The heritage of the people and gourmet food and wine characterise the events held in Corato.  These start in February with the Festival of Corato, a procession of floats and masqueraded group of revellers, created from the talent and creativity of the population themselves.  Then, in July, the National Song Competition for new talent – “Nota d’Oro” that is held in the town park of S. Elia.  December offers Pane e Olio e Dintorni (Bread, Oil and Surrounds), an event aiming to grant heightened value to the typical agro-industrial produce of the local area.