Startufando sul Lago - Donnini Truffle Festival
Two days dedicated to truffles and traditional ancient cuisine on the shores of Lake Donnini
About Startufando sul Lago
Startufando sul Lago: Truffles take center stage in Donnini
Nestled in the green hills of the Florentine Valdarno, the village of Donnini, in the municipality of Reggello (Province of Florence, Tuscany), hosts Startufando sul Lago, a festival entirely dedicated to truffles and the ancient cuisine of the local area. The event, organized by the Pro Loco Donnini Pieve a Pitiana with the patronage of the Reggello municipal administration, takes place on the evocative shores of Lake Donnini, a natural location that sets this festival apart from others in the region.
Local flavors and ancient recipes
The heart of the festival is the food stand, where the truffle is the star, featured in traditional Tuscan peasant dishes. Alongside these ancient culinary offerings, you will find street food and pizza to satisfy every taste and age. The stands open on Saturday evening and remain open throughout Sunday for both lunch and dinner, accompanying visitors throughout the entire weekend.
More than just food: activities for everyone
Startufando sul Lago is not just about fine dining. The program offers moments designed to engage families, sports enthusiasts, and the curious: from morning metabolic walking to the evocative truffle hunting on the lake, as well as archery exhibitions and live music. There is no shortage of entertainment, such as model boat displays, which transform the lake shores into an open-air stage.
A weekend in the Florentine Valdarno
The festival is part of a weekend full of initiatives in the Reggello district, between Vallombrosa and Saltino, destinations beloved for their summer coolness and monumental forests. Attending Startufando sul Lago means combining the pleasure of dining with the discovery of one of the greenest and most authentic corners of Tuscany, far from the main tourist circuits yet only a few kilometers from Florence.
Startufando sul Lago — edition 2026
For the 2026 edition, the Pro Loco Donnini Pieve a Pitiana offered a weekend full of events blending taste, sports, and entertainment on the shores of Lake Donnini. The food stalls, dedicated to truffles and the ancient cuisine of the Reggello area, remained open on Saturday evening and Sunday for lunch and dinner, with street food and pizza options.
The program combined fine dining with moments designed for all ages, from morning walks to lake activities, and live music in the evenings. A festival that confirmed the identity of Startufando sul Lago as a delicious, family-friendly event in the Florentine Valdarno.
Programme Startufando sul Lago 2026
Saturday, June 13
- 16:00 — Model boat display on the lake shore
- 20:00 — Radio Sieve live broadcast
- Evening — Opening of the food stand (truffles and ancient cuisine), street food, and pizza
Sunday, June 14
- 09:00 — Metabolic walking
- 11:30 — Truffle hunting on the lake
- 16:00 — Grand archery exhibition
- 20:00 — Live music with Jacopo and Ilaria
- Lunch and dinner — Food stand, street food, and pizza
Highlights Startufando sul Lago 2026
- Truffle hunting on Lake Donnini
- Grand archery exhibition
- Live music with Jacopo and Ilaria
- Radio Sieve live broadcast
- Food stand with truffle dishes and ancient cuisine
Prices Startufando sul Lago 2026
Practical information — Startufando sul Lago
Location
Lake Donnini, village of Donnini, Municipality of Reggello (FI), Tuscany.
How to get there
By car: From Florence, reach Reggello via the A1 motorway (Incisa-Reggello exit) and then follow local roads towards Donnini. By train: Figline-Incisa Valdarno station, then local bus connections to Reggello and its surrounding villages.
Dining
Food stand with truffle-based dishes and ancient cuisine, street food, and pizza, open Saturday evening and Sunday for lunch and dinner.
Tips
Outdoor event in a hilly area: comfortable clothing and suitable footwear for lake activities are recommended. For schedules and program details, please check the official channels of the Pro Loco Donnini Pieve a Pitiana.
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Lago di Donnini