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Salumificio La Rocca - Salumi tipici piacentini

Middle Ages under the fortress

An opportunity to discover Castell'Arquato! A whole weekend from 3 to 4 September to fully immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere that characterizes our village, one of the most beautiful in Italy. At the foot of the Visconti fortress from which the name of our Salumificio La Rocca derives
There will be armored fighting with the Gens Innominabilis School of Arms and a military camp. Themed guided tours and evening show in the square! Our Outlet Bottega del Suino D'Oro which is located in via Caneto, and on Saturday and Sunday mornings remains open as always and you can come and visit us and buy our Piacenza PDO cured meats and all the cured meats of our production directly. We are waiting for you!
PROGRAM:
 
SATURDAY 03 SEPTEMBER 2022
 
From 14:00 to 19:00: medieval encampment in the garden of the Rocca.
16.00 - Archery tournament.
17.00 - Demonstration of launches with war machines.
5.30 pm - Medieval tournament in full armor (preliminary rounds).
Admission: € 5.00 (free under 14 years)
4.00 pm: Il Mestiere delle Armi - military-themed guided tour of the Rocca and the village of Castell’Arquato.
10.00 pm: Fire show in the square - free admission for all.
The Rocca Viscontea will remain open with extended hours all evening and at night!
 
SUNDAY 04 SEPTEMBER 2022
From 10.00 to 19.00 - medieval camp in the garden of the Rocca.
11.00 - Holy Mass at the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta.
15.00 - Archery tournament.
5.00 pm - Medieval tournament in full armor (finals).
Admission: € 5.00 (free under 14 years).
 
From 10.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 18.00 - demonstration of a medieval arch for children inside the Visconti fortress.
To participate, you just need the entrance ticket to the Rocca (adults € 5.00, children 6-12 years € 4.00).
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