La Contea Gentile

Events of La Contea

Welcome Back Home

La Contea Gentile will open its doors again on 24, 25 26 and 27 April 2025 with the event BENTORNATI A CASA (WELCOME BACK HOME) to welcome all the inhabitants of the middle earth! Dwarves, Halflings, Elves, but also Orcs, Goblins and Spectres will be more than welcome among adventures, shows and great food!

Event

Welcome Home, Welcome Back to the Contea Fair:

April

April

April

April

With the Entry Ticket have access to Contea Gentile and its magic (temporary program):

  • Opening 10:30 in the morning
  • Dwarves Bank
  • Contea Market
  • Food stalls
  • Art exhibitions
  • Conferences
  • Old Maggot farmhouse
  • Artisan district
  • Readings in the woods
  • Elven sorceress
  • Entertainment for the little ones
  • Live action role play
  • Board games
  • Halflings bakery
  • Cosplay competitions
  • Closure 7:30 pm

Entry + Lunch

Choose the ticket Entry + Lunch for an even more fantastic experience in the Contea Gentile

Book the Entry Ticket + Lunch for an unparalleled experience in the Contea Gentile:

  • Includes everything provided in the Entry Ticket + the Lunch with his Shows and Exclusive Games
  • Everyone at the table at 13:00
  • Vegan menu available only upon reservation (selectable when purchasing tickets)
  • Middle Earth Weddings: you will have the opportunity to get married or remarried in fantasy style! Limited places reserved for those who purchase the “Entrance + Lunch” tickets – write to us to book)

Entry + Lunch

Choose the ticket Entry + Lunch for an even more fantastic experience in the Contea Gentile

Fantasy Costume

It won't be mandatory to dress up, but highly recommended
Info and suggestions

Gastronomic stand

There will be a kiosk that will sell food for all tastes, even vegetarians

Opening hours

From 10:30 in the morning
until the 7:30 in the evening

Tickets available soon

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Single entrance

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Full Event Offer

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Tent pitch

Location

The entire event will be held at La Contea Gentile | Bucchianico
It will be possible to park cars and campers in the vicinity of the shire

Where to stay overnight

We can suggest these alternatives:

Hotels and B&Bs

In the vicinity of Contea Gentile. Here are some results on Booking.com

Nicola D'Onofrio Center

Contact the institute of spirituality to book: [email protected]

Tent

The nights are cold here, but you can buy a Tent Pitch in the county. Info and Regulations

Camper

They can park along the road with other cars, but not in the tent area.

More Information

  • In case of bad weather the event may be postponed or cancelled

  • We allow dogs on a leash, but the organization declines all responsibility for damage to third parties

  • It is not foreseen rental of costumes or tents

  • The closing sales it will be April 16th

  • The refunds will be carried out only if requested no later than April 16th

  • We may be able to sell on-site a very small number of entrance-only tickets (no lunch) at increased price of €20. However, entry is not guaranteed to everyone. The best method of booking remains online

  • The children (under 5 years included) enter free. Remember to add them when purchasing tickets

  • Only if the payment will be successfully completed, you will receive an email with the order summary and the tickets in subsequent emails (please also check the folder spam)

  • For the banquets classic or vegan options are available (specify when purchasing tickets)

  • In the shire there will also be a food kiosk which will sell drinks and food (including vegetarian)

  • It will not be possible to ensure a totally gluten-free kitchen (or other types of intolerances and allergies)

  • The organization reserves the right to vary programs and menus where necessary

BE PART OF LA CONTEA GENTILE COMPLETELY!

Dress code.

At some events we ask everyone to come dressed in fantasy clothing. This is to be able to immerse yourself even better in the atmosphere of the party!

For this event, a fantasy costume is not mandatory, but highly recommended.

You can come dressed as elves, dwarves, knights, rangers, sorcerers, princesses, orcs, dragons, dark lords, warriors, adventurers, halflings/women…

We do not currently offer a costume rental or sales service, but putting together a real shire resident costume is very simple.

For men: shirt (perhaps white), shorts or trousers rolled up at knee height, comfortable shoes or sandals.

For women: long dress or skirt, corset, comfortable shoes or sandals.

From here you can give vent to your imagination with bracescrowns, pointed ears, cloaks, big feet, waistcoats, pipes, walking sticks...

Here are some examples and ideas:

Camping Rules

We remind you that Contea Gentile is not structured as a campsite: we will not be able to provide services such as electricity, running water, etc. However, chemical toilets will be made available.

You can camp in Contea Gentile only during events.

It is not foreseen rental of tents by the county.

The camper can park near the county, along the road with other cars. Not inside the camping area. It is not necessary to buy a Tent Pitch ticket.

It is important to respect some rules municipalities that guarantee harmonious coexistence between guests and respect for the environment.

 

1. Reservation

  • Purchase: in view of the events it will be possible to purchase the ticket for the Piazzola Tenda until all places are sold out. Information and purchase methods on the relevant event pages.
  • Entry Ticket: it is possible to purchase a Tent Pitch only if you also purchase an entrance ticket (or entrance + banquet) for the event.

 

2. Schedule and registration

  • Check-in and check-out: the tent can be set up from the opening of the event. It must be dismantled by 10:00 the following morning.
  • Registration: show your ticket at the entrance to the event.
  • Quiet hours: Please respect quiet periods (usually 10pm to 8am) so as not to disturb other guests.

 

3. Use of spaces

  • Assigned area: upon arrival you will be shown the camping area and your pitch. Only pitch your tent in the assigned space. Do not invade other people's area.
  • Bathrooms and showers: (where applicable) use them with respect, leaving them clean after use.

 

4. Waste

  • Waste sorting: (where applicable) follow the campsite rules to dispose of waste correctly (plastic, paper, glass, organic waste, etc.).
  • Don't leave waste behind: always use the containers provided by the campsite and do not leave litter in the area.
  • Smoking in the county: only pipe smoking is permitted. Traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and any other device that generates waste (butts, refills, etc.) must be consumed in the designated areas. 

 

5. Security

  • Plan your camping trip: check the weather forecast, prepare appropriate equipment and clothing.
  • Use of fire: whether they are fireplaces, stoves, torches or anything else, it is absolutely forbidden.
  • Pets: dogs are allowed, keep them on a leash and pick up their droppings. The organization declines all responsibility for damages to third parties.
  • Bring everything you need: tent, sleeping bag, flashlights, spare batteries.

 

6. Respect for other guests

  • Low volume: Limit the volume of music, radio, or other devices, especially during quiet hours.
  • Respectful behavior: avoid making noise, arguing or behaving in a way that could disturb others.
  • Children under control: make sure children play safely without invading other people's spaces.
  • Don't take up too much space: Keep your things tidy and confined to your area.

 

7. Ecology

  • Water and energy saving: don't waste water and use electricity only when necessary.
  • Eco-friendly products: use biodegradable soaps and detergents to respect the environment.
  • Leave no trace: take all your waste away. Use garbage bags and dispose of them properly.
  • Do not pick plants or flowers: Although they may seem harmless, collecting plants damages the ecosystem.
  • Use marked trails: do not venture off the marked paths to avoid disturbing the flora and fauna.

 

8. Departure

  • Put everything back in order: Before leaving, make sure you leave the area you have occupied clean.
  • Check-out on time: Free up the space within the timeframes indicated in point 2.

 

By following these rules, your camping experience will be enjoyable for you and all other guests 😊

A Long Expected Party,
Dinner Menu
  • Mixed hot and cold appetizers with seasonal vegetables, cheeses and cold cuts
  • Mrs. Gamgee's Legume Soup and Po-Ta-Toes
  • Polenta with forest scents (mushrooms, truffles and sausage)
  • Pork shank cooked in beer and beans
  • Seasonal fresh and dried fruit
  • Bilbo's Birthday Cake (Schwarzwald)
  • Mixed hot and cold appetizers with seasonal vegetables and cheeses
  • Mrs. Gamgee's Legume Soup and Po-Ta-Toes
  • Polenta with forest scents (mushrooms and truffles)
  • Haradrim traditional vegan Katsu Curry (with soy cutlet)
  • Seasonal fresh and dried fruit
  • Fruit salad with soy cream
  • The first round of drinks is offered by the birthday boy
  • The classic or vegan option must be specified when purchasing tickets
  • It will not be possible to ensure a totally gluten-free kitchen (or other types of intolerances and allergies)
  • The organization reserves the right to vary programs and menus where necessary

BE PART OF LA CONTEA GENTILE COMPLETELY!

Dress code.

At some events we ask everyone to come dressed in fantasy clothing. This is to be able to immerse yourself even better in the atmosphere of the party!

For this event the halfling costume is mandatory!

We do not currently offer a costume rental or sales service, but putting together a real shire resident costume is very simple.

For men: shirt (perhaps white), shorts or trousers rolled up at knee height, comfortable shoes or sandals.

For women: long dress or skirt, corset, comfortable shoes or sandals.

From here you can give vent to your imagination with bracescrowns, pointed ears, cloaks, big feet, waistcoats, pipes, walking sticks...

Here are some examples and ideas:

BOOK YOUR PHOTO SESSION
THE BEAUTY OF AN IMMORTAL PHOTOGRAPHY

What our ancestors, or the cowboys and Indians in the old West had done to them by photographers with their wooden view cameras and magnesium blasters, is something that will be possible to experience in Gentile County.

Photographers specializing in the ancient wet collodion technique of the Umbrian group “Like Once Upon a Time”, Alessio Vissani and Simone Frascarelli, will be present during the three days to create portraits with the ancient technique of 1851: a total experience, a true journey through time in which you can take home a unique memory, your photograph on an iron plate with one of the houses of the Gentile county in the background.

To make the work of the two photographers easier, since the timing of these portraits is quite long (with the famous poses lasting several seconds), it is possible to book your photo session now, both for group photos and single photos.

Send a message to Alessio and Simone:

DEED OF CONTRACT
CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT

In the book and in the film, the most famous halfling in the shire finds himself having to sign a burglar's contract drawn up by the Dwarves with a thousand footnotes and paragraphs. You can find the reproduction of this contract, in English, everywhere, but this one you see was hand-written by one of the loyal "citizens" of our project, in Italian and with references to the Journey that the contea Gentile is undertaking: the Construction and the Birth of a place out of the ordinary!