Umbrichelli Handmade Festival and Reunion
Umbrichelli, the reunion, and the Middle Ages of Monteleone d'Orvieto
About Umbrichelli Festival
Umbrichelli, the pride of Monteleone
The Umbrichelli Festival is dedicated to the signature dish of Monteleone d'Orvieto: umbrichelli, a long pasta rolled strictly by hand, a relative of the Umbrian umbricelli, served with traditional sauces. For days, the village's food stalls offer this specialty alongside other local cuisine dishes, in one of the longest-running and most characteristic festivals in the Orvieto area.
The Reunion, since 1965
Linked to the festival is the Rimpatriata (Reunion), a tradition that since 1965 has brought emigrants from Monteleone d'Orvieto back to the village: a great community gathering that makes the festival a moment of memory and connection, where those who left return home to find relatives, friends, and roots. It is this blend of gastronomy and identity that makes the event unique in the province of Terni.
The Historical Procession and the Palio del Carro
During the festival days, on August 16th, the historical procession inspired by the Castle Statute of 1407 takes place, with over four hundred costumed participants and the Palio del Carro (Chariot Race) contested between the noble families of Conti di Montemarte and di Marsciano. The festival thus combines food, reunion, and medieval reenactment into a single, heartfelt Ferragosto event.
Umbrichelli Festival — edition 2026
In 2026, Monteleone d'Orvieto is once again preparing for the Handmade Umbrichelli and Reunion Festival, traditionally held in mid-August. The festival is expected to feature food stalls with hand-rolled umbrichelli, the historic Reunion of Monteleone emigrants, and on August 16th, the historical procession with the Palio del Carro.
The exact dates and program for the 2026 edition have not yet been published. For updates, it's advisable to follow the channels of the Pro Loco of Monteleone d'Orvieto.
Programme Umbrichelli Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. The event typically follows this structure: evenings with food stalls and handmade umbrichelli; moments of the Reunion bringing together Monteleone emigrants; on August 16th, a historical procession with over four hundred costumed participants and the Palio del Carro between the Conti di Montemarte and di Marsciano. Dates and schedule will be announced by the Pro Loco of Monteleone d'Orvieto.
Practical information — Umbrichelli Festival
How to get there
Monteleone d'Orvieto is located in the province of Terni, in the Orvieto area. By car: A1 exit Fabro-Ficulle, then follow signs for the village. Fabro-Ficulle train station on the Rome-Florence line.
When
Mid-August, around Ferragosto, with the historical procession on August 16th.
Tips
Food and drinks are paid for at the stalls; for the procession, position yourself along the route in advance.
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Where does it take place — Umbrichelli Festival
Centro storico di Monteleone d'Orvieto