In August you'll find many small festivals in Italy.
(prHWY.com) August 1, 2011 - Rome, France -- In August you'll find many small festivals in Italy. Look for brightly-colored posters (like the one in the picture) for a festa or sagra on weekends in August, where you can usually sample inexpensive regional food. Many Italians take vacations in August, often to the seaside, so you're more likely to find small festivals there. You may run across a medieval festival that includes people dressed in medieval costumes. There are also many outdoor music performances in August.
August 15, Ferragosto (Assumption Day), is a national holiday so many businesses and shops will be closed. You'll find celebrations in many places in Italy on this day and the days before and after, often including music, food, and fireworks.
There are also some of the bigger festivals you will find in Italy in august. If you want to avoid the crowds and take advantage of
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