Roseto Valfortore: Autumn/Winter Program

With autumn’s arrival, Roseto Valfortore is ready for a season filled with events, traditions, and fun for all ages. The program kicked off on Friday, October 18, with storyteller Oreste Castagna and his show Fare e Raccontare, marking the start of a series of events that will entertain locals and visitors until the new year.

On Saturday, November 2, from 6:00 p.m., the festivities continue with Facciamo la festa al cinghiale & Castagne e Vin Brulè, an evening celebrating autumn flavors and conviviality. On Sunday, November 10, starting at 5:30 p.m., the historic town center will host DiVino, with tastings of local wines and products paired with popular music.

The weekend of November 16-17 will be dedicated to truffle lovers with the first edition of Roseto Città del Tartufo, offering a chance to explore and enjoy this precious ingredient in a variety of dishes.

On Sunday, December 1, at 6:00 p.m., the holiday season will kick off with the lighting of festive decorations and the opening of The Magical World of Elves and Fairy Tales, turning the town into an enchanted place. Events continue on Sunday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m., with the Ensemble Concert, featuring a chamber orchestra performance in the Mother Church.

In December, children will be the stars, with Santa Claus arriving on Sunday, December 22, followed by a magic show on December 23 to delight young and old alike. The traditional Fagghje procession on December 24 will revive ancient Christmas rituals. Christmas night, December 25, will feature a soulful gospel concert in the Mother Church following the evening Mass, while on Friday, December 27, the traditional holiday bingo will take place at the Youth Center.

The Befana will arrive in the Dauno town on Monday, January 6, and the series of events will conclude with the grand traditional celebration I Foche de Sant’Antone on Saturday, January 18.

Throughout the holiday season, creative workshops will be organized, offering the chance to make sweets, chocolate treats, and decorations, making the wait for the festivities even more special.