The unmissable food festivals of this autumn

Celebrated worldwide for its unique flavours, the Bolognese territory is never ceasing to please everyone's appetite. Experience these food festivals with their incomparable savours and get ready to taste delicious recipes that encapsulate the very essence of autumn.   

Read the following list of local festivals to experience the gastronomic excellence of Bologna

To kick off the host of gastronomic events the chestnut will be starring in several local food festivals as the autumn product par excellence. And what better occasion to taste its delicious recipes than the Sagra della Castagna in Granaglione on 1-3 November 2024 and the Castel del Rio Chestnut Festival from 6 to 27 October 2024.

On the other hand, if you wish to celebrate the exquisite white truffle of the Colli Bolognesi, make sure you don't miss the special edition of Tartufesta. A great widespread food festival encompassing 11 different municipalities in the area where visitors will be able to savour the typical scents and flavours of this land. Another must-attend event in this respect is the international festival Tartoflà in Savigno, 26 October to 17 November 2024.

Another great opportunity to rediscover the food, culture and traditions of the Bolognese lowlands is the Sowing Festival in Bentivoglio (BO). A day full of activities aimed at reviving ancient flavours through tastings, re-enactments, workshops and traditional markets of local products.

Also, in the splendid setting of the Castello dei Manzoli, whose origins date back to 1411, the 40th edition of the October Fair of San Martino in Soverzano, in Minerbio (BO), will be held from 5 to 6 October 2024. Here you will find the historical re-enactment of the patrol of men-at-arms of the Compagnia di S. Giacomo Maggiore of Bologna, food, activities, crafts, and much more. 

For updates visit the official Sagre&Feste website (italian only)->

For mortadella lovers, the much-awaited Mortadella Please festival will be repeated in Zola Predosa (BO). From 11 to 13 October 2024, with guided tours of the Alcisa and Felsineo food production companies, gastronomic tastings, entertainment for children, and shows for adults.

Lastly, one of the most eagerly awaited autumn events is Baccanale in Imola and environs, which every year christens a theme on which to build the entire gastronomic initiative in order to enhance the territory's offerings, as well as the culinary experience for visitors.

This year the theme is "Filo d'olio" (thread of oil) from 19 October to 10 November. For updates visit the official website->

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