Festival of Forest Fruits and Typical Products of Umbria
Forest fruits and peasant cuisine in Papiano
About Festival of Forest Fruits
The Papiano Forest Fruit Festival
The Festival of Forest Fruits and Typical Products of Umbria is one of the longest-running festivals in the area, hosted in the hamlet of Papiano, in the municipality of Marsciano, province of Perugia. Organized by the Pro Loco Parco di Papiano, the event celebrates the gastronomy of Umbrian peasant tradition.
Flavors of the Forest and the Land
The stars are the forest fruits - blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries - which are used in characteristic desserts and dishes, alongside Umbrian specialties such as 'umbricelli alla papianese', 'torta al testo' cooked in a wood-fired oven, pasta with forest fruits, and pork 'stringhette' with blueberry sauce. A cuisine that tells the story of the deep connection between the community and its territory.
Evenings of Celebration
Every evening, the village park comes alive with dancing, live music, and entertainment for all ages, with free admission. The traditional charity raffle is also present. In case of bad weather, a large indoor hall with seating ensures the festival can proceed.
Authentic Umbria
The Papiano festival is an opportunity to discover a genuine corner of the Marsciano countryside and to taste the typical products of Umbria in a familiar and welcoming atmosphere, far from the most crowded tourist circuits.
Festival of Forest Fruits — edition 2026
The 36th edition of the Festival of Forest Fruits and Typical Products of Umbria is held in Papiano, a hamlet of Marsciano, from July 3 to 12, 2026. Ten evenings dedicated to traditional peasant gastronomy, with forest fruits as the stars alongside Umbrian specialties. Every evening, in the village park, there will be dancing, live music, and entertainment with free admission.
Programme Festival of Forest Fruits 2026
From July 3 to 12, 2026 — Papiano Park, every evening
- Evening opening of the food stand with forest fruits (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries), 'umbricelli alla papianese', 'torta al testo' cooked in a wood-fired oven, pasta with forest fruits, and pork 'stringhette' with blueberry sauce
- Dancing evenings with live music
- Entertainment for all ages
- Charity raffle
Covered hall with seating in case of bad weather. The schedule of evening orchestras will be announced by the Pro Loco Parco di Papiano closer to the festival date.
Highlights Festival of Forest Fruits 2026
Forest fruit desserts; 'umbricelli alla papianese' and wood-fired 'torta al testo'; dancing evenings in the village park.
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Practical information — Festival of Forest Fruits
How to get there
Papiano is a hamlet of Marsciano, reachable from the town center. Marsciano can be reached from the E45 highway (Marsciano exit) and from Perugia in about 30 minutes by car.
Food stands
Evening opening of the stands in the village park. Indoor hall in case of bad weather. Free admission, pay for consumption.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Forest Fruits
Parco di Papiano
Parco di Papiano, 06055 Marsciano