Medieval August
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Medieval August

24 Jul 2025 — 04 Aug 2025
Ventimiglia — Imperia (008)

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Edition 2025 — Medieval August

In 2025, the Medieval August celebrated its 50th anniversary with the exhibition '1975-2025: Fifty Years of Our History'. Between July 21 and August 4, the Gathering of the Permission, the flag-throwers' challenge, the Night of Contention, the Regatta of the Districts for the Maritime Palio, and the Night of the Guidernone with the award of the municipal palio took place.

The 2025 edition of the Medieval August had a special significance, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the event with the exhibition "1975-2025: Fifty Years of Our History" (July 21-August 10). The calendar featured the Gathering of the Permission (July 24) with a historical parade and blessing of the palio, the Asteludo flag-throwers' challenge (July 26), the Night of Contention (July 27) with competitions in historical games, medieval re-enactments and settings (August 1-4), the Regatta of the Districts (August 3) on the nautical mile with Ligurian dinghies competing for the Maritime Palio, and the concluding Night of the Guidernone (August 4) with the award ceremony and assignment of the municipal palio.

Programme

July 21 - August 10

  • Exhibition "1975-2025: Fifty Years of Our History"

July 24

  • Gathering of the Permission: historical parade and blessing of the palio

July 26

  • Asteludo: flag-throwers' challenge

July 27

  • Night of Contention: district competitions in historical games

August 1-4

  • Medieval re-enactments and settings

August 3

  • 6:00 PM — Regatta of the Districts on the nautical mile with Ligurian dinghies, for the Maritime Palio

August 4

  • Night of the Guidernone: award ceremony and assignment of the Municipal Palio

Highlights

The 50th anniversary with the historical exhibition, the Regatta of the Districts, the Night of the Guidernone.

Prices

Free entry to the settings.

Where does it take place — Medieval August

Centro storico medievale di Ventimiglia Alta

Piazzetta del Canto 7/a, 18039 Ventimiglia

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Medieval August in brief

Nautical Heritage Medieval Historical reenactment Folk traditions Folklore Art crafts Outdoor Imperia

History of Medieval August

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