Festival name: Frog Festival
Date: 1st weekend in June
Where: Castelnuovo Scalo, near Ancaiano
Town: Asciano
Province: Florence
Region: Tuscany
About the event: In the village of Asciano, south-east of Sienna. The village of Asciano celebrates frogs during the Sagra della Ranocchia through music, dancing, and feasting. However, the same frogs that are being celebrated are also forced to take a place of honor on the festival's menu.
For more info: Florence Tourist Office Tel. (+39) 055-233-20

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