1] Giostra del Ie Castella - Caldarola
Historic representation set in the mid XV century. It takes place on the first Sunday of August and features a spectacular offering of a"Doppiere" (A type of torch) weighing approximately two pounds; on the second Sunday you can watch games dating from 400: archery, "giostra deli anello" and "corsa alla papera".
2] Corsa alla Spada e Palio - Camerino
Historic representation of the late XV century. It takes place between the first and second weeks of May coinciding with the patron saint festival of San Venanzio. The main events are: Giostra della Quintana, Corsa all'Anello, Corsa alla spada. This last game is particularly interesting because it takes place on foot, with a race up a steep hill, amongst beautiful alleys and streets.
3] Cingoli 1848 - Cingoli
Historic representation set in the mid 800's. The show takes place in the second week of August and consists of a re-enactment of a ball game "pallone al Bracciale" between neighbouring teams of the areas.
4] Contesa Della Margutta - Corridonia
Event set in the mid XV century. It takes place in the period between the end of August and the first week in September and finishes with a procession of about 500 people in typical costume and the giostra del saraceno (a jousting game played on horseback, typical of medieval and renaissance periods) that recalls the medieval pageant - quintana in which knights with lance in rest, attempted to strike the puppet of an ugly woman.
5] Matilica Munidpium Romanum - Matelica
Historic representation set at the beginning of the Roman Empire (I century AD). It takes place between the end of August and the start of September; it finishes on the first Sunday of September with processions and pageants including the fascinating Corsa delle Bighe.
6] Mogliano 1744 - Mogliano
Historic commemoration representing life in Mogliano in the mid 700's. The show begins at the end of June and ends on the first Sunday of July, with a procession of about 300 and the Corsa della Bandiera.
7] Palio dei Terzieri - Montecassiano
Historic representation set in the mid 1400s Il Palio takes place from the antepenultimate to the penultimate. Sunday of July and is divided into displays, giochi castellani (lord games) andgiostra dei cavalieri (jousting games).
8] Contesa dei Cento Ducati - Montecosaro
Historic representation set in '300. It takes place on the first weekend of August with archery competitions and Giostra dell'Anello (a target jousting game).
9] Palio Storico di San Giovanni - Porto Recanati
Historic representation set in late '800. It takes place in August and finishes on the third Saturday of August with the procession of the "sciabbegotti con Ie coffe". It features a race in which the competitors carry wicker baskets full of fish from the sea to the market as quickly as possible, without dropping anything.
10] Palio - San Ginesio
Historic representation from the mid XIV century. It takes place in the period of ferragosto (the August bank holiday) in a perfectly reconstructed medieval setting. On 13 August, the Palio della Pacca takes place, followed by the Palio degli Anelli on 15 August.
11] Palio del Serafino - Sarnano
Historic representation set between the end of the XIII and the start of the XIV century. It takes place in August and ends on the second Sunday of the month with competitions of Tiro alla Fune (tug-of-war), Corsa delle Brocche, Salita al Palo and Taglio del Tronco.
12] Palio dei Castelli - San Severino
Historic representation of the XV century. It takes place in June and finishes on the third Saturday of the month with competitions of Tiro alla Fune (tug-of war), Corsa dei Sacchi (sack races) and Corsa delle Tom.
13] Tolentino 815 - Tolentino
Historic, military representation of the Napoleonic period. The display takes place in the Castello della Rancia on the first Sunday of May, with processions and military exercises.
14] Festa della Madonna di San Giovanni - Ripatransone
In early May - otherwise known as the 'Fire Horse' this festival consists of a huge model horse going up in a spectacular combination of flames and fireworks.
15] Dono dei Ceri a San Nicola - Tolentino
Historic representation of the 1400's in which the Art Corporations of Tolentino, via their Priori, present San Nicola with a candle and a precious banner decorated with coats of arms. The display takes place between the last week in August and the first week in September with games in the square: Corsa a piedi (running races), Tiro alla Fune (tug-of-war) and an archery tournament.
16] Sul Ponte del Diavolo - Tolentino
Historic representation of the XII century; a mix of legend and history about the Ponte del Diavolo. The event takes place between the last Sunday of August and mid September with displays of craft workshops, dance, archery and Giostra dell' Anello (a target jousting game) upon the Ponte Del Diavolo.
17] La Disfida del Bracciale - Treia
Historic presentation set at the beginning of the nineteenth century that re enacts the Gioco del Pallone col Bracciale; a game of ancient origins that developed greatly in the Renaissance period. Each year the challenge is celebrated on the first Sunday of August, following ten days of celebration that begin on the Friday preceding the last Sunday of July.
18] Giostra della Quintana - Ascoli Piceno
Medieval Jousting based on a 14th century version which took place in honor of Saint Emidio. Six riders test their horsemanship. First Sunday in August.
19] Torneo delle Guaite - Visso
Historic representation set in XIII century when the Town council of Visso was divided into five guaite. The event takes place at the end of July and ends on the first Sunday in August with archery competitions.
20] Urbino
Superb medieval pageant in the historical heart of this perfect Renaissance town. Third Sunday in August.
21] Formaggio di Fossa - Sogliano al Rubicone
The cheeses buried earlier in the year see the light of day once more. Final Week November. Also at Talamello and Sant'Agata Feltria.