Event organized in co-design with the Municipality of Laterina Pergine Valdarno
MMXXIV LATERINA MEDIEVAL – Of Iron and Fire
July 20th and 21st
Waiting for the Festival…
Propitious evenings
July 26th, 27th, and 28th
Medieval Festival
With the Patronage of the Municipality of Laterina Pergine Valdarno and the Tuscany Region
Historical event of Tuscany
With the patronage of AIC Toscana – Italian Celiac Association
Event organized in co-design with the Municipality of Laterina Pergine Valdarno
SUNDAY, 21ST
5:00 PM – Municipal Council Hall
“Chronicles of a village: the castrum of Laterino in the Late Middle Ages”
Speaker: Dr. Giuseppe Giunta
Project supported by FONDAZIONE CR FIRENZE
6:00 PM
Opening of the Master Brewer’s Stall
6:30 PM
Performance by the Musicians of the Rocca
Grand procession opening “La Contesa dei Contadi” with the start of the Games
8:00 PM
Closing of the initial phase of the Games
9:00 PM
Final Game “The Raid on the Castle”
11:00 PM
Awarding of the winner of the First Edition of “La Contesa dei Contadi”
FRIDAY, 26TH
7:00 PM
Opening of the Castle, Medieval Market, and encampment
Ancient Crafts and the Rocca Association
7:15 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Opening procession of the celebrations and prologue
The Rocca with the participation of the Historical Recreation Center of Montevarchi and the Compagnia de Monteguarco
From 7:30 PM
Throughout the historic center, roaming shows and street artist performances
Li Brutti, Bestie di Bacco, Circo Sonambulos, and Compagnia della Spada
8:00 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Two-handed sword combat
Compagnia della Spada
8:45 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Street Theater
Circo Sonambulos
9:30 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Grand procession with the Solemn Oath of the Armigeri
The Rocca with the participation of the Historical Recreation Center of Montevarchi and the Compagnia de Monteguarco
10:00 PM – Public Gardens
Juggling, Medieval Entertainment, and Fire
Li Brutti
10:00 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Two-handed sword combat
Compagnia della Spada
10:30 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Fire Show
Fire Aida
11:30 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Closing of the first day of celebrations with the Grand Procession of all the Nobles, accompanied by Armigeri, Musicians, and the entire People
SATURDAY, 27TH
6:30 PM
Opening of the Castle, Medieval Market, and encampment
Ancient Crafts and the Rocca Association
6:30 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Opening procession of the second day of celebrations and prologue
The Rocca with the participation of the Historical Recreation Center of Montevarchi and the Compagnia de Monteguarco
7:00 PM – Municipal Theater
Presentation of the book “The Landscape of the Mona Lisa: Mysteries and Suggestions”
by Silvano Vinceti
7:00 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Juggling, Medieval Entertainment, and Fire
Li Brutti
7:30 PM – Public Gardens
Falcon Flight
Falconers of Valdarno – Passion for Birds of Prey
From 7:30 PM
Throughout the historic center, roaming shows and street artist performances
Li Brutti, Bestie di Bacco, Circo Sonambulos, Compagnia della Spada, and Memento Ridi
8:00 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Two-handed sword combat
Compagnia della Spada
8:30 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Performance by the Historical Group and Flag Throwers of Castiglion Fiorentino
9:00 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Fire Show
Fire Aida
9:15 PM – Public Gardens
Street Theater
Circo Sonambulos
10:00 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Grand procession with the first part of the Solemn Investiture of the new Armigeri
The Rocca with the participation of the Historical Recreation Center of Montevarchi and the Compagnia de Monteguarco
10:30 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Performance by the Historical Group and Flag Throwers of Castiglion Fiorentino
11:00 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Medieval Rock Band with Fire Show
Bestie di Bacco
11:30 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Grand Closing Procession of the second day of celebrations
SUNDAY, 28TH
6:00 PM
Opening of the Castle, Medieval Market, and encampment
Ancient Crafts and the Rocca Association
6:00 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Opening procession of the last day of celebrations and prologue
The Rocca with the participation of the Historical Recreation Center of Montevarchi and the Compagnia de Monteguarco
6:30 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Bird of prey flight performance
Falconers of Valdarno – Passion for Birds of Prey
From 7:30 PM
Throughout the historic center, roaming shows and street artist performances
Li Brutti, Bestie di Bacco, Circo Sonambulos, Compagnia della Spada, and Memento Ridi
7:30 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Street Theater
Circo Sonambulos
8:00 PM – Public Gardens
Fakir Show
Fire Aida
8:30 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Two-handed sword combat
Compagnia della Spada
9:00 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Medieval Rock Band with Fire Show
Bestie di Bacco
9:30 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Grand procession with the second part of the Solemn Investiture of the new Armigeri
The Rocca with the participation of the Historical Recreation Center of Montevarchi and the Compagnia de Monteguarco
9:45 PM – Public Gardens
Fakir Show
Fire Aida
10:00 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Two-handed sword combat
Compagnia della Spada
10:15 PM – Public Gardens
Street Theater
Circo Sonambulos
10:30 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
“Knightly Virtues”
Kronos
11:30 PM – Piazza della Repubblica
Grand Historic Procession and end of the celebrations
FIXED ARTIST LOCATIONS
- Podestà’s Court – Piazza Trieste
- Company of the Sword Encampment – Public Gardens
- Ancient Crafts – Piazza Marconi
- Castle Guard Military Camp – Public Gardens
- Historical Recreation Center of Montevarchi – Public Gardens
- Compagnia de Monteguarco – Public Gardens
- Falconers of Valdarno – Public Gardens (Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th)
- Medea the White Sorceress – Public Gardens
The taverns and artisan shops will welcome travelers from the opening of the Castle, and with the Master Brewer, you’ll be able to toast into the night.
Thanks to the collaboration with AIC Toscana, even those with celiac disease will be able to feast together.
During the three days of the festival, visitors can see the Castle Guard in the military camp, explore faithfully recreated war machines, visit the Guinigi Tower, and enjoy historical parades, reenactments, and demonstrations of ancient crafts.
A shuttle service to the historic center will be available during the festival.
