1st Balze del Valdarno Festival

The Balze del Valdarno Festival is a new festival dedicated to the unique landscape of the Balze del Valdarno, including nature, culture and music. On August 31 and September 6, two days of events to discover and appreciate one of Tuscany's most captivating patrimonies, with walks, meetings and concerts in the natural setting of the Balze.

Sunday, August 31:

• 9 am
  Castelnuovo di Sopra
  Walk to the Balze dell'Acqua Zolfina
  Circular hike of about 7.5 km, also suitable for families with children
  Meeting place Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, Castelfranco di Sopra
  Duration: about 2 hours
  Free participation, booking required

Saturday, September 6:

• 3 pm
  Council Chamber, Terranuova Bracciolini
  Study Conference
  The Balze del Valdarno: paths for protection and appreciation
  A journey through geology, culture and art with experts from the area and, among the speakers, there is also Antonio Natali, former director of the Uffizi Gallery
  Council Chamber, Terranuova Bracciolini
• 4 pm
  Località Riguzze Botriolo, Castelfranco di Sopra
  Day at the Balze dell'Acqua Zolfina
  Free access with an equipped area, refreshments, exhibitions of typical products, guided tours, workshops and illumination of the Balze at sunset
• 9.15 pm
  Località Riguzze Botriolo, Castelfranco di Sopra
  Italian Concert
  Performance by OIDA - Orchestra Instabile di Arezzo, conducted by Maestro Paolo Vaccari