Travel for Rookies

Republic Day
2015-06-02 | Republic Day, Italy
National Italian Holiday – All public offices are closed.

Biennale of Dance
2015-06-25 - 2015-06-28
Contemporary Dance performances. Visit the official site for more info: http://www.labiennale.org/en/dance/index.html

Summer Shopping Sales
2015-07-04 - 2015-08-30 | Venice Summer Sale, Venice, Italy
Get discounts on many retail stores including designer shops all over Venice and the Veneto region…(READ FULL ARTICLE)

San Giacomo dell'Orio Town Fair
2015-07-11 - 2015-07-18 | San Giacomo dell’Orio Fair, Venice, Italy
Ten days of music, beer and food stands in Campo San Giacomo dell’Orio…see more details here!

Redentore Boat Festival
2015-07-18 | Festa del Redentore, Venice, Italy
Celebrate Redentore 2015!! Party on a boat or in Giudecca Island on July 18th, 2015 into the night…(read full article)

Biennale of Theatre
2015-07-31 - 2015-08-09
Visit the official Biennale site for more info: http://www.labiennale.org/en/theatre/index.html

Ferragosto
2015-08-15 | Ferragosto, Italy
This is the national holiday known as “Ferragosto” or the Day of Assumption, where many shops are closed and the large majority of Italians go on summer vacations to the beach for a week or two, while many museums and tourist sites usually remain open.

Venice International Film Festival
2015-09-02 - 2015-09-12 | International Film Festival, Venice, Italy
Ready to live Venice like a red-carpet star? ….Click here to get the full details (see full article)!

Regata Storica in Venice
2015-09-06 | Grand Canal, Venice, Italy
Regata Storica
SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2015
Best Time to Watch: Afternoon. I’d say to find a nice spot around 3ish.

Enjoy Venice’s Regata Storica on the Grand Canal amongst locals and tourists on this sunny day! This re-enactment of the arrival of the Queen of Cyprus from the 16th century is a colorful demonstration along the Grand Canal ending with a lively competition and crowds cheering for their favorite team of synchronized rowers.

Historical and Sport water pageant: parade along the Grand Canal by historical crafts with costumed crews, boats and gondolas of the Venetian rowing associations (Voga alla Veneta).

Course: from St. Mark’s Bay all the way down the Grand Canal.

REGATTAS OF THE 2015 ROWING SEASON

Young rowers’ twin-oared pupparini regatta
Course: the Castello Gardens, St. Mark’s Bay, Grand Canal, Rialto (around the paleto in front of the Banca d’Italia), and back to finish at Ca’ Foscari.

Women’s twin-oared mascarete regatta
Course: the Castello Gardens, St. Mark’s Bay, Grand Canal, Rialto (around the paleto between Riva de Biasio and San Marcuola), and back down the Grand Canal to finish at Ca’ Foscari.

Six-oared caorline regatta
Course: the Castello Gardens, St. Mark’s Bay, Grand Canal, Rialto (around the paleto in front of the Santa Lucia railway station), and back down the Grand Canal to finish at Ca’ Foscari.

Twin-oared gondolini regatta
Course: the Castello Gardens, St. Mark’s Bay, Grand Canal, Rialto (around the paleto in front of the Santa Lucia railway station), and back down the Grand Canal to finish at Ca’ Foscari.

Perch on top of one the main bridges if the police let you or find a cool shady spot along the Grand Canal.

For more information, visit www.regatastoricavenezia.it

Venice for Rookies Anniversary
2015-10-01
It’s our 4 year anniversary for publishing Venice for Rookies!! Take a peek and wish us Happy Birthday! Click here to see more here…

Biennale of Contemporary Music
2015-10-02 - 2015-10-11
See the official Biennale site for more info: http://www.labiennale.org/en/music/index.html

Venice Marathon
2015-10-25 | Venice’s Annual Marathon
Every year thousands of runners participate in Venice’s famous marathon through the city on this 42km run. Click here to find out more details on Venice’s annual marathon.

Halloween Venetian-style
2015-10-31 17:00 - 23:55 (Europe/Rome)
While it’s originally an American tradition, the Venetians are slowly taking on the holiday since there are many international families living here. There are some private parties for adults, but you will see many children dressed up in the evening saying “dolcetto scherzeto” (meaning “trick or treat”). It’s cold, so dress warm!
The true Venetian Halloween, though, is during Carnevale. And they don’t kid around with the costumes, it’s a serious matter!! The whole city transforms into a dress up party!

November 1st Holiday in Italy - All Saints' Day
2015-11-01 | Unnamed Venue, Venice, Italy
All Banks and Government Offices will be closed, but the Shopping in Venice will Continue!
What is all Saints’ Day?
It’s a Catholic holiday commemorating all the martyrs and saints. The next day, the Day of the Dead, is set aside to honor deceased loved ones. Italians celebrate the two holidays together….click here for full story.

San Martino Day
2015-11-11 | Festa di San Martino
Notice some funky baked horses in bakeries all over Venice? CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW THEY CELEBRATE SAN MARTINO DAY!

Festa della Salute in Venice
2015-11-21 | Santa Maria della Salute Church, Dorsoduro, Venice, Italy
Every year on November 21, Venetians celebrate the end of the plague….(CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY)

Last Day of Venice's Biennale
2015-11-22 | Biennale, Giardini stop, Venice, Italy
The Venice Art Biennale ends on November 22, 2015. We’ll have to wait til Feb to see it again!
GET MORE INFO ON BIENNALE
Official Biennale Site.
Other Venice November events.

Christmas Markets
2015-12-20 - 2015-12-24 | Christmas markets, Venice, Italy
Venice is wonderful during the Christmas season as the city decorates its alleyways with blue lights and Christmas decor to add to the already splendid backdrop of twisting canals and amazing architecture. There are Christmas markets in various campos throughout the city, but there is also a lot of other activities to take into account from ice skating in Campo San Polo to shopping to enjoying the less crowded Venice attractions. Click here to see all the things you can do in the winter months in Venice here.

Christmas in Venice
2015-12-24 - 2015-12-25 | Christmas
Christmas in Venice is magical with all the lights and activities during the month….CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT THE THINGS TO DO IN THE WINTER IN VENICE!

New Year's Eve Parties
2015-12-31 | NYE Parties, Venice, Italy
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Venice! Check out the variety of nightlife on the last day of the year and bring in the new year at St. Mark’s Square or in a chic palace parties or dining your way through the New Year…CLICK HERE FOR THE NYE DINNER & PARTY LISTINGS!
Buon Capodanno Venezia!
