Palio delle Botti

On May 16 in Suvereto comes the Palio delle Botti, with a folkloric race between teams of pushers who compete along the cobbled streets of the historic center, pushing 5-quintal botti (barrels).

The competing pairs carry the barrel on their stomachs, pushing it along the circuit, trying to keep it stable, advancing at a steady stride and outpacing their opponents 
A test of strength, technique and endurance that is part of the district’s most heartfelt traditions.

The Running of the Barrels takes place twice a year: in May with the Palio di Santa Croce and in August with the Palio dell’Imperatore. 
In the fall, the winning teams of the Italian races meet in the Palio Nazionale delle Botti (National Barrel Race).

For this edition, the Palio team of pushers is ready to return to the competition, along with women’s and men’s teams from different national backgrounds, in an afternoon of competition, spectacle and participation.

The Palio program:

• 3:30 pm - Start of events
• 3:45 pm - Team presentation
• 4:00 pm - Classifications and semifinals
• 4:30 pm - Performances
• 5:00 pm - Women’s race
• 5:15 pm - Men’s race
• 5:30 pm - Awards

From 8:00 pm, there is a Palio Dinner, with full menu, water and wine for 28 euro per person. 
From 9:30 pm, the bar service and music kick off.