Holiday events in Tuscany 2013. Our guide to the main events in Tuscany this year.
In February the carnival in Florence is one of the big global carnival events.
Also held in February the carnival in Arezzo boasts the title of the oldest carnival in Italy.
The Florence Carnival in February is a big occasion for carnival devotees.
The ultra carnival however is held in Viareggio also in February.
During March the PisaArt exposition, which showcases art and sculpture takes place in Pisa.
In May one of the iconic motorised symbols of Italy, the Vespa scooter is idolised during the annual Vespizzatevi event in Florence.
Also in May in Castel di Sotto near Pisa there is the Barchini boat race.
In Florence in May you can enjoy the International Iris competition.
Ancient firearms compete in a modern day competition during the Balestro del Girafalco competition in May as the areas of Massa Marittima seek the best crossbow competitor.
More flower in Florence in May at the Piazza della Signora with the Flower display of Florence which takes place each year.
One of the classic children's story characters Pinocchio is celebrated in Coolodi on the last Sunday in May.
If you have tasted the real thing you will know what's in store in May at the annual Ice-cream Festival held annually in Florence.
Medieval combat is the theme again at the Annual jousting of the Saracens event in Arezzo held between June and September in the Piazzo Giorgio.
One of the most important events on the Tuscan social calendar is the Palio of Sienna which is held in the Piazza del Campo each year in July.
Also held in Sienna in July is the annual Aromatic City Festival which showcases Jazz, rock and ethnic music genres.
Tuscany produces fantastic wine which is famed around the world and Montepulciano is one of the best known. This great wine producing city is host of the Bravio delle Botti, a wine barrel rolling contest held each year in August, on the 25th in 2013.
Baroque music is showcased at the Contemporary Baroque festival in Sienna in October.
Note : these main events in Tuscany will usually reoccur in subsequent years around the same time.
We have a large range of self catering rental houses of all sizes in Tuscany in most of the key areas so do give our properties some consideration when you are deciding where to stay if attending an event there. We can also offer useful tips about Tuscany, such as how best to travel, what weather to expect and so forth, we have many years of experience so please use it.