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During the month of August small towns and districts around Florence celebrate hundreds of local festivals, many townsman have intent to escape from summer city heat even for a few hours, there’s nothing better than traditional summer festivals (sagras) for great food and entertainment.

These local festivals are held year-round but in August they offer a real taste of local cuisine.

From August you can choose a number of sagra to visit

• In Corezzo in Chiusi della Verna, near Arezzo, from August 11 to 13, travelers can visit the Festa del Tortello e del Raviolo, or try wild boar on August 12 to 15 in Palazzuolo sul Senio.
• In Prato’s main piazza on August 15 is "Watermelon Celebration", or maybe is worth to visit the outskirts of Lucca in search of local wines and delicious grilled pork - the traditional Sagra del Maiale will be celebrated in Barga on August 19 to 20.
• Near Florence, in Montespertoli, pasta lovers can enjoy in the Sagra della Pappardella. It is not just a food degustation, you can expect wide cultural program, with shows, games, cabaret and music.
• In the province of Massa Carrara from August 23 to 25 will be Lard Festival in Colonnata, it is a cold cut traditionally enjoyed side dish, sliced thin and accompanied by bread and tomatoes. A unique cold cut, this lard is spiced with cinnamon, coriander, cloves, aniseand oregano.

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