Institutional events and appointments in Tortoreto

THE PALIO DEL BARONE
The Palio del Barone awarded with the Great Event is a medieval historical re-enactment of 1234 that is linked to ancient traditions of the past of Tortoreto and takes place over two evenings: the inaugural evening in the first decade of August and on August 16 of each year with the challenge of the two historic districts of Tortoreto: Terravecchia represented by the Tortora and Terranova which has the crow as its emblem. The Palio del Barone, in a suggestive atmosphere, organized by the Due Torri cultural association to fully relive the places of memory, recalls the visit to the Barony of Tortoreto by the vicar of Frederick II of Swabia Rinaldo di Brunforte and on that occasion Baron Roberto di Turturitus organized great celebrations with games, music and dances. You can thus immerse yourself totally in the past.

FEAST AND PROCESSION OF THE MADONNA AT SEA
In summer during the period of August 15th, Tortoreto takes place a unique and fascinating event, the feast of the Most Holy Mary Madonna of the Sea Assumed into Heaven . In this patronal feast, there is a real procession of the statue of the Madonna which, starting from the earth, that is, from the church of Santissima Maria Assunta, reaches the shores of the coast, and is embarked on fishing boats that will start the procession at sea. During the procession, numerous recreational activities are also organized such as the “Sand Castles Race”, concerts and shows.

THE FIRST POST-WAR MOTORCYCLE RACE
Among the various events that have been held in Tortoreto throughout history, especially for two-wheel enthusiasts, it is important to remember The First Postwar Motorcycle Race , held on 4 August 1945, then replicated in 1988 by the Vittorio di Gennaro family, which sponsored the 1st Tortoreto Circuit in 1989, in honor of the first race.

TORTORETO – STAGE OF THE GIRO D’ITALIA
Tortoreto was often the protagonist of the Giro d’Italia. In 2020 it hosted the tenth stage of the Giro d’Italia and RAI TV showed the splendid images of our pink-tinged territory. On the occasion of this important world cycling event, in Tortoreto one of the most important monuments, the fountain of the Siren, was “colored pink”.

THE PINK NIGHT OF CHILDREN
In Tortoreto Lido, since 2015 a real party for adults and children is organized every summer, the Pink Night of Children. The event extends for 3 km of coastline, with colored lights, theatrical performances, shows, sounds, jugglers, clowns and lots of guaranteed fun. Organized by the Municipality of Tortoreto in collaboration with the Tortoreto Hoteliers and Tour Operators Association and the BalneaTor Association, the event is entirely free.

THE COMPETITION OF THE SAND CASTLES
Every summer, on the occasion of the annual celebrations of Santa Maria Assunta in Tortoreto, an event is organized, The Race of the Sand Castles. A unique competition at a national level, where children and adults participate together, building real works of art with sand.

FESTIVAL OF CLAM
There are many festivals in Tortoreto that every summer delight the palates of residents and tourists, and one in particular is the one that represents the end of summer and the typical dishes of the coast, the Clam Festival now in its 44th edition. Last festival of the summer season, in this event entirely dedicated to fish you can taste the delights proposed by local fishermen and restaurateurs: fish appetizers, marinara sauces, fried fish, broths and many other typical products. Unique late summer evenings, characterized by joy, good food, music and dancing that will accompany you until late at night.