Festa della Cipolla di Cannara
The queen of Umbrian sagre: the Cannara onion takes centre stage in all its preparations
About Festa della Cipolla
The queen of Umbrian sagre
The Festa della Cipolla di Cannara is considered one of the most important and popular sagre in Umbria. It takes place in the historic centre of Cannara, a small town in the province of Perugia famous precisely for its onion, a typical product with recognised organoleptic qualities. For two weeks in September, the town comes alive, welcoming thousands of visitors drawn by good food and the festive atmosphere.
Six stands and the onion in every dish
The heart of the event are the six food stands — 'Al Cortile Antico', 'El Cipollaro', 'Il Giardino Fiorito', 'Il Rifugio del cacciatore', 'La locanda del curato', and 'La Taverna del Castello' — open every evening from 7:30 PM and on Sundays also for lunch from 12:00 PM. Each stand offers its own menu with onion-based dishes, from appetisers to desserts, in a competition of creativity that is itself part of the show.
A programme for everyone
Alongside the food, the festival offers a packed calendar of events: musical events, dance shows, sporting events, comedy shows, cultural appointments, and workshops for children. An event that celebrates the identity of Cannara and its flagship product, blending agricultural tradition with a village festival.
Festa della Cipolla — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 44th, of the Festa della Cipolla di Cannara is expected in September in the town's historic centre. The sagra will feature the six food stands with their onion-based menus and the usual line-up of musical events, shows, sporting events, and workshops for children. Traditionally, the festival spans two weeks in September; the exact dates will be communicated by the Ente Festa della Cipolla di Cannara.
Programme Festa della Cipolla 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be published on the official website festadellacipolla.com. Based on recent editions, the sagra includes:
- Six food stands open every evening from 7:30 PM (and Sundays for lunch from 12:00 PM): 'Al Cortile Antico', 'El Cipollaro', 'Il Giardino Fiorito', 'Il Rifugio del cacciatore', 'La locanda del curato', 'La Taverna del Castello'
- Onion-based menus at each stand, from appetisers to desserts
- Musical events, dance shows, and comedy shows
- Sporting events, cultural appointments, and workshops for children
Dates and full schedule to be confirmed. Information: festadellacipolla.com.
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Practical information — Festa della Cipolla
How to get there
By car: Cannara can be reached from the E45 or the Via Flaminia, in the province of Perugia, in the plain between Assisi, Bevagna, and Foligno. The festival takes place in the historic centre.
Times and information
Food stands open every evening from 7:30 PM; on Sundays also for lunch from 12:00 PM. Full programme on the official website festadellacipolla.com and on the Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Festa della Cipolla
Centro storico di Cannara
Centro storico, 06033 Cannara