Porcini Mushroom Festival
The inaugural festival dedicated to the king of the Monti Cimini woods, featuring maccaroni, ceciliani, and woodland walks.
About Porcini Mushroom Festival
The king of the woods arrives in Canepina
In the heart of the Tuscia Viterbese region, resting on the slopes of the Monti Cimini, the small town of Canepina (Province of Viterbo, Lazio) has long been known as the village of chestnuts. Beneath the canopy of its vast chestnut groves, in woods that feel plucked from a fairy tale, one of the forest's most prized treasures grows wild: the porcini mushroom. From May 22nd to 24th, 2026, Canepina celebrates this forest king with the first edition of the Porcini Mushroom Festival, organized by the Associazione Canepina Nascosta APS at the atmospheric Cantina di Santa Corona.
Maccaroni and ceciliani: traditional flavors
The festival is a celebration of taste. The menu is crafted entirely around fresh porcini, which perfectly complement the two signature pasta dishes of Canepina: maccaroni—the famous handmade pasta also known as fieno canepinese for its thin, elongated shape—and ceciliani, another local specialty. The king of the woods meets the tradition of handmade pasta in a culinary encounter that defines the gastronomic identity of the Cimini area. Dinners and lunches are served within the historic cellar and the charming village square.
Beyond the table: music, nature, and games
The event pairs its culinary offerings with a rich entertainment program for all ages. Each day features walks, trekking, and guided tours organized by the Associazione Canepina Nascosta, allowing visitors to explore the historic center and the natural beauty of the Cimini woods. Guests can also enjoy concerts and dance evenings with live music, a team-based treasure hunt complete with a fun Mushroom Hunter's Passport, forest-themed creative workshops for children, and the lively Mushroom Mini-Olympics. A camper area is available for those wishing to enjoy the full weekend in comfort.
A village to discover
Attending the Porcini Mushroom Festival is the perfect excuse to explore Canepina, a gem at the foot of Monte Cimino just over ten kilometers from Viterbo. The area, covered in centuries-old chestnut groves, produces a significant portion of Lazio's chestnut harvest and offers an abundance of porcini in season. With its winding alleys, folk traditions, and genuine flavors, this first edition is set to become a new staple of the spring season in the Tuscia region.
Porcini Mushroom Festival — edition 2026
From May 22nd to 24th, 2026, Canepina hosted the first edition of the Porcini Mushroom Festival at the Cantina di Santa Corona. Three days dedicated to the king of the Monti Cimini woods, with lunches and dinners entirely based on fresh porcini, traditional maccaroni (fieno canepinese), and ceciliani, accompanied by live music, guided forest treks, a treasure hunt, and children's workshops.
Programme Porcini Mushroom Festival 2026
The program for the first edition was spread over three days:
- Friday, May 22nd — 6:00 PM opening with local stalls; 7:30 PM dinner in the cellar with a porcini-themed menu; 9:00 PM dance evening with the group Argento Vivo.
- Saturday, May 23rd — 10:00 AM walks in the historic center and forest treks with the Associazione Canepina Nascosta; 1:00 PM lunch; afternoon children's area with a team treasure hunt and delivery of the Mushroom Hunter's Passport, forest-themed creative workshop, and guided tours; 7:30 PM dinner; 9:30 PM concert by the Sabato Grasso Disco Revival Band with live music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
- Sunday, May 24th — 10:00 AM walks and guided tours; 1:00 PM lunch; afternoon creative workshop, games, and team Mushroom Mini-Olympics with a final prize.
Highlights Porcini Mushroom Festival 2026
- Menu entirely based on fresh porcini mushrooms from the Monti Cimini
- Typical Canepina pasta dishes: maccaroni (fieno canepinese) and ceciliani
- Walks, trekking, and guided tours in the woods with the Associazione Canepina Nascosta
- Concerts and dance evenings with live music
- Treasure hunt with the Mushroom Hunter's Passport, workshops, and Mushroom Mini-Olympics for children
- Camper area available for the entire weekend
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Practical information — Porcini Mushroom Festival
Getting there
Canepina is located in the Monti Cimini, in the Province of Viterbo, just over ten kilometers from the provincial capital. By car, it can be reached from Viterbo via the provincial roads of the Cimini; the most convenient motorway exit is Orte (A1), from where you continue towards Viterbo and Canepina. The festival venue is the Cantina di Santa Corona, located in the village.
Reservations and information
Booking is highly recommended by calling or messaging +39 0761 1871003 via WhatsApp. A camper area is available for those wishing to spend the entire weekend on-site.
Tips
Comfortable shoes are recommended for walks and forest trekking. The hilly climate in May can be cool in the evenings, so it is best to bring a light jacket.
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Where does it take place — Porcini Mushroom Festival
Cantina di Santa Corona