Lupazzo Village Festival

A Village Festival in the Heart of the Reggio Apennines

The Lupazzo Village Festival is one of those events that tell the most authentic soul of the Apennines: a small community festival organized in the hamlet of Lupazzo, a village of a few houses nestled at about 454 meters above sea level in the territory of the Municipality of Toano, in the province of Reggio Emilia (Emilia-Romagna). Far from the large numbers of more famous festivals, it is a village-sized festival, where neighbors, friends, and passing visitors gather to share a late summer day.

When and Where

The event traditionally takes place in September, when the Reggio Apennines offer their sweetest days. According to the official calendar of events for the Municipality of Toano, the 2026 edition is set for Sunday, September 20th, with activities starting in the afternoon, around 4:30 PM, in the heart of the Lupazzo hamlet.

The Spirit of the Festival

Like many village festivals in the Reggio Apennines, the Lupazzo Festival stems from the desire of the small local community to come together and keep the village tradition alive. It is a simple and warm occasion, where conviviality and the flavors of traditional Apennine Emilian cuisine take center stage, accompanied by the typical hospitality of these lands.

Toano and its Hamlet Festivals

Toano is a municipality in the upper Reggio Apennines dotted with hamlets and villages, each with its own festival: from Corneto to Quara, from Stiano to Massa, including Lupazzo. This dense calendar of village festivals marks the summer and early autumn, and represents a precious way to discover a territory made of nature, trails, chestnut groves, and genuine gastronomic traditions.

The Lupazzo Festival is perfect for those seeking an authentic experience off the beaten tourist track: a small village festival where you can breathe the genuine hospitality of the Reggio mountains.