Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco del Serrapotamo
Carbone, the kingdom of Lucanian white truffle
About Tartufo Bianco — Carbone
The kingdom of white truffle
Every autumn, the small village of Carbone, in the heart of the Serrapotamo Valley and the Pollino National Park, transforms into the capital of Lucanian white truffle. The Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco del Serrapotamo, established in 2007 and now a fixture of autumn in the Province of Potenza, attracts thousands of visitors each year: the 2025 edition alone surpassed 15,000 attendees, record numbers for a municipality of a few hundred inhabitants.
Three days of taste, nature, and culture
The event unfolds over three days, intertwining food and wine, hiking, and entertainment. Food stands offer truffle-based dishes and local products, while volunteers from the Truffle Hunters Association guide visitors on excursions to truffle grounds and foraging in the Serrapotamo woods. There are also cooking shows with local chefs, guided tours of the historic center, and cultural moments. In the evening, the village comes alive with major concerts: in 2025, Nina Zilli and Krikka Reggae performed on stage.
Atmosphere and context
Carbone is a village of great charm, dominated by the mother church dedicated to San Luca Abate and nestled in the Pollino woods. The market exhibition is organized by the Municipality of Carbone together with the A.P.S. Tartufai del Serrapotamo E.T.S., with the support of the Basilicata Region, the Pollino National Park, and numerous partners. It is the perfect opportunity to experience the Lucanian autumn in its richest form: amidst the intense aroma of truffles, the colors of the woods, and the warmth of a community that makes this event its pride.
Tartufo Bianco — Carbone — edition 2026
After the record-breaking 2025 edition, the XIX edition of the Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco del Serrapotamo is expected in Carbone between late October and early November 2026. The precise dates will be confirmed by the Municipality of Carbone and the Associazione Tartufai del Serrapotamo in the coming weeks.
The event, held annually since 2007, will once again offer its winning formula of three days dedicated to Lucanian white truffle, featuring food stands, guided excursions to truffle grounds, cooking shows, cultural visits, and evening concerts.
Programme Tartufo Bianco — Carbone 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. It will be announced by the Municipality of Carbone and the A.P.S. Tartufai del Serrapotamo in the coming weeks.
Based on the XVIII edition (October 31 - November 2, 2025), the event typically unfolds over three days:
- Friday: inauguration and opening of food stands in the afternoon, guided tour of the historic center, cooking show, and evening concert (in 2025, Krikka Reggae);
- Saturday: excursions to truffle grounds with volunteers from the Truffle Hunters Association, chestnut gathering in the woods, cultural meetings, and a major evening concert (in 2025, Nina Zilli);
- Sunday: final excursions and guided tours by reservation, with stands closing in the afternoon.
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Practical information — Tartufo Bianco — Carbone
How to get there: Carbone is reached via the SS653 della Valle del Sinni, towards Valle del Serrapotamo, within the Pollino National Park.
Admission: entry to the market exhibition is usually free; some excursions and guided tours may require booking.
Accommodation: for overnight stays, it is advisable to refer to the facilities in the villages of Pollino and the Serrapotamo Valley.
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