Festa dell'Olio
The new oil, bruschetta, and the historical procession in the medieval village of Montecchio
About Festa dell'Olio
A festival dedicated to green gold
The Festa dell'Olio in Montecchio is one of the most cherished autumn events in the province of Terni and one of the longest-running festivals dedicated to new olive oil in Umbria. Every November, the medieval village celebrates the freshly pressed extra virgin olive oil, the fruit of an area devoted to olive growing.
Tastings, markets, and tradition
During the festival days, the historic center comes alive with free tastings of bruschetta and new oil, food stalls, olive mills, and markets featuring local producers. The event maintains a strong connection to peasant culture, as evidenced by the historical procession and the traditional blessing of tractors.
Music and community
The performances of the historic Banda Santa Cecilia of Montecchio punctuate the days, along with the efforts of the Pro Loco (local tourism board), which organizes the event, promoting the culinary and identity traditions of the town.
Festa dell'Olio — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festa dell'Olio returns to Montecchio from November 20 to 22, dedicated to freshly pressed extra virgin olive oil.
In the medieval village, there will be alternating free tastings of bruschetta and new oil, food stalls, local producer markets, the historical procession, the blessing of tractors, and performances by the historic Banda Santa Cecilia.
Programme Festa dell'Olio 2026
November 20 - 22, 2026
- Free tastings of bruschetta and new oil
- Food stalls and markets of local products and olive mills
- Historical procession through the medieval village
- Traditional blessing of tractors
- Performances by the Banda Santa Cecilia of Montecchio
Detailed hourly program will be released by Pro Loco Montecchio closer to the event.
Highlights Festa dell'Olio 2026
Prices Festa dell'Olio 2026
Practical information — Festa dell'Olio
Where
Historic center of Montecchio (TR), Umbria.
How to get there
By car from the E45 (Tevere/Montecchio exit) or from the SS205 Amerina.
Admission
Free admission. Free tastings of bruschetta and new oil; food stalls are paid.
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Where does it take place — Festa dell'Olio
Centro storico di Montecchio