Did you know Italy is one of the world’s largest exporters of strawberries? All throughout the country, these delicious fruits grown in abundance during late spring and early summer. During this strawberry season, numerous cities and towns hold festivals dedicated to the fruit. Most strawberry festivals take place in late May or early June, and each is unique to its city or region.

The town of Nemi, just southeast of Rome, is considered the strawberry capital of Italy, and it holds the most famous strawberry festival: Sagra delle Fragole. This festival features numerous attractions, including tours, live music, historical costumes, and hundreds of dishes made with strawberries—tarts, jams, ice creams, even pizzas!