Montemurlo Olive Oil Festival

The new olive oil festival in the heart of the Rocca

The Montemurlo Olive Oil Festival is one of the most beloved food and wine events in the province of Prato, Tuscany. Every year, in mid-November, the charming Rocca village comes alive to celebrate the freshly pressed extra virgin olive oil, the star product of the Montemurlo hills. The festival takes place in the most characteristic spots of the ancient village: the ancient Pieve di San Giovanni Battista Decollato, the Castle, the remains of the walls, the gates, the square, and the historic Rocca oil mill.

A tradition spanning nearly thirty years

Founded in 1999, the Olive Oil Festival is organized by the Associazione Il Borgo della Rocca O.d.V. in collaboration with the Municipality of Montemurlo. Starting as a two-day event, the festival has grown to span several days, becoming a benchmark for local producers and regional associations. Beyond promoting olive oil, the festival has always held strong community value, contributing to the restoration and enhancement of the ancient Rocca village.

What to experience at the Olive Oil Festival

• New oil tastings directly at the Rocca oil mill, with the chance to sample and purchase freshly produced extra virgin oil.
• Fettunta, the classic toasted bread drizzled with new oil, along with pappardelle, tortelli, desserts, and local wine at the food stalls.
• The market of local products and handicrafts along the village streets.
• The 'Olio di casa nostra' Competition, which awards the best productions from local Montemurlo growers.
• Exhibitions, cultural conferences, theatrical performances, and concerts, often hosted in the Pieve and the village halls.
• The 'Camminolio', an awareness walk that traverses the territory starting from the town center.

Olive oil, culture, and community in Montemurlo

The Olive Oil Festival is more than just a gastronomic event: it is an opportunity to rediscover the identity of Montemurlo and its historic village. Through historical re-enactments, costume pageants, entertainment, and musical moments, the event tells the story of the deep bond between the community and its land. The Municipality of Montemurlo, located between Prato and Pistoia at the foot of the Montalbano, preserves in this festival one of its most cherished traditions, capable of attracting visitors from all over central Tuscany.