Festa del Miele e dei Prodotti Autunnali
The sagra (traditional festival) of honey and autumn flavours in the village of the City of Honey
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Festa del Miele
The festival celebrating the gold of the Apennines
Known since antiquity as the nectar of the gods, honey is the absolute star of the Festa del Miele e dei Prodotti Autunnali (Festival of Honey and Autumn Products) in Belforte all'Isauro, a small village of about 800 inhabitants perched on a rocky spur between the Isauro and Fossato streams, in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in the Marche region. It's no coincidence that the village is part of the national circuit of Città del Miele (Cities of Honey): beekeeping is a deep-rooted tradition here, and every autumn the historic centre comes alive to pay homage to it.
Honeys, flavours, and local products
Along the village streets, you'll find producers with their prized honeys: acacia, wildflower, chestnut, and honeydew, alongside propolis, wax, and other hive products. But the festival is also a journey into the flavours of the Apennine autumn, on the border with Tuscany and the Alpe della Luna:
- Honey-based sweets and local specialities, from croccanti (brittle) to cicerchiata (honey balls)
- Artisanal jams and preserves
- Mushrooms and truffles from Montefeltro, on display
- Traditional cheeses paired with honey in guided tastings
- Typical dishes offered by food stands
Culture, education, and the world of bees
The event is not just about gastronomy. Beekeepers meet the public, show their hives, and talk about their work with live honey extraction demonstrations and hive visits. For the little ones, there are educational paths and workshops dedicated to nature, while for everyone, there are markets of artisans and hobbyists and musical performances that accompany the days, including the "Borgo in Festa" (Village Festival) route with cellars in the historic centre.
A village to discover
The Festa del Miele is the ideal opportunity to visit Belforte all'Isauro, dominated by its castle redesigned for the Montefeltro family by the architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini, with the church of San Lorenzo and the characteristic Gothic Revival Tricuspid Tabernacle. All around, the landscape of the upper Foglia valley with Monte Carpegna in the background invites excursions towards the Sasso Simone and Simoncello Park. A weekend that combines taste, nature, and tradition in the heart of the Marche hinterland, in the province of Pesaro and Urbino.
Festa del Miele — edition 2026
The 38th edition of the Festa del Miele e dei Prodotti Autunnali is scheduled for the weekend of October 10-12, 2026, in Belforte all'Isauro (PU), following the tradition of holding the festival on the second weekend of October. The date is still to be officially confirmed: the programme details are usually published by the Pro Loco in the weeks leading up to the event.
What to expect
Based on previous editions, the event will feature local honeys (acacia, wildflower, chestnut, honeydew) and their derivatives, exhibitions of mushrooms and truffles, honey-based sweets and artisanal jams, guided tastings with traditional cheeses, food stands with typical dishes, markets of artisans and hobbyists, honey extraction demonstrations, educational activities for children, and musical performances in the historic centre.
The detailed 2026 programme will be announced by Pro Loco Belforte all'Isauro on their official channels. It is advisable to check dates and times before travelling.
Programme Festa del Miele 2026
The detailed programme for the 38th edition has not yet been published. The festival typically follows this structure, based on recent editions:
- Friday evening: opening of the event and the "Borgo in Festa" route with the activation of the village cellars, aperitifs, shows, dinner, and music with a DJ set
- Saturday: honey and local product stands open from the afternoon, artisan markets, guided tastings, and evening musical entertainment
- Sunday: stands open from the morning, exhibition of autumn products, mushroom and truffle exhibition, honey sweets, workshops for children, meetings with beekeepers, and hive visits
The official 2026 programme, with times and guests, will be published by Pro Loco Belforte all'Isauro on their channels. Dates to be confirmed.
Highlights Festa del Miele 2026
The guided tastings of local honeys, the live honey extraction demonstrations, the exhibitions of mushrooms and truffles from Montefeltro, the traditional honey-based sweets, and the "Borgo in Festa" route with the cellars in the historic centre.
Prices Festa del Miele 2026
Practical information — Festa del Miele
Where it takes place
The festival enlivens the historic centre of Belforte all'Isauro (PU), postal code 61026, in the upper Foglia valley, Marche, a few kilometres from the border with Tuscany.
How to get there
By car: from the E78 (Fano-Grosseto, Strada dei Due Mari), exit for the Lunano-Piandimeleto area, then follow signs for Belforte all'Isauro. The most convenient train station is Pesaro or Urbino (bus connections to the hinterland); reference airports are Rimini and Ancona-Falconara.
Opening hours and admission
The event typically takes place on Friday and Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings. Admission to the festival is free; any tastings and purchases at the stands are subject to a charge.
Contacts
Pro Loco Belforte all'Isauro, 61026 Belforte all'Isauro (PU). Tel. +39 0722 721597, email [email protected]. Updated programme on the Pro Loco's Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Festa del Miele
Centro storico di Belforte all'Isauro
Centro storico, 61026 Belforte all'Isauro