Festival of the Woods
The colors and flavors of autumn in the medieval village of Montone
About Festival of the Woods
The woods arrive in the square
The Festival of the Woods is the great autumn celebration of Montone, a medieval village in the Upper Tiber Valley in the province of Perugia, among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy. The event celebrates the fruits of the woods and undergrowth: chestnuts, mushrooms, truffles, honey, cheeses, cured meats, and new olive oil, in a market exhibition that fills the streets and squares of the historic center with the scents and flavors of the season.
Craftsmanship and tradition
Alongside gastronomy, the festival promotes local craftsmanship: embroidery, wrought iron objects, inlaid wood, ceramics, and handmade creations from small local producers. A quality market that, for four days, enlivens the village from 10 AM to 10 PM (from Thursday afternoon), with music, itinerant shows, and workshops.
Walks, flavors, and entertainment
The program includes excursions and walks in the ancient woods, truffle hunting, tastings, live cooking, trekking, e-biking, trail running, and horseback riding, as well as book presentations and street performances. A festival that combines nature, taste, and culture in one of Umbria's most beautiful settings, attracting numerous visitors to Montone, in the province of Perugia, every year.
Festival of the Woods — edition 2026
In 2026, Montone will once again prepare to celebrate autumn with the Festival of the Woods, traditionally held between late October and early November. The event is expected to feature the market exhibition of forest fruits — mushrooms, truffles, chestnuts, honey, cheeses, and new olive oil — alongside local crafts, tastings, forest excursions, and itinerant shows.
The exact dates and program for the 2026 edition have not yet been published. For updates, it is advisable to consult the official website festadelbosco.it and the channels of the Municipality of Montone.
Programme Festival of the Woods 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. The festival typically follows a four-day structure: market exhibition of forest fruits and local crafts open from 10 AM to 10 PM (from Thursday afternoon); tastings of mushrooms, truffles, chestnuts, honey, cheeses, cured meats, and new olive oil; excursions and walks in the woods, truffle hunting, live cooking, book presentations, workshops, street performances, and sports activities (trekking, e-biking, trail running, horseback riding). Dates and schedule will be announced by the organizers.
Practical information — Festival of the Woods
How to get there
Montone is located in the Upper Tiber Valley, in the province of Perugia. By car: take the E45 Cesena-Orte highway, exit at Montone-Umbertide, then follow signs for the village.
When
Spanning late October and early November, for four days. Market exhibition open from 10 AM to 10 PM (from Thursday afternoon).
Tips
Autumn clothing and comfortable shoes for the stone alleys and forest walks; an excellent opportunity to buy truffles, mushrooms, chestnuts, and local crafts.
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Where does it take place — Festival of the Woods
Centro storico di Montone
Piazza Fortebraccio, 06014 Montone