Euro 4 Info: Tel. 0523/780311
AUGUST 24/ 25 COTECHINO FEST – Pianello
48th Edition of the traditional fest.Protagonists are the DOP Piacenza Cold Cuts and grilled or boiled Cotechino. Gastronomic stands with specialties of Piacenza and its DOC wines. Sunday amusement park & market booths. In the evening a children’s clothing fashion show. Dancing in Piazza Umberto I Info: Pro Loco Pianello Tel.377/1697128
AUGUST 25 VISIT TO PIANA DI SAN MARTINO EXCAVATIONS - Pianello
Traditional guided tour of the archeological area of the Piana di San Martino organized by the volunteers of the Ass. Archeologica Pandora of Pianello. 16.00 at the Piana.
AUGUST 28 LAST PROVINCE – Gragnano Trebbiense
Second appointment theatre for families. “Gigante Egoista” presented by Manicomics. Info: Gragnano Municipality Tel.0523/788444
AUGUST 28 GRAND AUGUST FAIR – Pianello
Traditional end of the summer season fair with agricultural goods and cattle. The entire day over 200 stands. Exposition of agricultural machinery, amusement park, gastronomic stands and dancing in the evening in Piazza Umberto I. Info: Pro Loco Pianello Tel. 377/1697128
AUGUST 29 TRIUMPH OF BACCO – Castelnovo Val Tidone
Opening Concert of the Val Tidone Wine Fest in the Castelnovo Castle at 21.00 music and songs dedicated to wine with Maddalena Scagnelli and the Ensemble Eudaimonia.
AUGUST 30 to SEPTEMBER 2 CHISOLA FEST Borgonovo Val Tidone
Traditional Chisola De.Co. Fest. A rich agenda of events. Friday August 30th at 18.00 Curum par la Chisola March free departure from 18.00 to 19.00 in collaboration with the Gruppo Podistico Borgonovese; 19.30 Dinner in Piazza Garibaldi. 21.30 Cani della Biscia Concert.
Saturday August 31st 19.30 Dinner in Piazza and dancing with the Marco Riboni Orchestra.
Sunday September 1st, 7.30 stands open for the sale of Chisola . 10.45 Inauguration of the Val Tidone Wine Fest “Ortrugo & Chisola” Music of Musici Contrada della Corte, opening of the photo contest “Impressioni”, trial climbing for youngsters from 8 to 16 years in collaboration with C.A.I. Piacenza in Piazza De Cristoforis. Street artists, volunteer associations with thei stands; 12.30 Lunch in Piazza; 15.30 and 17.45 Flags and Musici Contrada della Corte; 16.00 and 18.30 Bike Trial; 16.45 Gruppo Musicale Orione and Gruppo Bandistico C.Vignola; 19.30 Dinner in Piazza 20.45 Photo Contest Prize Ceremony; 21.15 Burning Flags Show; 21.45 Impronta Latina & Last Train Country Band Show. Gastronomic Stando all day long. Monday September 2nd evening dedicated to adventure with the Alpine Club of Piacenza and Raid for Aid Team in the auditorium of the Municipal Rocca.
AUGUST 30 TO SEPTEMBER 2 BURTLEINA FEST – Casaliggio
Traditional Fest with gastronomic stands and dancing in the evening. Friday, August 30th Dejavou Band; Saturday August 31st 19.00 gastronomic stands and dancing with the Ketty Piva Orchestra; Sunday September 1st, 19.00 gastronomic stands and dancing with Franco & Valeriana Orchestra; Monday, September 2nd, 19.00 gastronomic stands and dancing with Macio Orchestra.
AUGUST 31 ANTIQUE ORGANS – Castel San Giovanni
21.00 Arcipretale S.Giovanni Battista Church Concert of the organ player Roberto Marini Info; Progetto Musica Tel. 0523/331059
AUGUST 31st DANCING NIGHT – Caminata
Dancing with the Fiorini Orchestra and gstronomic stands. Organized by the Associazione Giovani Caminata. Info: Caminata Municipalità Tel. 0523/990132
AUGUST 31 SHOPS IN THE STREET – Castel San Giovanni
For the entire day, in the main streets of the town, shops exhibit .
FURTHERMORE
FERRAGOSTO VICOBARONESE
Every weekend in the month of August, dancing in the evening, gastronomic satnds with pizza “Batarò” and the wines of Cantina Sociale Vicobarone. From 19.00 Vicobarone Playground.
Saturday August 10th Paola Dami Orchestra and at midnight spaghetti for everyone.
Sunday August 11th Country Music, Texas Menu and Beer.
Wednesday August 14th, Marco & Alice Orchestra; Thursday, August 15th Valentina Valenti Orchestra and sangria at midnight for everyone; Friday August 16th Marco Riboni Orchestra Saturday August 17th Cani della Biscia Concert and Beer. Sunday August 18th Romina Orchestra and mid evening fireworks.
Organization: Comitato Autonomi Festeggiamenti Vicobarone
Every Friday from June to August 30th Venerdi Pianellesi: 4th Edition of Antiques Market in Pianello Val Tidone organized by the Pianello Pro Loco.
Info: Fax 0523/1880405 Cell/sms 320/6195923 sms/ 377/1697128
A TASTE OF SEPTEMBER
VAL TIDONE WINE FEST
The 4th Edition of the largest exhibition of Piacenza Wine. Visitors will be offered the emotion of tasting the quality wines of the wineries of the territory. The first appointment “Ortrugo & Chisola” Sunday September 1st in Borgonovo Val Tidone in conjunction with the traditional Chisola Fest . Second appointment Sunday September 8th, “Sette Colli in Malvasia” in Ziano Piacentino in conjunction with the traditional Grape Fest. Third appointment Sunday September 15th, Nibbiano “DiTerreDiCibiDiVini” ( of earth,of food,of wine) and the last appointment Sunday September 22nd, “Pianello Frizzante” in conjunction with the traditional San Maurizio Fair.
Wine Tastings all day, theme menus in the restaurants of the area that participate in the Fest, special offers for tourists who wish to relax and” taste “Val Tidone and lots more. Info: Val Tidone Wine Fest Tel. 0523/861823 www.valtidonewinefest.it
WEEKLY MARKETS
MONDAY BorgonovoV.T.; S.Nicolò;
TUESDAY Nibbiano; Gragnano; Pianello; S.Nicolò
WEDNESDAY Pianello
THURSDAY Agazzano; Castel San Giovanni
FRIDAY Sarmato
SATURDAY Ziano Piacentini, Pecorara
SUNDAY Aguzzano, Casel San Giovanni
