Apecchio Tartufo & Birra - Mostra Mercato del Tartufo

Truffle and beer: the combination that made Apecchio unique

Every first weekend of October, the small village of Apecchio, perched on the Apennines in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, becomes the stage for one of the most original food and wine events in the Marche region. Apecchio Tartufo & Birra is not just a simple sagra (food festival): it is the National Festival of Alogastronomy, the discipline that studies and celebrates the pairing of craft beer with the great products of the territory, starting with the prized white truffle (Tuber magnatum Pico) from the woods of Monte Nerone.

A village reborn for the festival

The secret to the charm of this event lies in the osterie (taverns): small establishments set up in the old houses and cellars of the historic center that, for the days of the festival, are brought back to life and transformed into characteristic little restaurants. Here you can taste truffle-based dishes expertly paired with local craft beers, while live music fills the streets of the town. Apecchio is indeed recognized as the First City of Beer in Italy, home to breweries like Amarcord and Tenute Collesi.

A tradition over forty years old

The Apecchio Truffle Market Exhibition dates back to the early eighties and has grown to become an event of regional and national importance. Over the years, the festival has combined the market exhibition with a rich calendar of events: shows, cultural meetings, guided tours of the medieval village, food treks in the hills, falconry displays, and concerts.

What to expect

• Stalls of truffle hunters and fresh truffle producers
• Osterie in the historic center with truffle dishes and craft beer
• The Award "Apecchio Città della Birra - Franco Re", an award dedicated to the world of beer
• Exhibitions, museums, and tastings at Palazzo Ubaldini
• Live music, shows, and entertainment in the streets of the town
• Food treks, guided tours, and special guests

For those who love truffles, good food, and the authentic atmosphere of the Marche villages, Apecchio Tartufo & Birra is an unmissable autumn stop in the Marche region.