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Sep 12
2007
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40th Annual Chestnut Festival (Sagra delle Castagne) Schedule - 2007
Every year, during the first two weeks of October, Soriano nel Cimino hosts a festival that surrounds the chestnut harvest. This festival is done on a large scale, and attracts thousands of people from surrounding areas, including Rome. The two main events of the Sagra are the Palio and the Corteo Storico. Unfortunately, we don't know which days these will be held until shortly before the festival. That said, the schedule for 2007 has been released, so here it is:
| Date | Time | Where | Event |
| Sept 29 | 10:00 AM | Castle | Guided tours of the castle |
| Sept 30 | 10:00 AM | Castle | Guided tours of the castle |
| Oct 5 | 7:00 PM | Main Piazza | Opening of the festival with blessing of the cavaliers and archers of the 4 contrade (districts): Rocca, San Giorgio, Papacqua and Trinita. |
| Oct 5 | 7:30 PM | Throughout Town | Opening of the 4 Taverns - Each Contrada hosts its own makeshift tavern that is open for meals during the festival, and features local dishes. |
| Oct 5 | 9:00 PM | The four Taverns | Each tavern has a table with people in full medieval dress taking part in dinner. |
| Oct 5 | 9:30 PM | City Hall Courtyard | Dance Concert |
| Oct 6 | 9:00 AM | Soriano Outskirts | Guided trip to the 'Fosso del Mandrione' Archeological site. Reservations Required from Pro Loco in Soriano |
| Oct 6 | 3:00 PM | Main Piazza | Antique Flea Market |
| Oct 6 | 3:00 PM | Medieval Quarter | Photo Exhibition 'Soriano Through History' |
| Oct 6 | 6:30 PM | Main Piazza | Exhibition of the Swordsmen of Soriano from the Rocca district |
| Oct 6 | 7:30 PM | Throughout Town | Opening of the 4 Taverns |
| Oct 7 | 8:00 AM | Throughout Town | Flea Market until sunset |
| Oct 7 | 8:00 AM | Castle | Opening of Torture Chamber |
| Oct 7 | 8:30 AM | Medieval Quarter | Photo Exhibition 'Soriano Through History' |
| Oct 7 | 10:00 AM | Main Piazza | Exhibition of the 'Mini Swordsmen' and 'Mini Flag Group' (young children in training) |
| Oct 7 | 3:00 PM | Gianotti Field | The Palio - Cavaliers and Archers of the four contrade compete for the glory of their Contrada. |
| Oct 7 | ** | Main Piazza | After the Palio, there will be a ceremony to proclaim this year's winner in Piazza. |
| Oct 7 | 9:00 PM | Main Piazza | Exhibition by Soriano's Flag Group from the Trinita District |
| Oct 10 | 9:30 AM | City Hall Courtyard | Artisan Show, featuring products made with Chestnut wood. |
| Oct 11 | 6:30 PM | City Hall Courtyard | Performance by The Soriano Choir |
| Oct 13 | 9:00 AM | Soriano Outskirts | Guided trip to the 'Fosso del Mandrione' Archeological site. Reservations Required from Pro Loco in Soriano |
| Oct 13 | 3:00 PM | Main Piazza | Medieval Games |
| Oct 13 | 3:00 PM | City Hall Courtyard | Medieval Flea Market |
| Oct 13 | 3:00 PM | Medieval Quarter | Antique Flea Market |
| Oct 13 | 3:00 PM | Medieval Quarter | Photo Exhibition 'Soriano Through History' |
| Oct 13 | 9:00 PM | Main Piazza | Reenactment of events from Soriano's history, including the famous battle with Vignanello |
| Oct 14 | 8:00 AM | Throughout Town | Flea Market until sunset |
| Oct 14 | 8:00 AM | City Hall Courtyard | Medieval Flea Market |
| Oct 14 | 8:00 AM | Medieval Quarter | Antique Flea Market |
| Oct 14 | 9:00 AM | Medieval Quarter | Photo Exhibition 'Soriano Through History' |
| Oct 14 | 10:30 AM | Main Piazza | Citizen Awards |
| Oct 14 | 3:00 PM | Main Piazza | Medieval Parade |
| Oct 20 | 10:00 AM | Castle | Tour the castle and sample many local food pioducts |
Throughout the festival, the 4 taverns will open every evening, and will be giving away free roasted chestnuts to all.
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