L'Oro di Spello - Festa dell'Olivo e Sagra della Bruschetta
The festival of new olive oil and bruschetta in the village of Spello
About L'Oro di Spello
L'Oro di Spello, the new oil in celebration
Among the most beloved festivals of Umbrian autumn, L'Oro di Spello - Festa dell'Olivo e Sagra della Bruschetta celebrates the arrival of the new extra virgin olive oil every November in the village of Spello, in the province of Perugia. It is a historic event, founded in the 1960s, that intertwines peasant tradition, gastronomy, and local culture.
Bruschetta, taverns, and local products
The absolute star is bruschetta, toasted bread drizzled with freshly pressed oil. During the festival days, the historic centre fills with stands of local products, taverns of the terzieri, professional tastings of EVO oil, photographic exhibitions, and shows. There are also walks among the olive groves along the Way of St. Francis and workshops for families such as "Trekking and Fairy Tales among the Olive Trees".
The parade of carts and folk music
Among the most characteristic moments, Sunday features the parade of historic agricultural carts through the historic centre and a showcase of Umbrian folk music. Organised by the Municipality of Spello together with the Pro Loco, the festival attracts olive oil enthusiasts and visitors from all over the region, confirming itself as an excellent showcase for Umbrian olive growing.
L'Oro di Spello — edition 2026
L'Oro di Spello 2026
The 2026 edition of L'Oro di Spello - Festa dell'Olivo e Sagra della Bruschetta will return in November to the historic centre of Spello, continuing the long tradition of the new olive oil festival. The program will reprise the tried-and-tested format: bruschetta in the piazza, terzieri taverns, market of local products, professional tastings of extra virgin olive oil, exhibitions, Umbrian folk music, and the parade of historic agricultural carts.
The precise dates and full program will be communicated by the Municipality of Spello and the Pro Loco in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme L'Oro di Spello 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Municipality of Spello and the Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the festival. The event will reprise the traditional format: bruschetta in the piazza, market of local products, guided tastings of new olive oil, taverns, walks among the olive groves, parade of historic agricultural carts, and a showcase of Umbrian folk music.
Highlights L'Oro di Spello 2026
Prices L'Oro di Spello 2026
Practical information — L'Oro di Spello
How to get there
Spello is reachable by train (station on the Foligno-Perugia line) and by car from the SS75, Spello exit. On festival days, it is advisable to use the car parks outside the historic centre.
Costs
Access to the event is free. Tastings, taverns, and some activities are paid.
Tips
Don't miss the guided tasting of the new olive oil and the parade of historic agricultural carts on Sunday.
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Where does it take place — L'Oro di Spello
Centro storico di Spello
Piazza della Repubblica, 06038 Spello