Il Gargano offers its visitors a richevents calendar:
theatrical or musical, annual events related to religion or traditions of this land of Puglia.
We propose aEvents Calendar it intends to recall the most important appointments that, from May to September, carry onGargano joy, thoughtlessness, will to live and desire to pass on the tradition.
May Puglia
- 08 And 09 May – 16th cycle tourist event“Gran Fondo del Gargano”, in Manfredonia and the Gargano …details onmanfredonia.net
- UNTIL 15 May – 12° National Literature Prize “City of Vico del Gargano”, (Subscribed until 15/05/10) …details onabitarearoma.net
- by 20 to 22 May – 2° Festival Internazionale del Gargano, Vico del Gargano, San Menaio and Rhodes Garganico …details ongarganofestival.com
21/05 - “Rock ‘n’ Wine Art Fest”: rock, art and wine, San Severo …continues itsmyspace.com
Vieste
Festival of S. Maria Merino : 9 May. The festival includes a procession which follows a magnificent fireworks display.
Freak
San Primiano Martyr: is the patron saint of Hvar. The community celebrated in his honor by 14 to 16 May.
Cagnano Varano
FESTIVAL OF SSMichele and Cataldo: 8/9/10 May.
June Puglia
Vieste
Viestestate: from June to September exhibition of musical events, theater and cinema.
San Giovanni Rotondo
Feast of St. John the Baptist: 24/25/26 June
Peschici
Peschici Estate: is the title of the summer program sponsored by the City of Peschici. To parties related to the tradition, are flanked, Annually, theatrical, concerts and much more.
July in Puglia
- 17 And 18 July – 3rd edition“Umbra Forest Folk”, in the heart of Gargano Foresta Umbra …continues itsumbraforestfolk.com
Cagnano Varano
Festa della Madonna del Carmine: 16 July.
Manfredonia
“Mangiamare”: festival bluefish, cooked in the manner of traditional local areas prepared and tasted in the vicinity of the port. Held every year 10 July.
Manfredonia Festival: in July, city is filled with theatrical, Music reviews, screenings of quality films and more.
Monte Sant'Angelo
Trophy “City of Monte Sant'Angelo”: arrived this’ years in its second year this event dedicated to young talents of photography. It is generally held in the month of July and culminates with the award ceremony.
Montestate: is the title of the summer season, full of events sponsored by the City.
Peschici
Feast of Sant’ Elijah Prophet: by 18 to 21 July is celebrated in Peschici in honor of the patron saint of the city.
Rodi Garganico
National Feast of Maria SS. Liberia and S. Christopher: 2 And 3 July.
Tremiti Islands
Quakes Festival of Lucio Dalla: 30/06 01/07.
Festival of the Sea: the 4 July, to commemorate the establishment of marine reserve.
August in Puglia
Vieste
Viestestate: from June to September exhibition of musical events, theater and cinema.
Blue Fish Festival: in August.
Tremiti Islands
Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 15 August.
Patronal feast in honor of S. Assumption: 16 August.
Rodi Garganico
Celebrations of San Rocco: by’ 11 to 19 August.
Piano Festival del Gargano: among the cultural events sponsored by the Community and without’ other one more important. The Festival is held during the months of August and September.
Cagnano Varano
Rite of Varanea: 13 August.
During this festival, fishermen have grilled fish, prepared on site, in an atmosphere marked by fireworks reflected on the lake lit by special buoys.
September in Puglia
San Giovanni Rotondo
Death of Padre Pio --Feast of St. Pio of Pietrelcina: 23 September (Padre Pio died in 2002).
Town festival: 20 September. The festival recalls the delivery of the keys to the town of Padre Pio.
Peschici
Peschijazz: now in its second edition, this collection of jazz music is destined to become an annual event for the City. The show takes, generally, the first week of September and is home to internationally renowned musicians. To name a few: Giovanni Allevi, Stefano Bollani, Roberto Ciotti e Steve Grossman. The fans of the genre will get their teeth!
Manfredonia
Procession of St. Andrew: Settembre the first statue of the saint is carried in the Gulf. Accompanying, you can admire the fleet of vessels city.
Morning
The Patronal Festival: dedicated to Santa Maria de la Luz, celebrates the 14-15-16 September. Annually, the end of the feast a beautiful fireworks display.
Monte Sant'Angelo
Festa di San Michele Arcangelo: is the feast of the patron and, of course, l’ most important event’ year for Mount St. Michael of the community’ Angel. The festival lasts several days, by 27 September to 2 October.