Campovalano Truffle Festival
A week of truffles, archaeology, and culture at the foot of the Monti Gemelli
About Campovalano Truffle Festival
A festival that smells of truffles and history
The Campovalano Truffle Festival takes place every July in the village of Campovalano, in the municipality of Campli, in the province of Teramo, in the heart of inland Abruzzo at the foot of the Monti Gemelli. Organized by the Associazione Campovalano Viva with the patronage of the Municipality of Campli, it has become over the years one of the most anticipated gastronomic and cultural events in the Teramo province, attracting visitors from both the Abruzzo and the Marche sides of the Ascoli area.
Truffles take center stage
The heart of the event is the truffle-based cuisine, served every evening starting at 7:00 PM with a menu that changes daily. Alongside traditional classics—truffle tagliatelle, gnocchi, ravioli, lasagna, cannelloni, and crêpes—the festival offers more refined specialties such as smoked Black Angus carpaccio and wild boar with mushrooms and truffles in limited quantities, as well as meat dishes and side dishes. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available, such as the truffle quinoa trio. The kitchen is complemented by a market featuring local and artisanal products.
The Campovalano Necropolis under the stars
What makes this festival unique is its connection to the Campovalano Necropolis, one of the most important archaeological sites in Central Italy, featuring tombs dating from the late Bronze Age to the Roman conquest. During the evenings, a free shuttle service and a tourist train connect the festival area to the site, where free torch-lit guided night tours are held, organized in collaboration with the "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara.
Culture, music, and re-enactments
The program combines food, wine, and cultural outreach: stargazing evenings with the Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory, classical and chamber music concerts, educational workshops for children, demonstrations of ancient bronze casting, and historical re-enactments featuring the reconstruction of ancient funeral rites. A formula that transforms the festival into a true journey through Abruzzo's flavors, archaeology, and folk traditions.
A summer event in Abruzzo
Part of the "Campli Summer" calendar, the Campovalano Truffle Festival is an ideal opportunity to discover an authentic corner of Abruzzo, combining fine dining, nature, and historical heritage in a setting suitable for families and groups of friends.
Campovalano Truffle Festival — edition 2026
25th edition: a quarter of a century
The 2026 edition of the Campovalano Truffle Festival, scheduled from July 6 to 12 in Campli (TE), celebrates twenty-five years of the event. The formula combining truffle cuisine, culture, and archaeology is confirmed, with food stalls open every evening from 7:00 PM.
New for 2026
Among the novelties, all dishes are served in practical single-portion containers with lids to ensure hygiene, heat retention, and convenience for takeaway. The menu also introduces the vegan truffle quinoa trio, designed for vegetarian and vegan guests.
Culture and archaeology
The calendar includes evenings at the Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory (July 6 and 9), the Romani Project concert - Gennaro Spinelli Quartet (July 7), the Benedetto Marcello Chamber Orchestra (July 8), Archeoworld demonstrations with bronze casting and educational workshops (July 10), and on July 11 and 12, the historical-educational camp with ceramic and metal working and the re-enactment of the funeral rite. A Ferrari and Maserati gathering is planned for July 12. Free shuttles and a tourist train connect the festival to the Campovalano Necropolis.
Programme Campovalano Truffle Festival 2026
- July 6 — Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory, sky observation
- July 7 — Romani Project concert - Gennaro Spinelli Quartet
- July 8 — Benedetto Marcello Chamber Orchestra concert
- July 9 — Abruzzo Astronomical Observatory, second session
- July 10 — Archeoworld: bronze casting demonstrations and educational workshops
- July 11-12 — Historical-educational camp, ceramic and metal working, funeral rite re-enactment
- July 12 — Ferrari and Maserati gathering
Every evening from 7:00 PM, food stalls and guided night tours of the Campovalano Necropolis.
Highlights Campovalano Truffle Festival 2026
- 25th edition, a quarter-century of the festival
- New: dishes in single-portion containers with lids and vegan truffle quinoa trio
- Night tours of the Campovalano Necropolis with free shuttle and tourist train
- Classical and chamber music concerts
- Historical re-enactments and ancient bronze casting
Prices Campovalano Truffle Festival 2026
Practical information — Campovalano Truffle Festival
How to get there
Campovalano is a village in the municipality of Campli (TE). By car, it can be reached from the A14 motorway (Teramo/Val Vibrata exit) by continuing towards Campli; the festival area is served by a large parking lot accessible from both the Teramo and Ascoli sides.
Hours and services
The food stalls open every evening from 7:00 PM until late at night. During the evenings, a free shuttle service and a tourist train to the Campovalano Necropolis are available, including free guided night tours.
Information
Organization: Associazione Campovalano Viva — tel. +39 338 5747393, email [email protected]. Tourist portal: visitcampli.it.
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