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Back again this year, in the characteristic town of Fossa del Lupo at the foot of Cortona, the traditional Snail Festival, organized with passion by the Fossa del Lupo Sports Group since 1984. An unmissable event for all lovers of tasty snail dishes and authentic flavors of typical local cuisine.<\/p>\n

In addition to the gastronomic delicacies, the festival will offer a rich entertainment program for all ages, with shows, dance evenings to go wild to the rhythm of music, pleasant bike rides to discover the Cortona countryside and exciting trump tournaments. And much more!<\/p>\n

Venerd\u00ec 29 Maggio
\n<\/strong>ore 21 \u2013 Processione con l\u2019immagine di San Celestino<\/p>\n

Sabato 30 maggio
\n<\/strong>ore 16 \u2013 S. Messa
\nore 19 \u2013 Apertura del Festival della Lumaca
\nore 21 \u2013 Serata Danzante \u201cSuonami Band\u201d<\/p>\n

Domenica 31 maggio
\n<\/strong>ore 19 \u2013 Apertura del Festival della Lumaca
\nore 21 \u2013 Serata Danzante \u201cAndrea Bianchini\u201d<\/p>\n

Luned\u00ec 1 Giugno
\n<\/strong>ore 19 \u2013 Apertura del Festival della Lumaca
\nore 21 \u2013 Serata Danzante \u201cGianmarco Bagutti\u201d<\/p>\n

Marted\u00ec 2 giugno
\n<\/strong>ore 19 \u2013 Apertura del Festival della Lumaca
\nore 21 \u2013 Serata Danzante \u201cFrancesca Mazzuccato\u201d<\/p>\n

Mercoled\u00ec 3 giugno
\n<\/strong>ore 21 \u2013 Gara di Briscola<\/p>\n

Gioved\u00ec 4 Giugno \u2013 Serata di riposo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Venerd\u00ec 5 giugno
\n<\/strong>Serata di Beneficenza in collaborazione con il Calcit Valdichiana
\nore 20 \u2013 Cena su prenotazione
\nore 21,45 \u2013 Concerto \u201cLA VITA \u00c8 MUSICA\u2026 e nel cielo della vita voler\u00f2\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Sabato 6 giugno
\n<\/strong>ore 16 \u2013 S. Messa
\nore 19 \u2013 Apertura del Festival della Lumaca
\nore 21 \u2013 serata danzante Graziano Cianni<\/p>\n

Domenica 7 giugno
\n<\/strong>ore 19 \u2013 Apertura del Festival della Lumaca
\nore 21 \u2013 Serata Danzante \u201cEtrusco Sound\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Useful Information:<\/strong>
\nEvery Evening Bar Service
\nAll events are free admission
\nOur specialty \u201cLUMACHE IN SALM\u00cc\u201d will be served only on May 30-31 and June 1-2-6-7 from 7 p.m. onwards both at the table and takeaway
\nEven in case of bad weather, the event will be held regularly
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