The feast of the patrons San Matteo and Giustino Martyrs of Fabrica di Roma is celebrated in September with a weekend of religious and recreational events.
In addition to the mass and the religious procession, there is a particular "race" of the Machine of San Matteo.
The bearers of the brotherhood carry the canopy with the simulacrum of the Saint running up the slopes of the old town while a bright welcome flare descends from the castle.
Alongside the traditional mass with procession along the streets of the town, a series of sporting and amateur events are organized.
The ancient Palio di San Matteo and the San Giustino trophy are a horse race that has been held since before the unification of Italy and is inspired by that of Siena.
To know the area, are organized visits to the village and walks in the nearby paths.
While to have fun and spend a good time, a tournament of the districts is organized with the famous cart races.
The celebrations end with the famous fireworks.
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