November: Frantotipico
The fascinating exhibition market for
olive oil and local agroindustrial products Mostra Mercato dell’Olio di
Frantoio e dei Prodotti Agroalimentari Tipici takes place at Castel
Ritaldi, where one can taste
the new oil and many other local products at stalls, samplings and conferences.
Other events in the town of Castel Ritaldi
July: Palio of the Ghost - Historical recalling in medieval costumes
of an ancient competition between knights from 1499, initiated by the
count Ritaldi to honour the presence of
Lucrezia
Borgia.
June: Bruna June - In June takes place the historical
commemoration of the miracle of the
Madonna della Bruna. In
the 16
th century, some pilgrims arrived at a place near the present
sanctuary
Santuario della Madonna della Bruna. They were tired
from the journey and took rest under a tree. When they decided to start out
again they could not lift the banner they were carrying with them to worship
the
Blessed Clare, until they had painted on a wall the image printed on
the banner.
July-September: Musike'state - Music event in summer that takes place in
several communes in the territory of Spoleto.
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