Agosto Montefalchese e Fuga del Bove
The great medieval reenactment of the four districts of Montefalco, from the historical procession to the Fuga del Bove
About Agosto Montefalchese
Montefalco Returns to the Middle Ages
The Agosto Montefalchese is the grand medieval historical reenactment of Montefalco, a splendid village in the province of Perugia known as the "balcony of Umbria" for the panorama it offers over the Valle Umbra. For about three weeks, the four districts — San Bartolomeo, San Fortunato, San Francesco, and Sant'Agostino — compete in a series of challenges that animate the Piazza del Comune and the streets of the center.
The Challenges Between the Districts
The calendar is marked by highly evocative events: the historical procession in costume, the flag-wavers' and drummers' competitions, the district shows, crossbow shooting, and the relay race. Everything culminates in the Fuga del Bove (Ox Race), the concluding event that recalls ancient tradition and declares the winning district.
The Taverns and the Flavors of Sagrantino
During the event, the district taverns open, where you can taste traditional Montefalco dishes accompanied by the renowned Sagrantino di Montefalco: from gnocchi with Sagrantino wine to steak, in a blend of history, folklore, and food and wine that makes the Agosto Montefalchese one of Umbria's most beloved reenactments.
Agosto Montefalchese — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Agosto Montefalchese and Fuga del Bove enlivens Montefalco from July 30 to August 19, with the four districts competing in challenges set up in Piazza del Comune.
From the opening Renaissance banquet, the event moves to the highlight evenings in mid-August — historical procession, flag wavers, drummers, district shows, relay race, and crossbow shooting — culminating in the spectacular Fuga del Bove on August 19. The district taverns remain open from August 6 to 19.
Programme Agosto Montefalchese 2026
Thursday, July 30 - Piazza del Comune
- Renaissance Banquet
August 6 to 19
- Opening of the district taverns with traditional dishes and Sagrantino di Montefalco
Tuesday, August 11 - Piazza del Comune, 9:30 PM
- Historical Procession (ticket €13)
Wednesday, August 12 - Piazza del Comune, 9:30 PM
- Flag-Wavers' Competition and Drummers' Competition (ticket €12)
Thursday, August 13 - Piazza del Comune, 9:30 PM
- The District Shows (ticket €16)
Friday, August 14 - Piazza del Comune, 9:30 PM
- The Relay Race and Crossbow Shooting (ticket €15)
Wednesday, August 19 - Viale della Vittoria, 9:30 PM
- Corsa dei Bovi (Fuga del Bove), concluding event (ticket €18)
The four competing districts: San Bartolomeo, San Fortunato, San Francesco, and Sant'Agostino. Program and times on fugadelbove.it.
Highlights Agosto Montefalchese 2026
Prices Agosto Montefalchese 2026
Practical information — Agosto Montefalchese
Where
Piazza del Comune and historic center of Montefalco (PG), Umbria.
How to get there
By car from the SS3 Flaminia or the E45, exit for Foligno/Montefalco. Nearest train station: Foligno.
Tickets and taverns
Tickets for the individual evenings of events in Piazza del Comune (see program). District taverns open during the weeks of the event.
Contacts
Ente Agosto Montefalchese — tel. +39 392 9643101, e-mail [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Agosto Montefalchese
Piazza del Comune
Piazza del Comune, 06036 Montefalco