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October events in and around Mugello

If you are planning a trip to the beautiful Mugello Area of Tuscany this October, you are in good hands. As the nights start to have a slight chill and the days get shorter, you can be assured that there are many events worth noting around this zone in Italy. We have compiled a short list that we think you might enjoy and that are worth mentioning. We hope you like chestnuts!

  • Mugello Trails Photographic exhibition running from now until October 13th. A marvellous photo exhibition about the mysterious Mugello trails. Firenzuola (Museo della Pietra Serena) Info: tel. 055 84527185/6 – www.uc-mugello.fi.it.
  • Beer Festival, October 4,5 and 6th in Borgo San Lorenzo. Enjoy a variety of beer stands and foodstuffs in the center of town. A great way place to meet up with friends!
  • Chestnut festival and ancient handcraft exhibition, historic parade and even a wagon full of grapes! October 5,6th in the town of Dicomano. Info: tel. 055 8385426 – www.comune.dicomano.fi.it.
  • Famous chestnut Festival in Marradi – On the 6th,13rd,20th and 27th of October. Sale of “I.G.P.” Marrone, the Mugello chestnut, and tasting of delicacies made with chestnuts. You can take a traditional steam engine to reach Marradi from the cities of Bologna (13rd October), Florence – Pistoia (20th October) and Rimini (20th October) Info for steam trains: tel.0573 367158 (Antologia Viaggi). Info for the festival: tel.055 8045170 – www.pro-marradi.it – www.sagradellecastagne.it

 

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