June events in the Mugello Valley
With beautiful weather peeking from behind the clouds, June means the sun is out and festivals are starting all around Tuscany. We compiled our top list of cool events that you don’t want to miss if you are visiting the Mugello valley region of Tuscany this month!
1. Strawberry Festival in nearby Scarperia (Fi). The third edition of this fun festival is this Saturday June 7th and Sunday June 8th at the Centro Polivalente. Look for the delightful ‘ballad of strawberries’ with live musical concerts and 0km stands where you can buy baskets of this sweet, red fruit among other local delicacies from the region. You can also ea dinner here both Saturday and Sunday (also lunch).
2. Cycling tour on June 14th in the Mugello Valley, a new edition with the same amount of kilometers as the year before. Check on updated details via their Facebook page here.
3. FIERA AGRICOLA DEL MUGELLO, June 6,7th, 8th and 9th in the Mugello. A huge agricultural fair taking place the second week of June in Borgo San Lorenzo. More information can be found here.
4. Sagra del Tortello, festival of tortelli pasta in Borgo San Lorenzo, June 13-22nd at the Luco di Mugello in Borgo San Lorenzo (FI).
We also recommend that you browse the very valuable website of Around Tuscany which has a variety of information of cool Tuscan escapes, from tips on which beaches to take your pet to film festivals and much more! Also if you want some personalized advice for your next trip to Tuscany, check out some of the activities we have on offer via our site, from courses on bee-keeping to a relaxing massage or yoga in the middle of nature!
Quick Booking snippet
Extra virgin olive oil is a natural product that continues to evolve after pressing. Heat, light and oxygen accelerate this process and gradually affect both flavour and quality. At Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort, this is something we know well. Our family has been producing extra virgin olive oil for generations, using olives grown in […]
Mugello is best known for its charming villages, ancient woodlands, historic villas and quintessential Tuscan landscapes. What many people don’t realise is that, after sunset, its clear skies and low levels of light pollution create ideal conditions for observing constellations, planets and, at the right time of year, even the Milky Way stretching across the […]
Villa Campestri, the world’s first Olive Oil Resort, transforms extra virgin olive oil into an experience that brings together nature, gastronomy, wellbeing and a deep connection to the land.
Have you ever woken up in the morning feeling as tired as when you went to bed? Or found yourself exhausted at night, only to lie awake for hours? Perhaps you’ve experienced that familiar afternoon slump, when your energy suddenly disappears for no obvious reason. Most of us blame stress, a busy schedule or lack […]
One of the most meaningful experiences during a trip to Tuscany, beyond visiting art cities or iconic landscapes, is connecting with everyday local life. That connection often happens in village markets, artisan workshops, and small food shops where products are made for the people who live there year-round, not just for visitors. In this guide, […]
How to get to Mugello from Florence and how to travel around Tuscany with or without a car. Distances, trains, buses and transfers.
Romantic weekend in Tuscany between Mugello and Florence: scenic rooms, candlelight dinners, and olive oil tastings. Discover Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort.
Anyone visiting Florence for the first time imagines a stay right in the historic center, surrounded by museums, piazzas, and narrow cobblestone streets. It takes only a day, however, to realize that Florence is wonderful to explore yet challenging to inhabit. Between ZTL restrictions, scarce and expensive parking, constant noise, and high prices for even […]