Saint Leonard, patron of the Archaeological Museum of Saturnia
📅 Every year, on 6 November
Manciano celebrates Saint Leonard on 6 November.
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Saint Martin of Tours and the Carriere del 19
📅 Every year, on 11 November; the Carriere del 19, since the 1855 cholera epidemic
Scarlino celebrates Saint Martin of Tours on 11 November. Every 19 August, the Carriere del 19 re-enact in costume the celebrations for the end of the 1855 cholera epidemic.
Saint Leopold, patron also remembered by the «Follos 1838» re-enactment
📅 Every year, on 15 November
Follonica celebrates Saint Leopold on 15 November, in the church dedicated to him; every second Sunday of May the town re-enacts with «Follos 1838» the arrival of Grand Duke Leopold II of Lorraine, while the local Carnevale Maremmano has its roots in 1949.
Saint Nicholas, patron of Arcidosso
📅 Every year, on 6 December
Arcidosso celebrates Saint Nicholas on 6 December, in the church dedicated to him.
Feast of Saint Nicholas
📅 Every year, on 6 December
On 6 December Castell'Azzara celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas; the town preserves Rocca Silvana.
Saint Nicholas, patron of the land of the La Pietra Nature Reserve
📅 Every year, on 6 December
Roccastrada celebrates Saint Nicholas on 6 December.
Saint Nicholas, patron of Sorano
📅 Every year, on 6 December
Sorano celebrates Saint Nicholas on 6 December, in the collegiate church dedicated to him.
Feast of Blessed James of Montieri
📅 Every year, on 28 December
On 28 December Montieri celebrates its patron Blessed James of Montieri (Giacomo Papocchi); its territory preserves the memory of the old mines.
Saint Fabian, patron of Civitella Paganico
📅 Every year, on 20 January
Civitella Paganico celebrates Saint Fabian on 20 January.
Feast of Saints Vincent and Anastasius
📅 Every year, on 22 January
On 22 January Semproniano celebrates its patrons Saints Vincent and Anastasius, to whom the Pieve is dedicated; the Castello di Rocchette di Fazio stands in the municipality.
The Most Holy Annunciation, patron of Magliano in Toscana
📅 Every year, on 25 March
Magliano in Toscana celebrates the Most Holy Annunciation on 25 March, in the church dedicated to her.
Saint George, patron of the Montorgiali Cavalcade
📅 Every year, on 23 April, with the Cavalcata di San Giorgio at Montorgiali
In the hamlet of Montorgiali, Saint George is celebrated on 23 April, with the Cavalcata di San Giorgio towards the shrine dedicated to him, and a re-enactment of the legendary battle against the dragon.
Saint Blaise, patron of the land of the Corsa dei barchini
📅 Every year, on the two central weekends of May, postponed from the calendar date of 3 February
Orbetello celebrates Saint Blaise during the May festivities, on the two central weekends of the month, postponed from the actual calendar date of 3 February. At the same time, the Corsa dei barchini is held, a traditional maritime palio in the lagoon's waters among the town's five districts.
Saint William of Malavalle, patron of the Rowing Palio since 1952
📅 Every year, on the Monday after the second Sunday of May; the Rowing Palio since 1952
Castiglione della Pescaia celebrates Saint William of Malavalle on the Monday after the second Sunday of May. The Rowing Palio, a traditional feast held since 1952, is raced on rowing boats with five-person crews. Every first Sunday of September, the Palio di Vetulonia is instead run, a donkey race among the four districts, including San Guglielmo.
Saint Bernardino and the festival Antonioni wanted
📅 Every year, on 20 May; the short film festival since 1994
Capalbio celebrates Saint Bernardino of Siena on 20 May. Since 1994 it has hosted the Capalbio Cinema International Short Film Festival, inaugurated by Michelangelo Antonioni.
Saint John the Baptist and the Palio dei Ciuchi
📅 Every year, on 24 June, with the Palio dei Ciuchi on the Sunday after 8 September
Campagnatico celebrates Saint John the Baptist on 24 June. The first Sunday after 8 September brings the Palio dei Ciuchi (donkey race), established in 1957.
Saint John the Baptist, patron of Scansano
📅 Every year, on 24 June
Scansano celebrates Saint John the Baptist on 24 June, in the church dedicated to him. In the hamlet of Montorgiali, Saint George is celebrated instead.
Feast of Saint Christopher
📅 Every year, on 25 July
On 25 July Roccalbegna, a municipality of 1,099 inhabitants in the province of Grosseto, celebrates its patron Saint Christopher (San Cristoforo).
Saints Flora and Lucilla and the Carnevale Morto
📅 Every year, on 29 July
Santa Fiora celebrates Saints Flora and Lucilla on 29 July. In Marroneto, the «Carnevale morto» is passed down, a re-enactment in which Lent bids farewell to Carnival.
Saint Erasmus and Saint Stephen, patrons of the land of the Palio Marinaro
📅 Every year, on 3 August in Porto Santo Stefano; Saint Erasmus is celebrated in June in Porto Ercole
Monte Argentario celebrates Saint Stephen Protomartyr on 3 August in Porto Santo Stefano, and Saint Erasmus of Formia in June in Porto Ercole. Since the early 1930s, on Easter morning, Porto Santo Stefano has held the Procession of the Risen Christ, deeply felt by the population. Since 1937, every 15 August, the Palio Marinaro dell'Argentario has taken place, among the longest rowing races in the world.
Saint Lawrence, patron of one of the few Tuscan cities still encircled by walls
📅 Every year, on 10 August, with the traditional procession on the evening of the 9th
Grosseto celebrates Saint Lawrence on 10 August, with the traditional procession the evening before; the city, which inherited the episcopal see from nearby Roselle in 1138, is one of the few Tuscan capitals whose historic centre remains entirely encircled by Medici walls.
Feast of Saint Lawrence
📅 Every year, on 10 August
On 10 August Monterotondo Marittimo, a municipality of 1,414 inhabitants in the province of Grosseto, celebrates its patron Saint Lawrence (san Lorenzo).
Saint Roch and the Torciata di San Giuseppe
📅 Every year, on 16 August; the Torciata di San Giuseppe on 19 March
Pitigliano celebrates Saint Roch on 16 August, in the church dedicated to him together with Saint Mary. On 19 March, the traditional Torciata di San Giuseppe is held, to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Feast of San Bartolomeo
📅 Every year, on 24 August
On 24 August Seggiano, a municipality of 1,004 inhabitants in the province of Grosseto, celebrates its patron San Bartolomeo.
Saint Julian, patron of the Teatro delle Rocce
📅 Every year, on 28 August
Gavorrano celebrates Saint Julian on 28 August, in the church dedicated to him.
Mary Most Holy of Grace, patron of the Palio delle Contrade
📅 Every year, on 8 September, with the Palio delle Contrade
Castel del Piano celebrates Mary Most Holy of Grace on 8 September, with the Palio delle Contrade in the shell-shaped circuit of Piazza Garibaldi. According to legend, the palio was born in honour of the Madonna, whose icon was found on this very date.
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Patron saint festival 📍 Isola del Giglio
Feast of Saint Mamilianus
📅 Every year, on 15 September
On 15 September Giglio Castello celebrates its patron Saint Mamilianus with a procession, the Palio degli Asini (donkey race) and the quadrille; on 10 August it is Giglio Porto's turn, with the Palio Marinaro for Saint Lawrence.
Patron saint festival 📍 Cinigiano
Feast of Saint Michael
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Cinigiano celebrates Saint Michael; between September and October the village also holds the Grape Festival, with a parade of floats from its three districts.
Patron saint festival 📍 Massa Marittima
Feast of Saint Cerbonius
📅 Every year, on 10 October
On 10 October Massa Marittima celebrates its patron Saint Cerbonius with a medieval costume procession; the town is also known for the Balestro del Girifalco, a crossbow contest dating back to the 14th century.