Territory and Events

AGOSTO MONTEFALCHESE | MONTEFALCO 4-19 AGOSTO 2023

04Jul

AGOSTO MONTEFALCHESE

Montefalco, 4-19 August 2023

The August Montefalchese is back, the event that will enliven the summer nights of the Umbrian railing for a month.

The 2022 edition is confirmed as full of events linked to local history and traditions with music, shows and historical re-enactments in the streets and squares of the evocative city of Montefalco.

The review will open on August 4 at 20.00 with the extraordinary Renaissance Banquet in Piazza del Comune. An evening in which the four districts of the city participate, Sant’Agostino, San Bartolomeo, San Fortunato and San Francesco, and which is accompanied by the commemorative ceremony for the fiftieth anniversary of the Escape of the ox: a historical re-enactment that will enliven the streets of the city with a procession of over 400 extras, games and competitions to arrive in the historic site of the Viale della Vittoria car park, with the race of the oxen. At the conclusion of the event and based on the result of the four competitions between the districts, the highly sought-after Falco d’oro will be awarded. The ceremony will take place on the loggia of the town hall and admission is free.

There will also be Tavernas, adorned with the colors and signs of each of the districts, which will come alive in the most evocative places of the city among fifteenth-century cloisters and panoramic terraces to taste the ancient smells and flavors of the local gastronomy, savor the fragrance of the prestigious wines of Montefalco

GIOSTRA DELLA QUINTANA | FROM 17 TO 18 SEPTEMBER 2022

01May

LA GIOSTRA DELLA QUINTANA

17-18 SEPTEMBER 2022

In September the Giostra della Quintana takes place in Foligno, a chivalrous tournament in costume in which the 10 districts of Foligno compete

Traditionally it is held twice a year: in June the Challenge, in September the revenge

The 2 weeks preceding the Joust, the city comes alive with the opening of 10 taverns in the city’s 10 districts, where you can taste 17th century recipes prepared with local products.

On Friday the city of Foligno traditionally becomes the setting for a great historical parade in which hundreds of costumed figures participate.

Saturday is competition day.

The competition consists in making 3 laps on horseback of the ancient stadium of Foligno (Campo de li Giochi) in the shortest possible time, inserting three times with the spear a ring hanging from a statue of the god Mars (the so-called “quintanone”) without receiving penalty. The diameter of the ring decreases progressively in the three turns (6 cm, 5.5 cm, 5 cm). The rider who finishes the course without penalty and in the shortest time wins.

The first testimony of the Quintana di Foligno dates back to 1613. The current version dates back to 1946.

The name Quintana derives from the 5th street of the Roman camp, the one where soldiers were trained to fight with spears.

EUROCHOCOLATE 2023 | PERUGIA 13-22 OCTOBER 2023

22Mar

EUROCHOCOLATE 2023

Perugia, 13 -22 October 2023

Eurochocolate is now an unmissable event and appointment for all gourmands and chocolate lovers with over 6,000 Italian and international products presented by more than 100 artisan and industrial pastry brands,

 

Eurochocolate is the chocolate festival par excellence which from 13 to 22 October 2023 hosts numerous attractions and guests from all over the country, through which it is possible to taste delicious chocolate products that you will only find here. The Eurochocolate 2023 program, as per tradition, is designed to meet the approval of young and old, of families but also of teenagers and “boys of the past” over 70 … all united by a passion … that for chocolate!

The Eurochocolate 2023 programs are as follows:

Chocolate experience
An area dedicated to educational and visual activities related to the world of chocolate where large companies and long-standing collaborators will be present.
It will be possible to collaborate in the activities in which masters, pastry chefs and sector experts will take turns in tastings and it will also be possible to participate in the activities scheduled in the “Choco Lab” and “Cooking Show” stages in which Special Guests, pastry chefs and industry professionals, they will take turns in tastings and workshops on the delicious theme of cocoa and chocolate.
As if that weren’t enough, the “Tree to Bar” experiential journey is proposed, which will tell the story and the transformation cycle of cocoa into chocolate. Telling cocoa since its ancient origins through the use of the 5 senses, with the possibility of participating in a real cocoa ceremony immersing yourself in the typical smells, tastes and flavors of distant pre-Columbian cultures, followed by professional experts.
This is a reservation and paid activity.
The journey doesn’t end here… you will see with your own eyes the making of chocolate in the real “Chocolate Factory”, a laboratory open all day where professional chocolatiers will be at work in the creation of mouth-watering chocolate products that you can buy directly.

Chocolate Show
The Grande Emporio del Cioccolato, the area completely dedicated to sales, welcomes large and small chocolate companies and products related to the theme of the event.
A Maxi Gianduiotto from Turin and a “Castello” from Tavolette di Modica are the novelties of this year.
The production process of the previous products is told thanks to installations and exhibitors, through blow-ups of photos related to the two cities. Ample space will be dedicated to the display and sale of products from the most important companies divided by region, where visitors will be able to choose from the most diverse proposals and help themselves independently.
Another novelty is the central area where spectators will be able to stop and buy pastry products, ice cream, chocolate and drinks served as in a real pastry shop.

Chocolate Funny
Workshops for families and children will accompany us during this event, from thematic installations, to entertainment activities, inflatables and product sales.
The entire pavilion thus becomes an area dedicated to entertainment!

WALKING IN THE WOODS Assisi, Bosco di San Francesco | April-December 2023

19Mar

SAN FRANCESCO WOOD

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00am – 7.00pm last admission 5.00pm

Entrances:

Square of the Upper Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi

Benedictine complex of S. Croce – Free parking – Via Ponte dei Galli snc

Comfortable clothing and sports shoes are recommended

 

RATES 2023

Individual admission: Adults €6 – Reduced (6-18 years) €3 – FAI member free

Group (min 15 pax): Adults €4 – Reduced (6-18 years) €3

Guided tour by reservation (min 15 pax): Adults €12 – FAI member and Reduced (6-18 years) €6

Guided tour in foreign language contact the property for a quote

Sunday GUIDED TOUR WITH THE DIRECTOR starting at 11:00 from the entrance on the square

of the Upper Basilica in Assisi

 

Picnic with a view

25 April, 1 May, 2 June at 11.30

A guided walk to the terraced olive grove, which extends over a hill surrounded by greenery from which you can

it enjoys a suggestive view of the Basilica of San Francesco: a special opportunity to enjoy a place

not normally accessible to the public. Participants will be provided with an eco-friendly kit for the picnic; The

basket can be ordered independently from the Osteria del Mulino.

 

Olympics of the forgotten games

May 21, 11.00-13.00/16.00-18.00

A big open-air party dedicated to children: a leap into the past to rediscover the charm of games

once popular, simple but fun. A day in contact with nature where the little ones

participants will compete in various team competitions: sack race, flag-snatch, wheelbarrow, game of

spoon and tug of war. Collectively, the games will form a single point-based competition course

winning team. There will be a race session in the morning and a repeat session in the afternoon.

 

Woodland Festival

June 11, 10-18

Ten Woods, ten different and fascinating stories. Each forest will be the scene of activities for families, days

dedicated to the discovery of a secret world populated by rare and mysterious animals and plant species.

The event aims to enhance the woods of the region as places rich in biodiversity, culture and

local traditions through an effective and joint communication campaign, offering the visitor the

opportunity to have fun, to participate in short conferences and workshops in the open air. Forest day

Saint Francis.

 

SUMMER EVENINGS

 

Stargazers for a night

June 24th, 6pm

After an introductory lesson dedicated to the June solstice sky in the garden of the Benedictine convent

of Santa Croce, the actual observations will follow in the clearing of the Third Paradise. In collaboration

with the “StarLight, a planetarium… between your fingers” Association.

11 August, 9pm

After an introductory lesson dedicated to the astronomical phenomenon of the Perseids, typical of mid-August,

in the garden of the Benedictine convent of Santa Croce, the actual observations will follow in the

clearing of the Third Paradise. In collaboration with the “StarLight, a planetarium… between your fingers” Association.

Querida Amazonia, an exciting evening dedicated to the Amazon

1st July, 9pm

An evening dedicated to the Amazon forest in collaboration with CAMS.

 

Goodnight concert

July 15th, 9pm

The “bedtime concert” is a special appointment that involves listening in relaxation mode

immersed in the nature of Michelangelo Pistoletto’s land art work. An invitation to indulge in

music with all the senses and, why not, to dream cradled by the sound of musical instruments. Bring plaid and

cushion.

 

bat night

29 July, 9pm

An evening entirely dedicated to bat friends in the company of young experts: under the starry vault,

we will study its movements and flight. The hunt will be aimed only at learning to love and respect them,

forgetting every ancestral fear, by the Hyla Naturalistic Study.

 

Night creatures

19 August, 9pm

The forest at night comes alive and is populated by mysterious and shy creatures. In silence we will go in search of

their tracks and other signs of their presence: badgers, wolves, owls, barn owls, moths and fireflies will be some

of the many protagonists of our evening. In the company of a Naturalist, we will go on a journey into mystery

and in the dark of night.

 

Landscape day

September 10, 10-18

Tenth edition of the “Panorama Day”, organized by FAI and Fondazione Zegna in some of the

most evocative landscapes of Italy. Guided tours by experts to tell the landscape in which it is

immersed the Good.

 

SUMMER EVENINGS

 

Stargazers for a night

June 24th, 6pm

After an introductory lesson dedicated to the June solstice sky in the garden of the Benedictine convent

of Santa Croce, the actual observations will follow in the clearing of the Third Paradise. In collaboration

with the “StarLight, a planetarium… between your fingers” Association.

11 August, 9pm

After an introductory lesson dedicated to the astronomical phenomenon of the Perseids, typical of mid-August,

in the garden of the Benedictine convent of Santa Croce, the actual observations will follow in the

clearing of the Third Paradise. In collaboration with the “StarLight, a planetarium… between your fingers” Association.

Querida Amazonia, an exciting evening dedicated to the Amazon

1st July, 9pm

An evening dedicated to the Amazon forest in collaboration with CAMS.

 

Goodnight concert

July 15th, 9pm

The “bedtime concert” is a special appointment that involves listening in relaxation mode

immersed in the nature of Michelangelo Pistoletto’s land art work. An invitation to indulge in

music with all the senses and, why not, to dream cradled by the sound of musical instruments. Bring plaid and

cushion.

 

bat night

29 July, 9pm

An evening entirely dedicated to bat friends in the company of young experts: under the starry vault,

we will study its movements and flight. The hunt will be aimed only at learning to love and respect them,

forgetting every ancestral fear, by the Hyla Naturalistic Study.

 

Night creatures

19 August, 9pm

The forest at night comes alive and is populated by mysterious and shy creatures. In silence we will go in search of

their tracks and other signs of their presence: badgers, wolves, owls, barn owls, moths and fireflies will be some

of the many protagonists of our evening. In the company of a Naturalist, we will go on a journey into mystery

and in the dark of night.

 

Landscape day

September 10, 10-18

Tenth edition of the “Panorama Day”, organized by FAI and Fondazione Zegna in some of the

most evocative landscapes of Italy. Guided tours by experts to tell the landscape in which it is

immersed the Good.

BETTONA CROSSING | 23. SEPTEMBER 2023

13Mar

BETTONA CROSSING 2023

23. SEPTEMBER 2023

The event offers 2 events that will take place on SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2023, in Bettona, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, in a natural environment in the heart of Umbria between Perugia and Assisi. Each test takes place in a single stage, at free speed, in a limited time and in a semi-autonomous regime.
DEPARTURE TIME
• BETTONA CROSSING – 50K – 9:00
• OLIVE TREE SHORTRAIL – 20K – 10:00

DISTANCES
• BETTONA CROSSING – 50K / D + 1960 m
• OLIVE TREES SHORTRAIL – 20K / D + 870 m
By completing Bettona Crossing 50KM you get 2 ITRA points. Both tracks are approved Trace de Trail www.tracedetrail.fr

SHARES
In case of non-participation in the race, the registration fee is non-refundable.
In the event of illness or injury, however, the competitor may request recognition of the registration fee for the next edition.
Registration will open on 1 December 2023 and will close on Wednesday 20 September 2023.
If the maximum number is reached, the organization reserves the right to suspend registrations in order to guarantee the best possible service for the participants.

• BETTONA CROSSING – 50K
€30.00 – until 28 February 2023
€40.00 – until 31 August 2023
€50.00 – until 20 September 2023

• OLIVE TREE SHORTRAIL – 20K
€20.00 – until 28 February 2023
€25.00 – until 31 August 2023
€30.00 – until 20 September 2023
Nota Bene: In addition to the ENDU service commissions indicated at the time of completing the registration.

Get help signing up by sending an email to: support@endu.freshdesk.com

RESERVED FOR GROUPS
Groups of more than 10 members (also mixed for competitive events) contact the manager: Chiara Brustenghi chiarabrustenghi@live.it +39 335 6261042

WITH THE REGISTRATION THE COMPETITOR HAS THE RIGHT TO:
* Finisher Medal (50K/20K)
* Official t-shirt
* Supplements for sports and local products * Chips for timing and health care
* Race pack, refreshments along the route and “Recovery bag”
* Pasta party, shower service and bag custody.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT BETTONA CROSSING 50K
By registering, each runner signs the commitment to carry the mandatory material, listed below, with them throughout the race, under penalty of disqualification.
Checks possible at any time at the discretion of the organization.
• Trail shoes
• Waterproof jacket or similar, suitable for withstanding bad weather conditions. • Mobile phone always on with charged battery. The support number
of the organization is shown on all the bibs.
• Backpack, Water Bottles or Camel Bag with a water reserve of at least 1 liter • Personal glass of minimum 15 cl (bottles and camel bag excluded) • Whistle
• Adhesive elastic bandage suitable for making a bandage or strapping
(minimum 100 cm x 6 cm) • Food reserve

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT BETTONA CROSSING 50K
• Spare warm clothing essential in case of bad weather conditions or in case of stops due to accidents.
• Small economic reserve (€20) • Sticks

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT 20K
• Personal glass of minimum 15 cl (bottles and camel bag excluded)
• Trail shoes and clothing suitable for the weather conditions
• Mobile phone always on with charged battery. The support number
of the organization is shown on all the bibs.
• Backpack, water bottles or Camel Bag with a water reserve of at least 1.0 liters • Poles

BIBS
Each bib will be delivered individually to each competitor upon presentation of:
• Identification document with photograph
• Copy of valid medical certificate (if not already uploaded/sent)
• The bib number must always be visible for the entire duration of the race. It must therefore be placed on all clothing and in no case fixed on the bag (this is also to facilitate checks on the route without being stopped).

Friday 22 September 2023
• BETTONA CROSSING (50K)
• SHORTRAIL OF THE OLIVE TREE (20K)
From 14:00 until 19:00
at the Bettona Crossing Expo (SANTA CATERINA complex at the entrance to the Borgo).

Saturday 23 September 2023 (RACE DAY)
• BETTONA CROSSING (50K)
From 6:30 until 8:00
at the Bettona Crossing Expo (SANTA CATERINA complex at the entrance to the Borgo).
• SHORTRAIL OF THE OLIVE TREE (20K)
From 7:30 until 9:00
at the Bettona Crossing Expo (SANTA CATERINA complex at the entrance to the Borgo)

DEPARTURES
• BETTONA CROSSING (50K) 8:45 Briefing
9:00 Departure
• OLIVE TREE SHORTRAIL (20K) 9:45 Briefing
10:00 Departure
PATH
The routes mainly develop on dirt paths, single tracks, country roads in the woods. Competitors must strictly respect the race course, marked with signs, arrows, tape, flags that will be shown during the briefing. The departure from the official track, in addition to involving disqualification from the order of arrival, will take place

it will take place at the competitor’s sole risk and peril.
RESTAURANTS
• still water in closed bottle, energy drinks, coca cola, (beer per 38km).
• dried fruit, bruschetta, fruit, sweets, savory crackers, snacks, biscuits, bars, gels.

TIMEOUT and CANCELLATION
The maximum time to complete BETTONA CROSSING (50K) is set at 9 hours. For the SHORTRAIL DEGLI OLIVI (20K) the maximum time is set at 4 hours.
There is NOT a gate along the race but at the 38KM of Bettona Crossing 50KM, for those who will pass more than 7 hours after departure, an alternative route to Bettona will be recommended.
In case of bad weather conditions and/or for safety reasons, the organization reserves the right to suspend the race in progress, delay the start, vary the route or, in extreme cases, cancel the race for the safety of the participants. In any case, the organizers will try to find an alternative route if this is possible.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
The limit number of competitors admitted is 200 for the Bettona Crossing 50K and 300 for the Shortrail degli Olivi. Beyond this number, the organizing committee reserves the right to welcome further members.

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The rankings will be validated by the Fidal technical delegate. The prizes will not be in cash but in kind.

BETTONA CROSSING – 50K
ABSOLUTE
The first three overall finishers M/F

M/F CATEGORIES
• The first three classified Over 18 (18/34 years) • The first three classified Over 35 (35/39 years) • The first three classified Over 40 (40/49 years) • The first three classified Over 50 (50/59 years) • The first three classified Over 60

OLIVE TREE SHORTRAIL – 20K
ABSOLUTE
The first three overall finishers M/F

M/F CATEGORIES
• The first three classified Over 18 (18/34 years) • The first three classified Over 35 (35/39 years) • The first three classified Over 40 (40/49 years) • The first three classified Over 50 (50/59 years) • The first three classified Over 60

ANNULMENT
The Organization is not responsible in case of cancellation of the event due to force majeure (war, fire, strike, epidemics, extremely adverse weather conditions, accidents, civil unrest or any other cause beyond its control).
Furthermore, if the conditions require it, the Event Organizers will be able to reduce or modify the race routes. No refund or penalty will be due for the aforementioned reasons. In case of cancellation of the event by the organization, the same will do everything possible to inform all the athletes as soon as possible. The Organization accepts no responsibility for any consequential losses and no responsibility to reimburse any other costs that may have occurred, including costs of transport, accommodation, etc.

COVID-19 UPDATE
PREPARATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN COVID 19 ACCORDING TO THE DIRECTIVES IN FORCE ON THE DAY OF THE RACE in compliance with Government and FIDAL regulations.
If the pandemic situation prevents us from organizing Bettona Crossing and consequently the race is cancelled, all registered participants will have two options: to have their registration confirmed for the 2024 edition or to receive the amount paid back.

FINAL WARNINGS
The A.S.D. IL PERUGINO RUNNING CLUB reserves the right to amend these regulations at any time in order to ensure better organization of the race; any changes to services, places and times will be reported on our website www.umbricrossing.com or communicated at the pregara briefing.
Participation in one of the two tenders implies the unreserved acceptance of these regulations,

Guided tour with wine tasting | The Carapace of Arnaldo Pomodoro

12Mar

GUIDED TOUR OF THE CASTELBUONO ESTATE WITH WINE TASTING:

THE CARAPACE OF ARNALDO TOMODORO

Il Carapace was born from the Lunelli family’s dream of seeing a cellar built that was a treasure chest for wine. From the long-standing friendship with Arnaldo Pomodoro and from the previous collaboration – which had led the Master to create “Centenarium”, the sculpture that celebrates the century of history of the Ferrari Cellars – the idea arose to propose to him, whose sculptures stand out in symbolic places around the world, to realize the cellar.

The idea is that of a shape reminiscent of the turtle, a symbol of stability and longevity which, with its carapace, represents the union between earth and sky “.

THE WORK

The result is an absolutely unique work, the first sculpture in the world in which it is possible to live and work, a place where art and nature, sculpture and wine dialogue, emphasizing the exceptional nature of both the container and the content. Entering the “Carapace” means entering a sculpture by Pomodoro, as his artistic alphabet immediately perceives, immediately recognizable in the internal vault. A winery that gives emotions, as happened to its author, Arnaldo Pomodoro. He told it himself: “For the first time in my life I had the thrill of being able to walk, talk and drink inside one of my works”.

The carapace is the first sculpture in the world in which you live and work, it is a treasure trove of great wines, Sagrantino and Rosso di Montefalco, the soul of the truest Umbria.

IN THE CARAPACE OF ARNALDO TOMATO NATURE, WINE AND ART DIALOGUE AMONG THEM

The “Carapace” offers itself to the eye as a large dome covered with copper, engraved with cracks that recall the furrows of the earth that embraces it. A sculptural element in the shape of a red dart that sticks into the ground emphasizes the work in the landscape.

The duration of the visit is approximately one hour; During the guided tour, Arnaldo Pomodoro’s Carapace project, the history of the Lunelli family, the winemaking practices and information on the aging of our wines will be illustrated. Wine tasting will follow.
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