Festivals, Food, Music and Events

I'm enclosing a few links for the coming Festivals in different regions in Italy for May and June. There's plenty to see and do and this list isn't final by any means since there will be local events in most areas as well. Click on the links below to get full information.

A couple of 'Calendar of Events' in Friuli Venezia Giulia

http://www.initaly.com/regions/friuli/calendar.htm and

http://www.aaanetserv.com/turismo/friuli/festivals.html

Rick Steve gives you his full listing of Festivals

http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/italy/italfest.htm

Some of the bigger National holiday Festivals

http://www.italylogue.com/festivals

Music Festivals

http://italy-travel.suite101.com/article.cfm/summer-music-festivals-in-italy-2010

Jazz Festivals

http://jazzfests.net/countries/?country=it

Rome Festivals

http://eventful.com/rome/events/categories/festivals_parades

Rome International Choral Festival

http://www.musiccelebrations.com/festivals/2010/rome_choral_festival.html

Turin's St. Giovanni Day and Lucca's marching band

http://kiconcerts.com/band/marching_bands/?id=114

Film Festivals

http://www.insidefilm.com/italy.html

Venetian Festivals

http://www.meetingeurope.com/cultural/veniceevents/festivals.htm

Village Festivals in Tuscany for May

http://www.athomeintuscany.org/2010/05/11/village-festivals-in-tuscany-sagre-may-2010/

When staying in a particular area, head to your local Tourist Office to get a list of local events, people are always happy to help and will love the interest you show.