Feasts and festivals in the Marche

From the hills to the Adriatic coast, festivals in the Marche are all about palios and historical pageants: the Quintana joust of Ascoli Piceno in July and August, the Cavalcata dell'Assunta in Fermo on 15 August, and the focaracci bonfires lit across the region on the night of the Venuta, between 9 and 10 December.

Here you'll find patron saint festivals, processions and food festivals month by month, with dates, programmes, history and tips for getting there and making the most of them.