Some Interesting May Festivals around Venice: Festa della Sparesea (May 1) - A festival and regatta to celebrate the new season's asparagus is held on Cavallino, in the lagoon, where this crop is grown. The local variety of asparagus is the green and slightly bitter Montine grown in Cavallino. Festa Medioevale del vino Bianco di Soave (May 5) - If you happen to be in the 14th century fortified town of Soave in mid May you may be lucky enough to witness this celebration.  This Soave … [Read more...]