OlìVolà – Festival of the Berici Hills Olives
A day of extra virgin olive oil, flavours, nature and tradition between Barbarano and Mossano
About OlìVolà
The festival of Berici Hills olive oil
OlìVolà is the Festival of the Berici Hills Olives, which enlivens the municipality of Barbarano Mossano, in the province of Vicenza, every spring. The event promotes extra virgin olive oil and typical local products through tastings, a market exhibition, and numerous cultural initiatives, connecting the two centres of Barbarano and Mossano, linked by a fully pedestrian path.
Between flavours and market
The heart of the festival is the market of agricultural and artisanal products, alongside food stands, lunches organised by local Pro Loco associations, traditional fritters, and tastings along the entire route. Open oil mills allow visitors to discover the Berici oil production chain up close.
Nature, culture and archaeology
OlìVolà is not just about taste: the programme includes guided walks through hills and olive groves, outdoor experiences like open-air pilates, and guided tours of historic villas, archaeological sites, and the famous Mossano Prisons, ancient rock-hewn cavities. Entertainment, live music, and workshops for families complete the day.
A local event
Promoted with the support of the Vicenza Pro Loco associations, Coldiretti, and the Municipality of Barbarano Mossano, OlìVolà has become in just a few editions a key event for the spring season in the Berici Hills, successfully combining food and wine, slow tourism, and local identity.
OlìVolà — edition 2026
The 5th edition of OlìVolà is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, between Barbarano and Mossano. The guiding theme chosen for the year is kindness. The market of agricultural and artisanal products, tastings, open oil mills, and the rich program of walks and guided tours in the Berici Hills area are confirmed.
Programme OlìVolà 2026
In Barbarano
- Market of agricultural and artisanal products
- Guided walks through hills and olive groves
- Green experiences (e.g., outdoor pilates)
- Guided tours of oil mills, historic villas, and archaeological sites
- Lunches by the Pro Loco associations, stands with typical products, fritters, and tastings along the route
In Mossano
- Food stands and lunch with the Pro Loco Mossano association
- DJ Scott with music and entertainment
- Guided tours of the Mossano Prisons (2:30 PM and 3:30 PM, mandatory booking)
Awards and guests
- Special guest for the awards ceremony: Olympic champion Davide Ghiotto
- Live music, entertainment, and workshops for families
A pedestrian path with transport services is available between the two villages.
Highlights OlìVolà 2026
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Practical information — OlìVolà
Where
Centres of Barbarano and Mossano, municipality of Barbarano Mossano (VI), Berici Hills. The two villages are connected by a pedestrian path with dedicated transport services.
Visits to the Mossano Prisons
Guided tours at fixed times (e.g., 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM) with mandatory booking.
Admission
Free admission to the event; tastings and lunches payable at the stands.
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Where does it take place — OlìVolà
Centro storico di Barbarano e Mossano