Food festivals and events in Perugia e Valle Umbra 2026
“The Valle Umbra between Perugia and Spoleto is the green heart of Italy, a land of black tartufo, Sagrantino wine, and ancient olive mills.”
Tartufo and Sagrantino
Upcoming Events
Sagra della Boscaiola
Olio Umbria
Extra virgin olive oil from the Moraiolo, Leccino and Frantoio varieties grown in the Umbrian hills.
Festa della Ciliegia
Tartufo Nero di Norcia
Prized black truffle from the Umbrian hills, harvested from November to March.
The term 'norcino' (expert in pork processing) derives from the city of Norcia.
The blooming of lentils at Castelluccio creates a mosaic of colors that attracts thousands of visitors.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Lenticchia di Castelluccio di Norcia
Small and flavorful lentil cultivated on the Castelluccio plateau at 1400 m elevation.
Sagrantino di Montefalco
Powerful and tannic red wine from an indigenous vine variety, one of Italy's longest-lived wines.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Basilica di San Francesco and Franciscan sites
The Basilica of Assisi with Giotto's frescoes depicting the life of San Francesco.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Eurochocolate
Europe's largest chocolate festival, held in the historic center of Perugia.
Umbria Jazz
World-renowned international jazz festival in the heart of Perugia.
Festa dei Ceri
Candle race in Gubbio: three teams carry 280 kg candles up Monte Ingino.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini
Mountain range featuring the Piana di Castelluccio and the lentil blooms.
Parco del Monte Subasio
Mountain overlooking Assisi with forests and Franciscan hermitages.
Personaggi Illustri
San Francesco d'Assisi
SaintPatron Saint of Italy, born in Assisi in 1182, founder of the Franciscan order.
San Benedetto da Norcia
SaintFounder of Western monasticism, born in Norcia in 480 A.D.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Perugia is the city of chocolate: Perugina invented the Bacio in 1922.”
“Every year, Gubbio lights up the world's largest Christmas tree on Monte Ingino (750 m high).”
Domande Frequenti
1What PDO and IGP products are found in Perugia and Valle Umbra?expand_more
In Perugia and Valle Umbra you will find 4 protected designation products, including: Olio Umbria (PDO), Tartufo Nero di Norcia (PAT), Lenticchia di Castelluccio di Norcia (IGP), Sagrantino di Montefalco (DOCG).
2What should you eat in Perugia and Valle Umbra?expand_more
Typical dishes of Perugia and Valle Umbra include: Strangozzi al tartufo nero, Porchetta di Norcia, Torta al testo, Lenticchie di Castelluccio. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic tradition of the territory.
3What UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Perugia and Valle Umbra?expand_more
In Perugia and Valle Umbra there is 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: Basilica di San Francesco and Franciscan sites (Cultural, 2000).
4What are the most famous festivals in Perugia and Valle Umbra?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Perugia and Valle Umbra are: Umbria Jazz (Perugia, July); Eurochocolate (Perugia, October); Black Truffle Market Fair (Norcia, February-March); Festa dei Ceri (Gubbio, May 15).
5What natural parks are in Perugia and Valle Umbra?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Perugia and Valle Umbra include: Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini (National Park), Parco del Monte Subasio (Regional Park).
6Who organizes the festivals in Perugia and Valle Umbra?expand_more
The festivals in Perugia and Valle Umbra are organized by local communities such as Fondazione Umbria Jazz and Pro Loco Norcia. These local organizations and associations are the custodians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.