Bartolaccio Festival
The "bartlàz" and the flavors of the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines in Tredozio
About Bartolaccio Festival
A Festival Dedicated to "Bartlàz"
The Bartolaccio Festival is one of the most beloved autumn gastronomic events in the Forlì Apennines. It takes place in Tredozio, a small municipality in the Province of Forlì-Cesena, on the ridge dividing Romagna from Tuscany, and celebrates a traditional peasant dish: the bartolaccio, known as "bartlàz" in the Romagnol dialect.
It is a turnover made from thin pastry, filled with mashed boiled potatoes, pancetta, pecorino cheese, salt, pepper, and spices, then folded in half-moon shape and cooked on a hot griddle until it becomes a crispy, golden casing. It's an ancient and generous flavor, perfect for cool November days.
Origins: The Woodsmen's Food
The roots of the bartolaccio lie in the hard life of the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines. In the past, it was the food that woodcutters and charcoal burners took with them into the forest: they kept it raw in their bags and cooked it at midday on stone slabs heated over a fire. For generations, the families of Tredozio have prepared this turnover, adding their own "secret ingredient," guarding a recipe passed down from mother to daughter.
What to Eat
At the food stalls, managed by the volunteers of the Pro Loco of Tredozio, the absolute star is the bartolaccio, accompanied by other flavors of the Apennine autumn:
- Polenta with ragù and wild boar
- Paciarella, a simple local traditional dish
- Desserts and sweets made with chestnuts
- Roasted chestnuts accompanied by Sangiovese wine or mulled wine
More Than Just Food
In addition to good food, the festival enlivens the streets of Tredozio's historic center with a market of typical products and crafts, a photographic exhibition, and entertainment provided by street artists and moments of music and folklore. It's a genuine village festival where the entire community serves the visitors.
When and Where
The festival is traditionally held on the first two Sundays of November, between Piazza Vespignani and the village spaces, in Emilia-Romagna. Admission is free: you only pay for what you consume at the stalls. A perfect opportunity to discover an Apennine village and a specialty that is not easily found elsewhere.
Bartolaccio Festival — edition 2026
For the 2026 edition, the Bartolaccio Festival confirms its traditional timing: the first two Sundays of November, organized by the Pro Loco of Tredozio in the Province of Forlì-Cesena. The unmissable star is the griddle-cooked bartolaccio, accompanied by polenta with wild boar, paciarella, chestnut desserts, and roasted chestnuts with Sangiovese or mulled wine.
The detailed program, including hours, market, and shows, is usually published by the Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the event. It is advisable to check the definitive dates and details on the official channels of the Pro Loco of Tredozio and the Municipality.
Programme Bartolaccio Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Pro Loco of Tredozio in the weeks leading up to the festival. Based on past editions, the usual structure includes:
- Opening of food stalls from 11:00 AM on both Sundays
- Tasting of the bartolaccio ("bartlàz") cooked on the griddle
- Other specialties: polenta with wild boar, paciarella, chestnut desserts, roasted chestnuts with Sangiovese or mulled wine
- Market of typical products and crafts along the village streets
- Photographic exhibition
- Performances by street artists, music, and folklore
The indicated dates (first two Sundays of November) are pending official confirmation on the channels of the Pro Loco and the Municipality of Tredozio.
Highlights Bartolaccio Festival 2026
The signature dish is the bartolaccio ("bartlàz"), a pastry turnover filled with potatoes, pancetta, and pecorino cheese, cooked on a griddle. Also not to be missed are the roasted chestnuts accompanied by Sangiovese wine and the authentic atmosphere of the Apennine village enlivened by street artists.
Prices Bartolaccio Festival 2026
Practical information — Bartolaccio Festival
How to Get There
Tredozio is located in the Forlì Apennines, in the Province of Forlì-Cesena. By car, it can be reached from Faenza or Forlì along the roads leading towards Tuscany; the nearest highway exit is Faenza on the A14. The nearest train station is Faenza, from which you can continue by car or local transport.
Hours and Admission
The food stalls typically open around 11:00 AM and continue until the evening. Admission to the festival is free; you only pay for what you consume.
Contacts
Pro Loco Tredozio — tel. +39 333 7273495, email [email protected]. Information also available at the Municipality of Tredozio (tel. +39 0546 943937).
Tips
Dress in layers: it's cool in the Apennines in November. Arrive early to avoid queues at the bartolaccio stalls during peak hours.
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Where does it take place — Bartolaccio Festival
Centro storico e Piazza Vespignani
Piazza Vespignani, 47019 Tredozio