Autumn and Associations Festival

A festival that tells the story of Langhirano's autumn

The Autumn and Associations Festival is the event that every October brings the flavor of the Apennines' richest season to the historic center of Langhirano, in the heart of the province of Parma and the Emilia-Romagna region. Organized by Pro Loco Langhirano, the event closes the town's streets to traffic and returns them to pedestrians for a day entirely dedicated to local products, conviviality, and associative life.

Flavors of the Apennines among the stalls

For the occasion, the streets and squares of the center are filled with stalls of Apennine products: in Langhirano, the capital of Prosciutto di Parma, autumn is the season for chestnuts, mushrooms, honey, and traditional sweets. Among the most anticipated aromas are those of roasted chestnuts and chestnut cakes, accompanied by products from local producers. A special place is reserved for the Torta delle Paste Rosse, a signature Langhirano cake that the Pro Loco promotes as a symbol of the territory.

The prominence of associations

The second heart of the festival is the world of volunteering. Associations from Langhirano and the Val Parma present themselves to the community with their own stands along the pedestrian route, sharing their activities, projects, and services for the area. It's an opportunity to get to know the many social, cultural, and sports organizations that animate the Municipality throughout the year, in an atmosphere of exchange and participation.

Activities for families and children

The Autumn Festival is also designed for the little ones. Among the recurring proposals from past editions are workshops, entertainment, and playful activities distributed among the stalls in the center, as well as moments dedicated to discovering traditional products. The pedestrian nature of the event makes the day particularly suitable for a family stroll, with tastings, shopping, and the atmosphere of the village decorated for the occasion.

A network of territories

In recent years, the Langhirano event has become part of the project "Accessible, Sustainable and Inclusive Tourist Network in Emilia-Romagna", promoted within the initiatives of UNLI, which connects several Pro Loco organizations between the provinces of Parma and Piacenza. A path that enhances the identity of the Apennine territories and promotes their enjoyment by everyone.

When and where

The festival takes place in the historic center of Langhirano, with its epicenter in the main squares and streets of the town, on a Sunday in October. Admission is free, and the entire area is pedestrianized for the duration of the event.