Nero d'Estate – Festa del Tartufo Estivo
Summer truffle and the black summer truffle through the streets of Valtopina
About Nero d'Estate
Summer Truffle in Valtopina
In Valtopina, a small village of about 1,400 inhabitants in the province of Perugia, the truffle is part of its identity: it is estimated that about two hundred truffle hunters live here. Alongside the historic November exhibition market, the town dedicates the festival "Nero d'Estate" to the black summer truffle — the scorzone — scheduled for the end of June, coinciding with the feast of Saint Peter the Apostle.
Through the Village Alleys
Through the streets of the historic center, you can visit the vintage market, participate in itinerant tastings featuring truffle, listen to live music, and discover the secrets of truffle hunting. Among the most evocative events is the extraordinary opening of the Embroidery Museum, which houses another artisanal excellence of the area.
A Community Festival
Organized by the Pro Loco and the Municipality of Valtopina, as part of the activities of the National Association of Truffle Towns, "Nero d'Estate" is a festival that combines gastronomy, tradition, and conviviality, offering visitors a summer taste of the deep bond between Valtopina and its precious mushroom.
Nero d'Estate — edition 2026
Nero d'Estate 2026 enlivens Valtopina from June 28 to 30, on the occasion of the feast of Saint Peter the Apostle. For three days, the village celebrates the black summer truffle (scorzone) with a program spread throughout the alleys of the historic center: vintage market, itinerant tastings, live music, truffle hunting demonstrations, and the extraordinary opening of the Embroidery Museum.
Programme Nero d'Estate 2026
The event takes place over three days in the historic center of Valtopina. The detailed program is distributed by the organizers (Pro Loco Valtopina) and through the channels of Città del Tartufo. Planned activities:
- Vintage market through the village streets
- Itinerant tastings featuring black summer truffle
- Live music in the evenings
- Demonstrations and experiences of truffle hunting
- Extraordinary opening of the Embroidery Museum
For the complete program, follow the Facebook page "Mostra del Tartufo Valtopina" and the contacts of the Pro Loco.
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How to get there
Valtopina is located in the province of Perugia, along the SS 3 Flaminia between Foligno and Nocera Umbra; it also has a train station on the Foligno–Ancona line. The festival takes place in the historic center of the village.
Admission
Access to the village and the market is generally free; tastings and any experiences (truffle hunting) may incur a cost or require booking. For information: Pro Loco Valtopina, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Nero d'Estate
Centro storico di Valtopina