The Comune di Guardia always puts out a list of summer events will festivals, open air movie nights at the castle, and concerts.
If you are not on facebook and are looking for more information on Guardia, I would encourage you to do so. Much of the information available online about Guardia is communicated via facebook pages. Although the summer events schedule is not posted yet, the City updates the above link with regularly.
For all of you art fans and artists, another exciting new event being planned is Ri-Creare Guardia, an international artistic gathering in Guardia. The even is being held July 4-6 and July 11-12 of 2014 and is being sponsored by Guardia Sanframondi Renaissance: The Art Town
And last but not least, for the wine lovers and foodies out there.. there is the 21st annual Vinalia 2014 that will be held August 3 - 9 2014. The information hasn't been updated yet for this year's festa, but I'm including the links from last year's event.
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Poster from Vinalia 2013 |
http://www.vinalia.info/
Vinalia Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/vinalia.rassegnaenogastronomica?fref=ts
This a one of a kind week long food and wine festival sponsored by the Winemakers Club and organized by the Committee Vinalia. The festival is an annual even and marks the culmination of the celebration of the wine harvest. The event is aimed at showcasing the local products of the Campania region of Italy. The lively festival takes place in the characteristic setting of the "Centro Historico" of ancient Guardia. where over thirty company sponsors come together to set a stage for a delight to the senses. The billboard includes wine (with over 200 labels), taverns (where you can taste local cheeses, olive oils, meats, honey and bread) , taste workshops, musical performances, film screening, street performers and more...
The festival is free of charge and weaves through the ancient streets and the magical castle in the clouds of Guardia Sanframondi.
In addition to the local festivities, Vinalia offers a unique wine tasting experience with an opportunity to have a private sampling of best wines from the 16 wineries present. Here you will get to meet with experts and producers from the region to explain the uniqueness of their wines presented, giving you a feel for the tradition and passion for wine that is so much a part of their life.
An entrance ticket is required for this event.
Another exciting event coming to Guardia is the Gran Ballo al Castello dei Fremondo, Guardia Sanframondi, BN) (click on link)
Saturday June 21st
The official schedule will be published shortly. The Gran Ballo will start with a of a procession at 19:00 that will start at town hall and weave through the main street of the Guardia with backdrop of period music from the 1800s. Once the procession arrives at Castle Square, the Grand Ball will begin.
I'll continue to update the information as I get more updates. I'm already getting excited about my next trip, but can't decide when to go .. I don't want to miss anything!!
Until next time Ciao!
