Autumn in Vignola

A festival dedicated to Vignola's autumn

Autumn in Vignola is the event that, every October, celebrates the peasant traditions and typical products of the area in the historic center of the Municipality of Vignola, in the province of Modena, in Emilia-Romagna. Promoted by Pro Loco Vignola Terra di Ciliegie together with the Municipality and the Pro Loco of neighboring towns, the festival guides visitors on a journey that intertwines history, flavors, and popular culture amidst the warm colors of the autumn season.

Flavors and local products

The culinary heart of the festival unfolds through the streets of the center: along Viale Mazzini, local businesses display and offer their typical products, while in Via Soli and Via Cantelli, food and wine stands liven up the historic center with the flavors of Emilian tradition.

• Borlenghi and crescentine, symbols of the cuisine of the Modenese Apennines
• Polenta and traditional peasant first courses
• Various types of fried foods accompanied by excellent local wines
• Tastings of balsamic vinegar and agresto (apple syrup), with guided tours of the municipal vinegar factory

Bars and restaurants in the center also offer menus dedicated to the event, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the gastronomic atmosphere of the festival.

Historical re-enactments and tours

Alongside gastronomy, Autumn in Vignola dedicates ample space to historical re-enactments: in Piazza dei Contrari and the streets of the center, the splendor of the past is relived, when the noble families of the Contrari, Rangoni, and Montecuccoli vied for power over the village. Swords, shields, halberds, encampments, flags, and music from bygone eras animate the city in a evocative dive into the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

The event is often accompanied by special openings and guided tours of Vignola's iconic sites, such as the famous Rocca di Vignola and Palazzo Barozzi, to discover the historical and architectural heritage that frames the festival.

An autumn event in Vignola

Among street artists, inns, aromas, and traditions, Autumn in Vignola is an opportunity to discover the most authentic soul of this village in the province of Modena, famous for its cherries but capable, in autumn, of telling its story through flavors and history. A free-entry festival that attracts visitors from all over Emilia-Romagna every year.