Castell’Arquato returns to host traditional event
Rivivi il Medioevo – Relive the Middle Ages
When: September 12-14 2025
Where: village along the Arda River, Castell’Arquato
The village of Castell’Arquato, at the foot of the Val d’Arda hills, offers a settlement characterized by stone houses and well-preserved medieval buildings. The Town Hall Square, which will host the event, is overlooked by the ancient Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta, with its characteristic golden color, due to the calcarenite that makes up its covering; the Palazzo del Podestà, a symbol of civic power, built from the end of the 13th century; and the Rocca Viscontea, an expression of military power and Milanese domination over the territory.
The presence of this medieval-era heritage has brought reenactment events to the village.
Program
Conference: Medieval foods and gastronomy
When: Friday 12 September 2025, from 5 p.m.
Where: Parco delle Driadi, viale Rimembranze, Castell’Arquato
Celtic music concert
When: Friday, 12 September 2025, from 9.30 p.m.
Where: Parco delle Driadi, Castell’Arquato
Opening of the medieval encampment along the Arda river
When: Saturday, 13 September 2025, from 10 a.m.
Where: encampment along the Arda (access from viale Remondini P2 and via M. Montessori), Castell’Arquato
Tournament in armour – preliminary rounds
When: Saturday 13 September 2025, from 3 p.m.
Where: encampment along the Arda (access from viale Remondini P2 and from via M. Montessori), Castell’Arquato
Medieval music concert
When: Saturday 13 September 2025, from 7.30 p.m.
Where: encampment along the Arda (access from viale Remondini P2 and from via M. Montessori), Castell’Arquato
Great fire show
When: Saturday 13 September 2025, from 9.15 p.m.
Where: encampment along the Arda (access from viale Remondini P2 and via M. Montessori), Castell’Arquato
Opening of the medieval encampment along the Arda river
When: Sunday 14 September 2025, from 10 a.m.
Where: encampment along the Arda (access from viale Remondini P2 and from via M. Montessori), Castell’Arquato
Archery tournament
When: Sunday 14 September 2025, from 2 p.m.
Where: encampment along the Arda (access from viale Remondini P2 and from via M. Montessori), Castell’Arquato
Tournament in armour – final rounds
When: Sunday 14 September 2025, from 3 p.m.
Where: camp along the Arda (access from viale Remondini P2 and from via M. Montessori), Castell’Arquato
Great pitched battle
When: Sunday 14 September 2025, from 6 p.m.
Where: camp along the Arda (access from viale Remondini P2 and via M. Montessori), Castell’Arquato
Saturday and Sunday, all day long: games and activities for children, music, themed markets, craftsmen, herbalists, jesters and a medieval tavern.
