Once Upon a Time... Montepetriolo
The village festival and Umbrian gastronomy in the hamlet of Montepetriolo
About Once Upon a Time... Montepetriolo
A Village Festival in the Perugia Hills
Once Upon a Time... Montepetriolo is the summer festival of the hamlet of Montepetriolo, a district of the municipality of Perugia located about twenty kilometers from the provincial capital, amidst the Umbrian hills. Now in its 41st edition in 2025, it is a popular event deeply rooted in the local community.
Gastronomy at the Forefront
The heart of the festival is the gastronomy of Umbrian and Perugian tradition: stalls offer typical local dishes in a convivial setting, accompanied by evenings of shows and music. The village festival formula, with its authentic flavors and family atmosphere, attracts visitors from Perugia and nearby hamlets.
The Hamlet of Montepetriolo
Included in the calendar of popular festivals and fairs of the Municipality of Perugia, 'Once Upon a Time... Montepetriolo' is an opportunity to discover an authentic hamlet in the Perugian countryside, far from the main tourist circuits, and to experience the Umbrian summer in its most genuine dimension.
Once Upon a Time... Montepetriolo — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Once Upon a Time... Montepetriolo takes place from July 31 to August 9, 2026, as confirmed by the Municipality of Perugia's calendar of popular festivals and fairs. The festival offers, as tradition dictates, stalls of Umbrian and Perugian gastronomy and evenings of shows and music in the hamlet of Montepetriolo.
Programme Once Upon a Time... Montepetriolo 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition (stall menus, shows, and musical evenings) will be published by the organizers in the weeks preceding the festival.
Usual structure: gastronomic stalls with typical Umbrian and Perugian dishes open every evening from July 31 to August 9, accompanied by shows and live music.
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How to Get There
Montepetriolo is a district of Perugia located about 16-19 km from the city center, reachable by car along the hilly roads southwest of the capital. Driving is recommended, with parking available near the hamlet.
When
The festival takes place between the end of July and the beginning of August, with food stalls and shows in the evening. Free admission.
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Borgo di Montepetriolo