Spring Truffle Festival
The taste of nature in the villages of the Vena del Gesso, in Casola Valsenio
About Spring Truffle Festival
A Sunday in spring dedicated to truffles
When winter gives way to spring, Casola Valsenio — a small municipality in the Apennines in the province of Ravenna, in Emilia-Romagna — celebrates one of its most iconic products: the Marzolino truffle, also known as Bianchetto. The Spring Truffle Festival, organized by the Pro Loco of Casola Valsenio since its first edition in 2014, enlivens the historic center of the village for an entire day, effectively opening the season of local events.
The Marzolino truffle, treasure of the Romagna hills
Less famous and less expensive than the prized Tuber magnatum (the white truffle of Alba), the Marzolino truffle is the protagonist of this land historically dedicated to truffle hunting. Versatile in the kitchen, it flavors numerous traditional dishes of the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines. The festival was created precisely to promote this excellence and the work of the Casola truffle hunters, who gather every year for demonstrations and friendly competitions.
Between taste, nature, and tradition
The day combines different aspects: the truffle market exhibition and local products in the historic center, the food stand managed by the Pro Loco with a menu entirely based on truffles, nature walks along the trails of the Regional Park of the Vena del Gesso Romagnola, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and numerous activities for children. There are also wooden games, truffle dog hunting demonstrations, and a treasure hunt for the little ones.
A festival for the whole family
Amidst the aromas from the stands, the afternoon music, and the welcoming atmosphere of an authentic Apennine village, the Spring Truffle Festival is a perfect opportunity to discover Casola Valsenio and its territory, also known for the famous Herb Garden and its naturalistic vocation. An event that combines good food, outdoor walks, and Romagnol folk tradition.
Spring Truffle Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Spring Truffle Festival was held on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in the historic center of Casola Valsenio, with a day full of events combining nature, taste, and tradition. The novelty of the year was the first Valerio Pedoni Memorial, with a truffle hunting demonstration with dogs and a competition among Casola truffle hunters.
Programme Spring Truffle Festival 2026
Sunday, March 8, 2026
- 8:45 AM — Meeting point in front of the town hall for the Spring Walk
- 9:00 AM — Departure of the guided walk (7 km route, 250 m elevation gain, return around 12:30 PM). Free participation with mandatory reservation at the Pro Loco
- 10:00 AM — Opening of the truffle market exhibition and local products in the historic center
- 11:30 AM — Opening of the food stand by the Pro Loco, with a truffle-based menu
- 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM — In Piazza Sasdelli, the Wood Games: wooden games and activities with recycled materials
- 2:30 PM — At Parco G. Cavina, the first Valerio Pedoni Memorial: truffle hunting demonstration with dogs and competition among Casola truffle hunters
- 3:30 PM — Departure from the Pro Loco information point for The Great Truffle Hunt, a treasure hunt for children aged 5 to 12 (registration from 11:00 AM to 3:15 PM)
- 3:30 PM — In Piazza Sasdelli, music and entertainment with Archam
In case of bad weather, the festival is postponed to Sunday, March 15.
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Practical information — Spring Truffle Festival
How to get there
Casola Valsenio is located in the upper Senio valley, in the province of Ravenna. By car, it can be reached from the Via Emilia by exiting at Imola (A14) and taking the SS306 Casolana-Riolese, or from Faenza along the Senio valley. The nearest train station is Faenza, on the Bologna-Rimini line, with bus connections to the hinterland.
Admission and reservations
Admission to the festival and the market exhibition is free. The nature walk is free but requires mandatory reservation with the Pro Loco. The treasure hunt for children requires registration at the Pro Loco information point.
Information
Pro Loco of Casola Valsenio — tel. +39 349 8225622 (Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 AM to 12:30 PM) — [email protected]. In case of bad weather, the festival is postponed to the following Sunday.
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Where does it take place — Spring Truffle Festival
Centro storico e Piazza Sasdelli
Centro storico, 48032 Casola Valsenio