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Cultural events
35th Rossini Opera Festival
Pesaro 10 to 22 August 2014
Adriatic Arena
10, 13, 16 & 19 August at 8 p.m.
ARMIDA
music by Gioachino Rossini
conducted by Roberto Abbado
directed by Luca Ronconi
new production
Teatro Rossini
11, 14, 17 & 20 August at 8pm
IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA
music by Gioachino Rossini
conducted by Giacomo Sagripanti
concert performance
Teatro Rossini
12, 15, 18 & 22 August at 8pm
AURELIANO IN PALMIRA
music by Gioachino Rossini
conducted by Will Crutchfield
directed by Mario Martone
new production
Teatro Rossini
21 August at 8.30pm
Petite Messe Solennelle
conducted by Alberto Zedda
50th Macerata Open-Air Opera Festival
Macerata Sferisterio 18 July to 21 August 2014
18 & 27 July; 2 & 10 August
AIDA
music by Giuseppe Verdi
19 & 25 July; 3 & 8 August
TOSCA
music by Giacomo Puccini
20 & 26 July; 1 & 9 August
LA TRAVIATA
music by Giuseppe Verdi
Ancona
The Teatro delle Muse has a strong opera, classical music and jazz season. Full details
on www.teatrodellemuse.org
Fano jazz by the sea 17-28 july
Il festival si aprirà con l'anteprima al Pala J del Porto di Fano – Marina dei Cesari il 17 luglio.
Dal 22 al 27 luglio (ore 21,15) si terranno sei concerti alla Corte Malatestiana e altrettanti alla
Chiesa di San Francesco (ore 23,00). Nella settimana si svolgeranno i concerti di Street Jazz
in Town (ore 19,30) nei locali del centro storico. Il festival si concluderà alla Golena del Furlo
il 28 luglio.
The festival will open with a preview to Pala J in the Port of Fano - Marina dei Cesari on July
17th. From July 22 to 27 (21.15) six concerts will be held at the Court Malatesta and many
more in the Church of St. Francis (23.00). In this week the concert of Jazz in Town Street
(19.30) will take place in the premises of the center. The festival will closed at the Flood Plain
Furlo on July 28.
Urbino early music festival 19-28 july
Music from the Italian Renaissance with musicans such as: Paul O'Dette. Rinaldo
Alessandrini an LaReverdie.
San Severino Marche, Blues Festival 3 may
The San Severino Blues festival arches the spectrum between jazz, blues and rock and has some
great artists playing fantastic historic venues in San Severino and around Le Marche. Recent guests
have included Joe Jackson and Patti Smith.
Osimo International Dance Festival, july
Senigallia International Piano Competition August-September
Amandola International Theatre Festival end August to early September
Castelfidardo International Accordion Festival - early October
Ancona Jazz Festival early November
Le Marche Festas & Events
Le Marche hosts ‘festas’ or outdoor celebrations, games, concerts and dancing most weekends from
spring to Christmas. During the summer these also occur on most weekdays as neighbouring villages
compete in throwing the best party.
The common theme is a Marche festa that allows the visitor to sample local produce, food and wines.
The following are a taste of what is available in some of the towns near to our Villa but, for detailed
information on the numerous eventsplease visit the Macerata province tourist site, the Marche tourism
site, or buy the Corriere Proposte in the local tabacchi (newsagents).
Macerata Opera at the Sferisterio
Macerata is famous for its impressive
Opera house theSferisterio, an enormous open air
theatre buit in 1819 with wonderful neo classical
columns. Every year it hosts some of the best opera
stars in Italy for its summer season.
The theme each year is different, for instance the
theme for 2009′s Macerata opera season was
“L’inganno” or deceit and includes Puccini’s Madame
Butterfly, Verdi’s La Traviata, Mozart’s Don Giovanni
and La Malentendu by Albert Camus. Performances
take place at the grand Sferisterio and at the glorious
Macerata Teatro Lauri.
Usually there is a date when the stars perform at the
Roman Amphitheatre at nearby Urbisaglia. Urbisaglia
itself has a short opera season in the Roman Ruins
with its own players which culminates in the final night
when a roman banquet is held. Tickets available from
the box office or on-line via Vivaticket
Sarnano, Castrum Sarnani
During the weeks leading up to 15 August (Ferragosto)
the medieval Centro Storico is home toCastrum Sarnani a
historical festa and pageant where fire eaters, jugglers,
belly dancers, sword fighters, minstrels and artists roam
the cobbled streets and piazzas that host theatrical and
musical performances and a number of different bars and
tavernas.
Ancient cantinas in the 15th century basements
ofSarnano houses are opened to house artisans who
recreate the ancient crafts and traditions of the Marche
region.
Giostra della Castella’ Caldarola
A medieval Le Marche festa that takes place on the first Sunday of August in Caldarola, where you
can sample local wines and dishes and watch and join in ancient games including archery, “giostra
deli anello” and “corsa alla papera”.
Camerino Corsa alla Spada e
Palio
A Le Marche Festa set in the late 15th© which
takes place between the first and second weeks
of May in lovely Camerino and features
food, wine and games. The main events are the
Giostra della Quintana, Corsa all’Anello, Corsa
alla spada where competitors race up the town’s
wonderful steep alleys and streets.
Corridonia, Contessa della Margutta Festa
This Le Marche festa is set in the middle of the 15th© and takes place in the period between the end
of August and the first week in September. It includes a procession of about 500 people in typical
costume and the giostra del saraceno (a jousting game played on horseback, typical of medieval and
renaissance periods, in which knights tried to lance the puppet of an ugly woman).
Matelica Festa del Munidnium
Romanum
A costumed Le Marche festa set at the beginning
of the Roman Empire (I century AD). It takes
place inMatellica at the end of August and the
start of September; it finishes on the first Sunday
of September with processions and pageants
including the fascinating Corsa delle Bighe.
Mogliano 1744
This Le Marche festa recreates life in Mogliano in the Macerata province of Marche in the mid 700′s.
The show begins at the end of June and ends on the first Sunday of July, with a procession of about
300 and the Corsa della Bandiera.
Recanati Palio Storico di San Giovanni
Historic Le Marche Festa depicting life in the late 8th century. It takes place in Porto Recanati in
August and finishes on the third Saturday of August with the procession of the “sciabbegotti con Ie
coffe”. It features a race in which the competitors carry wicker baskets full of fish from the sea to the
market as quickly as possible, without dropping so much as a sprat.
San Ginesio Palio.
A medieval Le Marche festa that takes place in the period of
ferragosto (the August bank holiday) in the perfectly restored
medieval setting of San Ginesio. On 13 August, the Palio della
Pacca takes place, followed by the Palio degli Anelli on 15
August.
San Severino Palio del Castelli
An historic Le Marche festa or pageant set in 15th century San
Severino; which takes place in June and finishes on the third
Saturday of the month with competitions of Tiro alla Fune (tug-ofwar), Corsa dei Sacchi (sack races) and Corsa delle Tom
Tolentino 1815
An historic Le Marche Festa with a military pageant recreating the Napoleonic period (the peace treaty
with Napoleon was signed here). The display takes place in Tolentino’s Castello della Rancia on the
first Sunday of May, with processions and military exercises.
Tolentino ‘Dono dei Ceri a San Nicola
Set in the 1400′s celebrating the life of Saint Nicolas. This Le Marche Festa takes place between the
last week in August and the first week in September with games food & wine in the square. At the
same time inTolentino the festa ‘Sul Ponte del Diavolo’ takes place with displays of craft workshops,
dance, archery and jousting on the Roman bridge.
Treia – La Disfida del Bracciale
An ancient game played against the fortified walls of the medieval town by teams of two players,
dressed in medieval garb and armed with spiky wooden bracelets, hit a large leather ball over a high
net, using angles off the wall to good effect. Each year the games and a big le marche festa are
celebrated on the first Sunday of August in Treia, following ten days of celebration that begin on the
Friday preceding the last Sunday of July.
Ascoli Piceno ‘Giostra della Quintana
One of the grandest of the Le Marche Festas, the Giostra della Quintana is Medieval Jousting based
on a 14th© version which took place in honour of Saint Emidio. Six riders test their horsemanship. It
Takes place in Ascoli Piceno on the first Sunday in August.
Loro Piceno, Festa del Vino Cotto
A favourite amongst the Marche festas. It sprawls around the medieval town of Loro Piceno,
celebrating Vino Cotto or cooked wine, which is a speciality of the area and is fortified, slightly smoky
and sweet. The Le Marche festa itself consists of market stalls, great varieties of food and wines,
fireworks and always at least 4 musical stages where the music ranges from ska to jazz. There always
seems to be a party going on at the uppermost music stage.
La Castagnata, Montemonaco
On the final weekend in October you should try to visit this fantastic Le Marche Festa; a food festival in
Montemonaco in the heart of the Sibillini Mountains of Le Marche. Many small local food and wine
producers have stalls and there’s normally a band playing near the main piazza where visitors are
plied with free, hot spiced wine.
Castello Della Rancia
The middle of June sees the Marche music festival at Tolentino’s Castello della Rancia. This Le
Marche festa is set in the trees behind the beautifully preserved castle, and serves up excellent food,
wines, bands and DJs every night.
Colmurano International Buskers Festival
This small town plays host to one of July’s best Le Marche festas, the “Colmurano Buskers Festival“,
hosts a multitude of acoustic music sets being played from a wide range of international musicians and
lenty of street entertainment for all ages.
SUMMER JAMBOREE
From 2 to 10 August 2014 in Senigallia (AN) is 30 km from Villa Fonti
Summer Jamboree held in Senigallia is an international music and dance festival based on culture,
music and dance of the 40s and 50s.
It is considered the most important event of the 50s held in Europe and the second in the world.
www.summerjamboree.com - Free entrace.
ROF - ROSSINI OPERA FESTIVAL - in Pesaro
Main operas and concerts in summer
www.rossinioperafestival.it
SFERISTERIO ARENA in Macerata
Opera on stages!
Program: Aida / Tosca / La Traviata etc..... main events in summer
www.sferisterio.it
LA NOTTE ROSA (THE PINK NIGHT)
Friday July 4th, 2014 - Cattolica, Misano Adriatico, Riccione, Rimini
Huge event which involves the whole Riviera of Rimini...Free concerts (all kind of music, from rock
music to classical music and Jazz music), big artists and international stars (i.e. Boy George e Taboo
of Black Eyed Peas in 2013), huge fireworks, musicals, and much more...
Everyone takes part in organising the event; from theatre companies to great concerts, from scenery
to shop windows, from decorations to street furnishing.
La Notte Rosa is the event with which the Riviera of Rimini confirms its leadership in the world of
nightlife and fun.
www.lanotterosa.it/en
Eating events or Sagra:
Pretty well every town and village throughout Le Marche has some food or wine event,
known as a sagra, usually during the summer months. Here are just a few of them :
February
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Truffel Festival, ‘Sagra del tartufo’ in Aqualagna, Pesaro-Urbino
March
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Festival of Marche cuisine, ‘Marche da Mangiare’ in Civitanova Marche, Macerata
Polenta Festival, ‘Sagra della polenta’ in San Costanzo, Pesaro-Urbino
April
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Sausage Festival, ‘Sagra della salsiccia’ in San Marcello, Ancona
Historic frog race, ‘Palio della rana’ in Fermignano, Pesaro-Urbino
May
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Pork Roast Festival, ‘Sagra della Porchetta’ in Apiro, Macerata
Beans and Cheese Festival,‘Sagra delle fave e del formaggio’ in Auditore, PesaroUrbino
Mushroom Festival, ‘Sagra del fungo’ in Cessapalombo, Macerata
Strawberry Festival, Sagra della fragola’ in Chiaravalle, Ancona
Artichoke Festival, ‘Sagra del carciofo marchigiano’ in Montelupone, Macerata
Roasted Rooster Festival, ‘Sagra del gallo arrosto’ in Monteporzio, Pesaro-Urbino
Traditional Italian Horse Race, ‘Palio di San Floriano’ in Jesi, Ancona
June
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Pianello (near Cagli) - Sagra della Lumaca (snails) - mid-June
Apiro (near Cingoli) - Sagra del formaggio pecorino (pecorino cheese)
July
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Sefro (near Camerino) - Festa della Pizza - early July
Matelica - Sagra della Rana (frogs)
Ostra Vetere (near Corinaldo) - Festa della trota (trout) - earlyJuly
Montemarciano (near Senigallia) - Sagra del pesce (fish)
Corinaldo - polenta festival on third Sunday in July to commemorate the time when
the town's people successfully resisted a siege thanks to copious supplies of the
stuff.
Sefro (near Camerino) - Festa del Tortellino alla boscaiola (pasta) - late July
Castelplanio (near Jesi) - Sagra della crescia sul panaro (stuffed flat bread) - last
Sunday of July
Ostra Vetere (near Corinaldo) - Sapori ed Aromi di Casa Nostra - late July - local
food, music and a procession of old farm machines
Pergola Wine Festival
August
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Monte Vidon Combatte (near Fermo) - Sagra delle quaglie (quails) - 1st Sunday
Sassoferrato - Sagra del Cinghiale (wild boar)
Cingoli - Sagra di prosciutto e melone
San Severino Marche - Sagra della ceca (chick peas)
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Staffolo (near Cingoli) - Festa del Verdicchio (verdicchio wine festival)
Fermo - Sagra delle vongole (shell fish)
Serra San Quirico (near Fabriano) - Sagra del coniglio in porchetta (roast rabbit with
fennel)
Monteprandone (near San Benedetto del Tronto) - Sagra delle olive fritte (fried
stuffed olives)
Pedaso - Sagra Nazionale delle cozze (mussels)
Massignano (near Ascoli Piceno) - Sagra delle frittelle (omelettes)
Vererotta (near Ascoli Piceno) - Sagra della vitella allo spiedo (spit-roast veal)
Loro Piceno - Sagra del Vin Cotto (a sweet "cooked" wine)
September
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Apiro (near Cingoli) - Sagra della polenta
Montecassiano - Sagra del pesce (fish)
Cupramontana - grape festival in the heart of Verdicchio wine country in September.
Piandimileto (near Urbino) - Mushroom fair
Lapedona (near Fermo) - Sagra del Vino Cotto (a sweet "cooked" wine)
Fermo - Sagra della Polenta
Arcevia - Sagra dell'uva (grape festival)
October
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Acqualagna (near Cagli) - Fiera nazionale del tartufo (truffle fair) - last weekend in
October and first two weekends in November in the town that calls itself the "truffle
capital".
Acquasanta Terme (near Ascoli Piceno) - Festa d'autunno (autumn produce)
Montemonaco (near Ascoli Piceno) - Sagra della Castagna (chestnut)
Castelsantangelo sul Nera (near Visso) - Sagra del Marrone Castellano (chestnut)
Sant'Agata Feltria - White Truffle fair
Sant'Angelo in Vado (near Urbino) - Mostra del tartufo bianco (white truffle)
November
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Talamello (near San Leo) - Formaggio di Fossa cheese fair
Acqualagna (near Cagli) - truffle fair - last weekend in October and first two
weekends in November in the village that calls itself the "truffle capital".
CANTINE APERTE
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May 2014
www.movimentoturismovino.it
The winemakers open their doors to visitors for free wine and enogastronomic tasting (the
guided tours and tastings are free but you pay for bottles!)
With live traditional bands.
Close to VILLA FONTI you have the following wineries (cantine):
Bruscia
Strada Cerasa 11A
San Costanzo (PU)
0721954801
Ferriera
Strada Ferriera
Pesaro (PU)
0721286348
Cantine Mariotti
Via delle Cave, 3
Montemaggiore Al Metauro (PU)
0721891370
Fiorini
Via Giardino Campioli, 5
Barchi (PU)
072197151
Cignano
Via Isola di Fano, s.n.
Fossombrone (PU)
0721727124
Guerrieri
Via San Filippo, 24
Piagge (PU)
0721890152
Claudio Morelli
Viale Romagna, 47/B
Fano (PU)
0721823352
Terracruda
Via Serre 28
Fratte Rosa (PU)
0721777412
CALICI DI STELLE
From Thuesday 5 to Sunday 10 August, 2014
www.movimentoturismovino.it
Wine and cultural offer under the falling stars...wine drinking plus events, design and art.
CANTINE APERTE IN VENDEMMIA:
September 2014
You help winemakers make the wine!
www.movimentoturismovino.it
Fun & Games
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Ascoli Piceno La Quintana - jousting in Ascoli's main square on the first Sunday of
August. The most authentic "medieval" goings-on in the Marche.
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Urbino Festa del Duca - a jamboree in honour of Duke Federico on the third Sunday
in August.
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Cagli Palio dell'Oca - medieval games to win a golden goose in mid-August.
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Mondavio Wild Boar Hunt - a medieval chase in the square - very jolly. mid-August.
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Fermignano Palio della Rana - yes, a race with frogs in wheelbarrows - the joint is
really jumpin' on the first Sunday after Easter.
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Treia Disfida del Bracciale - a fast and furious ancient ball game played out in the
first Sunday of August.
Le Marche Golf
The nearest course for a golf holiday in Le Marche is the Conero Golf Club at Sirolo; which is
an hour away, it is 6766 yards long and nestles in the hills of theConero national
park overlooking the sea. Weekday green fees of €40, clubs can be hired. This is also a
greatwine producing area- so a trip to a Cantina for the 19th hole should be considered.
Italian Football In Le Marche
If you want to take in some Italian football or calcio
while you are in Le Marche, Ascoli are the nearest
members of Serie B. The city of Ascoli and its
stadium are 45minutes away and a trip to an
Italian Football match is quite an occasion.
Tickets are available from the Tabacchi
in Sarnano or in bars around the ground (you must
take id). Forza Il Picchio!! Playing football in
Sarnano, there are 2 5 a side pitches and its easy
to turn up and get a game
Swimming in Le Marche
The Villas swimming pool is 14 metres long and
has a stunning view of Sarnano and its backdrop
of the Sibillini Mountains. Swimming is also
available locally at Lake Fiastra, which
has beaches and restaurants, in Sarnano at a
superb heated indoor pool and at the great
beaches 45 mins away.
Watersports in Le Marche Italy
If you want your Le Marche sport on or in the water then within easy reach are the Le Marche
yacht club at Porto San Giorgio, windsurfing at Civitanova Marche and Porto San Elpidio,
sailing at Civitanova,canoeing at Lake Fiastra.
There’s also a PADI diving at Numana, where you can obtain your PADI certificate on diving
courses there or bring your PADI certificate and go out for dives amongst the Rocky outcrops
in the Conero National Park.
Horse Racing in Le Marche
If you are into 4 legged Le Marchesport, then
visit Montegiorgio, half an hour from the Villa if
you fancy a day or night of watching and betting
on horse racing Italian style (with riders in
traps). There is also flat racing at Corridonia.
Hang-gliding and Parascending
in The Sibillini Mountains
The nearest extreme sports in Le Marche are 10
minutes from the Villa, where you will find
a Hang-gliding and parascending school. You can take a tandem flight with an instructor over
the wonderful Le Marche countryside around Sarnano from May to October depending on
conditions.
Skiing & Snowboarding in Le Marche
Drive to the Sibillini Mountains to the ski
resort of Sassotetto, the main resort for Le
Marche skiing and snowboarding. Its an
ideal Italian ski resort for beginners or for
those who want a ski weekend with other
great facilities down below the snowline. The
ski resort has a boarding snow park with
great sound system, 10 drag/chairlifts, 9
pistes plus off piste action. At Sassotetto ski
resort there are two good restaurants, ski,
board & boot hire plus ski pass sales. Its
often wise to rent your ski kit down at Paolo
sport in Sarnano.
Quad Bikes, Mountain Bikes, Pedaloes & Canoes in Le
Marche
If you are in the Sibillini Mountains at
picturesque Lake Fiastra and fancy something
more active than the beach or lunch at
the local trattoria, you can hire bikes, canoes
or pedaloes or rent quad bikes
Extreme sports, Kayaking, White Water Rafting & Climbing
Norcia is a wonderful medieval town in the heart of the Sibillini Mountains only an hour and a
quarter from the villa and is home to many outdoor pursuits and extreme sports and survival
courses which can be experienced under the watchful eyes of trained instructors at
the Outdoor Activity Centre.
So, if you fancy that white water rafting trip, kayaking through gorges that are home to
wolves and eagles or fancy canyoning, hydrospeed orienteering or free climbing, or most
other mountain or water based extreme sports then a visit to Norcia is essential during your
visit to Le Marche.Alternatively, bring yourgroup for some team building.
Le Marche Adventure Parks
Only half hour from the villa is Fiastra adventure park
with a Zip wire over the lake and tightropes in the
treesAlso near to Norcia and Visso in the heart of the
Sibillini Mountains is an adventure playground or
adventure park with zipwires, climbing and loads of
excitement for all ages.
There is another parco avventura Cingoliin the heart
of Le Marche, a wonderful town worth visiting in its
own right for its views, architecture and lake, this
adventure park makes it a trip for the whole family.

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