National Exhibition and Market of Truffles and Local Typical Products

Colliano's black truffle in the spotlight

The National Exhibition and Market of Truffles and Local Typical Products is the most anticipated autumn event in Colliano, a small town in the Province of Salerno, Campania. Every year, in the second ten days of October, the village—perched at an altitude of about 630 meters on the slopes of Monte Marzano overlooking the Sele Valley—fills with stalls, aromas, and visitors from all over Italy for its signature product: the black truffle. This is not just a simple village festival, but a true national-level fair that has been connecting truffle hunters, producers, restaurateurs, and enthusiasts for nearly thirty years.

A historic fair hosted by Pro Loco Colliano

The event is organized by the Pro Loco Colliano APS Association with the patronage of the Municipality of Colliano and the collaboration of the local Civil Protection. Established in the late nineties, the event has grown edition after edition—with only a brief interruption due to the health emergency—reaching its twenty-eighth edition in 2025, spread over four days. Colliano is also part of the Cities of the Truffle circuit, a recognition that confirms the value of the local truffle far beyond regional borders.

What to find in the square

The heart of the event is Piazza Epifani, with stands extending along the historic center and Viale Terlizzi. The established format combines market, culture, and conviviality:

• Exhibition and sale of Colliano black truffles, offered directly by local hunters and producers;
• Stalls of local typical products: mushrooms, potatoes, beans, honey, chestnuts, wine, cheeses, and preserves from the Sele Valley;
• Crafts and exhibitions set up in the village spaces, including the TartufArt artistic competition launched in recent years;
• Covered tasting area dedicated to traditional dishes, from tagliatelle with mushrooms and black truffle to rustic recipes from the Salerno hinterland;
• Taste workshops and conferences on truffle cultivation, forest conservation, and the development of inland areas;
• Performances, live music, and children's games that accompany the fair's evenings;
• Camper area available for visitors arriving from outside the region.

One product, one territory

The black truffle of Colliano grows in the oak and turkey oak forests covering the slopes of Monte Marzano, in an environment still largely untouched where harvesting is a craft handed down from father to son. The fair was created precisely to give this heritage a permanent showcase, capable of supporting the economy of a town of a few thousand inhabitants and curbing the depopulation of Campania's inland areas. The entire local autumn cuisine revolves around this tuber: fresh pasta, eggs, meats, cheeses, and preserves, which can be tasted during the fair days in the refreshment area set up by Pro Loco volunteers.

A village atmosphere, open to all

Those arriving in Colliano during these days will find a village in celebration: the streets of the historic center illuminated, the chatter of the stalls, the elders recounting the good and bad years, and children engaged in games organized in the square. It is a family-friendly and accessible event that has managed to attract thousands of visitors over the years without losing the authentic dimension of a village festival. For many people from Salerno and Campania, it represents the appointment that officially opens the truffle season.

2026 Edition: dates yet to be announced

At the time of writing (July 2026), the Pro Loco Colliano has not yet released the official dates for the 2026 edition. However, the history of the event places the appointment with great regularity in the second ten days of October: the 2025 edition took place from October 9th to 12th, and the 2023 edition from October 6th to 8th. We recommend checking the official channels of the Pro Loco Colliano and the Municipality of Colliano before planning your trip, as dates and programs are usually announced only a few weeks before the event.