Festa del Tartufo Nero Estivo

A Village Festival Dedicated to Summer Black Truffle

The Festa del Tartufo Nero Estivo (Summer Black Truffle Festival) is held in Ripalta, a small hamlet in the Municipality of Arcevia, in the province of Ancona, in the Marche region. Set in the village's Area Verde (Green Area), it's one of those authentic summer sagre that liven up the inland towns of the Marche region on August evenings: outdoor tables, the aroma of truffles, music, and locals gathering for a few days of celebration. It's no coincidence that it's presented as the most gourmet sagra in the Misa Valley.

Summer Black Truffle, the Absolute Star

The heart of the event is the summer black truffle, also known as scorzone (Tuber aestivum), a typical product of the Marche hills that reaches its peak season at this time of year. It can be found in the dishes served at the festival's tavern, paired with traditional regional recipes: handmade pasta, main courses, omelets, and local specialties, all accompanied by local wines. The cuisine is prepared by village volunteers, who keep the festival alive with passion every year.

Arcevia and the Misa Valley

Arcevia is one of the most picturesque villages in the Ancona hinterland, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, surrounded by a landscape of hills, woods, and small hamlets like Ripalta. It's an area renowned for truffles and food and wine, which tells its rural identity through its summer sagre. The Festa del Tartufo Nero Estivo is part of a rich calendar of events that animate the Municipality of Arcevia and the entire Misa Valley from June to September.

What to Expect

• Food stalls with dishes based on summer black truffle and traditional Marche recipes
• Music evenings and dancing opportunities in the Area Verde
• Entertainment for children, making the festival family-friendly
• Free admission and accessible spaces, with pets allowed

A simple and convivial evening, perfect for those who want to discover the most authentic side of the Marche region, away from crowded destinations and in contact with the communities of the Apennines and the Misa hills.