Oil Festival of Montecchio
New oil, bruschetta, and the historical procession in the medieval village of Montecchio
About Oil Festival
A festival dedicated to green gold
The Oil Festival of Montecchio is one of the most cherished autumn events in the province of Terni and one of the longest-running festivals dedicated to new oil in Umbria. Every November, the medieval village celebrates the freshly pressed extra virgin olive oil, the fruit of a region devoted to olive growing.
Tastings, markets, and tradition
During the festival days, the historic center comes alive with free tastings of bruschetta and new oil, food stalls, oil mills, and markets from local producers. The event maintains a strong connection with peasant culture, as evidenced by the historical procession and the traditional blessing of tractors.
Music and community
The days are marked by performances from the historic Santa Cecilia Band of Montecchio and the efforts of the Pro Loco, which organizes the event by promoting the culinary and identity traditions of the town.
Oil Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Oil Festival returns to Montecchio from November 20 to 22, dedicated to freshly pressed extra virgin olive oil.
In the medieval village, there will be alternating free tastings of bruschetta and new oil, food stalls, local producer markets, the historical procession, the blessing of tractors, and performances by the historic Santa Cecilia Band.
Programme Oil Festival 2026
November 20 - 22, 2026
- Free tastings of bruschetta and new oil
- Food stalls and markets of local products and oil mills
- Historical procession through the medieval village
- Traditional blessing of tractors
- Performances by the Santa Cecilia Band of Montecchio
Detailed hourly program will be released by Pro Loco Montecchio closer to the event.
Highlights Oil Festival 2026
Prices Oil Festival 2026
Practical information — Oil Festival
Where
Historic center of Montecchio (TR), Umbria.
How to get there
By car from the E45 (Tevere/Montecchio exit) or from the SS205 Amerina.
Admission
Free admission. Free tastings of bruschetta and new oil; food stalls require payment.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Noticed an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Every proposal is verified by our team before publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Where does it take place — Oil Festival
Centro storico di Montecchio