Riserva Naturale Monte Rufeno

	Events
	Calendar of Events 2006 Town of Acquapendente (VT)
	May 1st May Palio dell’Arcata In the Municipal Race-Track, horse races combined with the 16 groups of "Pugnaloni" for the awarding of the historical Palio. 7th May Madonna della Quercia Feast in Trevinano Religious event. 15th May Madonna del Fiore Feast Religious event dating back to the year 1166 Mid-May Fair The Celebration of Minipugnaloni 21st May The Celebration of the "Pugnaloni" It takes place on the 3rd Sunday of May. The so-called "Pugnaloni" are great panels (2,60 x 3,60 meters) built with a mosaic of leaves and flowers representing the theme of freedom against any form of oppression. Their origins date back to one of the main events in the history of Acquapendente: the “miracle” of Madonna del Fiore which took place in 1166. The "Pugnaloni" are on display in characteristic points of the historical town center of Acquapendente, and are admired by several tourists and visitors in the "historical" frame represented by groups of flag wavers and historical parades. 27th-28th May St. Bernardino Feast in Torre Alfina Great Flower Beds along the historical town center of the ancient Village. Cultural events.

	June 4th June Walk to Castro Leaving from Acquapendente, you will get to the Sanctuary of Castro after a route of about 40 Km. Stops with refreshment points along the route. 4th June Ciaraso Walk “A walk along the Trail of the Brigands” Meeting participants and subscription: at 10.30 a.m. in Via dello Stadio. Departure at 11.00 a.m. 10 km itinerary. This year, thanks to a longer itinerary, we will have the opportunity to enter the chestnut tree woods of “tregge”, along the trail called “of the Brigands”. It will represent a great occasion to visit a wonderful place which many of us still do not know. Gastronomic refreshments along the route. “lunch Al Podere” Subscription fee: Euros 3,00 July From 5th to 9th July Beer Festival A particular edition in the wonderful Parco Pineta. 22nd-23rd July Ice-Cream Festival in Torre Alfina Awarded a prize more than once, the homemade ice-cream of Torre Alfina, famous all over Lazio and not only, can be tasted. 28th-29th-30th-31st July Torre Alfina Blues Festival Four days dedicated to blues, among cultural events and gastronomical tasting in the most characteristic points of the ancient Village. July-August Cordeschi Amphitheater In the wonderful frame of the Cordeschi Amphitheater: Cinema, Theater, Music, and Dances will cheer up the nights. August 10th August St. Lorenzo Feast in Trevinano The Saint Patron is celebrated with events dedicated to music and gastronomy. 9th-15th August Festival of Pappardelle with Wild Boar Sauce in Torre Alfina One of the most important and... tasty festivals of Alto Lazio 16th August St. Rocco Feast in Trevinano Concert of classical music in the Castle Boncompagni-Ludovisi 17th-20th August Journey to Discover the Rural and Crafsmanship Civilization Folklore, tradition, gastronomy, and music in the historical town center of Acquapendente. Cultural events. 20th August Interregional Meeting Moto Club Several motorbikes of any period in the wonderful Square of the Historical Town Center of Acquapendente. 28th August St. Ermete Patron Feast Religious and cultural events. 30th August St. Ermete Fair Fireworks: at the municipal stadium, great fireworks put an end to the events of the summer of Acquapendente. September 1st-2nd-3rd September Madonna del S. Amore Feast in Torre Alfina Historical Re-enactment of the "Transfer”: Origins of the Feast St. Bartolomeo Fair “Local Products” Astorre's Banquet – Medieval Choreography, Music, and Dishes “Castronturris” March to remember the ancient Monaldeschi family 22nd-24th September Footrace to Monte Rufeno National Footrace and Trekking Event, walk giving to the several participants the opportunity to visit the naturalistic area of Monte Rufeno and the surrounding territory. The program includes cultural visits, music activities, and enables to appreciate above all the local gastronomy. October 1st October Day Dedicated to Grandparents Organized by the elderly center of Acquapendente within the national event. December Various initiatives on the program for Christmas 2006

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	The Celebration of the "Pugnaloni"
Winner of the 2005 celebration	Acquapendente (VT) 13th, 14th and 15th May 2005 The so-called "Pugnaloni", for those who still do not know them, are great panels (2,60 x 3,60 meters) which are apparently similar to paintings, but they are made with an original building technique: a mosaic of flower petal, dry and green leaves, pine needles, nuts inflorescences and other materials of vegetal origins. These great floral panels are displayed on the third Sunday of May in some parts of the historical town center and enhance the value of the architectonic elements of the Town, exactly along the ancient route of Via Francigena. According to the tradition, the "Pugnaloni" were born as an offer to the Madonna del Fiore who, in the year 1166, miraculously appeared to two farmers and gave to the population of Acquapendente the courage to rise up against the tyrannical governor Barbarossa. Probably the Celebration has still more ancient origins, like many other spring celebrations, and the pagan celebration was replaced by the Christian one in the historical moment of the struggles between the Pope and the Empire. The first documents we have about the "Pugnaloni" as floral mosaics date back to the first years of the 19th century when a wonderful Arme was built by Pope Pio VII: it was so well-decorated with floral motifs that it looked like a mosaic. The "Pugnaloni" demonstrate today an extraordinary creativity deriving from the ancient artistic and artisan tradition characterizing Acquapendente, but also the enthusiasm of the youth which nowadays manage the typical aspects of the celebration. Program (PDF file, Italian text - 6 Kb)
	Long Walk to Monte Rufeno - 22nd Edition
	22nd-23rd-24th September National Trekking and Footrace event in the "blessed triangle of Italy", at the borders with Lazio, Umbria, and Tuscany. Event valid for the competitions IVV and "Piede alato FIASP" and for the "Stramarciatore" patent. Organized by Assessorato Sport e Turismo of the Municipality of Acquapendente, and by the section Soci Unicoop Tirreno Paglia-Vulsinea Committee of Acquapendente, with the collaboration of Riserva Naturale Regionale Monte Rufeno, Local Tourist Board of Allerona (TR) and Gradoli (VT), under the patronage of the Municipality of Allerona and C.M. Alta Tuscia Laziale e Monte Peglia e Selva di Meana Program Friday 22nd September Gradoli “Camminata dell’Aleatico” At 9.00 a.m.: Meeting in the square of Basilica del S. Sepolcro in Acquapendente At 9.30 a.m.: Departure to Gradoli with shuttle bus At 10.00 a.m.: beginning of the walk with the guides At 1.00 p.m.: Lunch “al Purgatorio” on Bolsena Lake, Gradoli bank At 5.00 p.m.: Transfer to Acquapendente At 6.00 p.m.: Visit to the Town Museum “Civico e Diocesano” At 8.00 p.m.: welcome dinner - greeting by the Mayor Saturday 23rd September Allerona Tour in the Woods of Selva di Meana (Nature trail of Km 10) At 9.00 a.m.: Meeting and check of the subscriptions in the square of the Municipality of Allerona At 10.00 a.m.: Departure for the "tour of the wood" (free pace) At 1.30 p.m.: Lunch organized by the Local Tourist Board of Allerona Trevinano Competitive Footrace Km 8 At 4.30 p.m. Subscriptions in Piazza del Castello At 5.00 p.m. Departure of the mini-footrace At 5.30 p.m. Departure of the footrace At 7.30 p.m. Dinner and music entertainment Sunday 24th September Trevinano La Scarpinata (14 km route in Parco Regionale di Monte Rufeno) (refreshment points along the route and at the arrival) At 9.00 a.m.: Meeting and subscriptions in Trevinano At 10.00 a.m.: Departure of Scarpinata At 2.00 p.m.: prize-giving of the groups Participation fee THREE DAYS from Friday morning: Euros 74 (lunch in the restaurant on Bolsena Lake) dinner in the restaurant TWO DAYS from Saturday morning: Euros 36 (lunch in the open air, dinner in the restaurant) SCARPINATA on Sunday: Euros 8 lunch at the end of the event - refreshment points The Participation fee includes: assistance, insurance, meals, prizes, and everything else the organization will need to improve the event. Accommodation fees not included. It is also possible to take part in one or two of the three walks suggested by the organization. Closure of the subscriptions: For groups (at least 10 participants) within 18th September For individuals, half an hour before the departure. For accommodation bookings, directly ask to the organization. Prizes for groups: Natural prizes for the first 10 biggest groups participating in the Scarpinata of Trevinano. Natural prizes for the 5 biggest groups participating in Scarpinata of Allerona. Prizes for indivisduals: 1st Footrace: Scarpinata of Gradoli: natural prize 2nd Footrace: Scarpinata of Allerona: bottle of wine 3rd Footrace: Scarpinata to Monte Rufeno: pottery Info and bookings Ufficio Promozione Turistica e Sport del Comune di Acquapendente - Contact Mr Sergio Pieri. E-mail: turismo@comuneacquapendente.it - Web site: www.comuneacquapendente.it - Tel Office 0763/7309206 - 73091 - mobile 339 2680840 (from 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.)