Festa dell'Uva
Edition 2026 Music Gastronomy Wine

Festa dell'Uva

Wine, folklore and parade of allegorical floats in the medieval village of Panicale

Panicale — Perugia (054)
Dates 01 Sep — 30 Sep 2026
Location Panicale (054)
Prices Free
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About Festa dell'Uva

In September, Panicale, a splendid medieval village overlooking Lake Trasimeno, celebrates the grape harvest with the historic Festa dell'Uva. For four days, the historic center transforms into a showcase of DOC wines from the Colli del Trasimeno: tastings in ancient cellars, parade of allegorical floats, dancing evenings, live music, antique market and folklore traditions. One of Umbria's longest-running food and wine festivals, reaching its fiftieth edition in 2025.

The grape harvest festival in Panicale

The Festa dell'Uva is the event that celebrates the grape harvest in Panicale in September, a medieval gem in the province of Perugia, listed among The most beautiful villages in Italy and overlooking Lake Trasimeno. Organized by the Pro Loco of Panicale, it is one of the oldest and most deeply rooted food and wine festivals in Umbria: in 2025, it reached its fiftieth edition.

Wine, cellars, and food and wine trail

The heart of the festival is the food and wine trail through the ancient cellars of the historic center, where you can taste the DOC wines of the Colli del Trasimeno paired with the gastronomic excellences of the area. For four days, Panicale becomes a true showcase of local wine, with Cantine Aperte (Open Cellars) events animating the alleys and squares of the village.

Allegorical floats and folklore

Among the most anticipated events is the parade of allegorical floats, which colors the streets of the town, accompanied by dancing evenings, live music, and folklore traditions. There is also an antique and collectibles market, which completes the event's offerings.

A traditional event

The Festa dell'Uva of Panicale combines the promotion of local wine heritage with the popular and community dimension of a village festival. Strolling through the cellars of the medieval village, glass in hand, with the backdrop of the Trasimeno hills, is an experience that tells the identity of this corner of Umbria better than any description.

Festa dell'Uva — edition 2026

The Festa dell'Uva in Panicale returns in September 2026, traditionally on the second weekend of the month. Four days dedicated to the grape harvest and the DOC wines of the Colli del Trasimeno, featuring a food and wine trail through the ancient cellars of the historic center, a parade of allegorical floats, dancing evenings, live music, folklore, and an antique market. Precise dates will be announced by the Pro Loco of Panicale.

The 2026 edition of the Festa dell'Uva in Panicale is expected in September, following the custom of holding the event on the second weekend of the month. After the celebrations for the fiftieth edition in 2025, the festival confirms its four-day format dedicated to wine culture and popular tradition.

The usual program includes the food and wine trail through the ancient cellars of the historic center with tastings of Colli del Trasimeno DOC wines and local products, the parade of allegorical floats, dancing evenings, live music, folklore traditions, and the antique and collectibles market. Exact dates and detailed program will be announced by the Pro Loco of Panicale closer to the event.

Programme Festa dell'Uva 2026

The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Pro Loco of Panicale in the weeks preceding the event. The four-day festival typically offers:

  • Food and wine trail through the ancient cellars of the historic center with tastings of Colli del Trasimeno DOC wines and local products (Cantine Aperte)
  • Parade of allegorical floats through the village streets
  • Dancing evenings and live music
  • Folklore traditions
  • Antique and collectibles market

Exact dates to be confirmed on the official channels of the Pro Loco of Panicale.

Highlights Festa dell'Uva 2026

The parade of allegorical floats and the tasting trail through the ancient cellars of Colli del Trasimeno DOC wines.

Prices Festa dell'Uva 2026

Free admission to the event. Tastings in the cellars are subject to a fee.

Practical information — Festa dell'Uva

Where

Panicale (PG), medieval historic center and ancient cellars of the village.

How to get here

By car: from the Bettolle-Perugia junction, exit for Trasimeno, then local roads towards Panicale. By train: Castiglione del Lago station, then bus connections.

When

In September, traditionally on the second weekend of the month.

Information

Pro Loco of Panicale (Facebook page Festa dell'Uva Panicale).

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Where does it take place — Festa dell'Uva

Centro storico di Panicale

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