Stiano Village Festival
The village feast in the medieval hamlet of the Reggio Apennines
About Stiano Festival
The festival of the village of Stiano
The Stiano Village Festival is the celebration that enlivens the hamlet of Stiano each year, a small village in the Municipality of Toano, in the Apennines of the Province of Reggio Emilia. It is one of those village festivals where the local community comes together: a popular and genuine event, far from the big festivals, where conviviality, the territory's good cuisine, and the pleasure of being together are what matter.
A village with an ancient history
Stiano is one of the most interesting historical and architectural centres in the Toano area. Here stands the Casa dei Ceccati, long believed to be a tower house and now recognised by scholars as a fortified Apennine house from the medieval period, dating between the 14th and early 15th centuries. The village also features the 17th-century Church of San Martino, with its elegant bell tower west of the rectory, a work by Antonio Ceccati. This heritage provides the backdrop for the festival, which takes place among the houses and squares of the village.
Gastronomic tradition of the Apennines
Like many village festivals in the Reggio Apennines, Stiano's also revolves around the traditional cuisine of the area. It is an opportunity to rediscover the flavours of the Emilian mountains, the result of a land of typical products including fresh pasta, tortelli, mushrooms, and local specialities. The food stalls run by volunteers are the heart of the festival and accompany moments of music and gathering.
When it takes place
The festival is scheduled for September 8, 2026, according to the official calendar of events for the Municipality of Toano. It is part of a packed schedule of festivals and fairs that liven up the numerous hamlets in the Toano area throughout the summer season, an expression of a still-vibrant community tradition in the Reggio Apennines.
Why participate
- Experience the authentic atmosphere of an Emilian Apennine village festival
- Taste the dishes of the Reggio gastronomic tradition
- Discover a village with remarkable medieval architectural heritage
- Share a convivial moment with the local community
Stiano Festival — edition 2026
The Stiano Village Festival 2026 will be held on September 8 in the hamlet of Stiano, in the Municipality of Toano (RE). The date is confirmed by the official events calendar of the Municipality. As is traditional for village festivals in the Reggio Apennines, the festival will feature food stalls with typical local dishes and moments of gathering for the community.
Programme Stiano Festival 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition, including times, menus for the food stalls, and any musical events, has not yet been published. The official date of September 8, 2026, is confirmed by the Municipality of Toano's events calendar. For updates, it is advisable to follow the channels of the Toano Pro Loco and the Municipal website.
Prices Stiano Festival 2026
Practical information — Stiano Festival
Where
Hamlet of Stiano, Municipality of Toano (RE), Reggio Apennines.
How to get there
By car: Toano is accessible from the SS63 del Cerreto and the provincial roads of the Reggio Apennines; Stiano is a hamlet of the municipality, reachable via local roads. The nearest train station is Reggio Emilia, from where you can continue by car or bus connections towards the mountains.
When
September 8, 2026.
Information
For details on times and the programme, it is advisable to contact the Toano Pro Loco or consult the Municipality of Toano's events calendar.
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