Volterragusto - White Truffle Market Exhibition
Autumn flavors in Volterra, featuring prized white truffles, Etruscan traditions, and the tastes of the Upper Val di Cecina
About Volterragusto - White Truffle
Volterragusto, the Volterra white truffle festival
Volterragusto is the autumn event that transforms the historic center of Volterra, in the Province of Pisa, into the culinary capital of the Upper Val di Cecina every year. The heart of the event is the White Truffle Market Exhibition, dedicated to the prized Tuber magnatum pico that grows in the woods and hills surrounding this Etruscan city, one of Tuscany's most sought-after gastronomic treasures.
An Etruscan city in the Tuscan hills
Perched on a hill overlooking the Val di Cecina, Volterra is one of the most fascinating art cities in Tuscany: Etruscan walls, the Roman Theatre, handcrafted alabaster, and a medieval center dominated by Piazza dei Priori. During Volterragusto, this unique setting becomes a natural stage for tasting stalls, workshops, and meetings, offering visitors an experience that combines the pleasures of the table with the discovery of extraordinary historical heritage.
What to expect
- Producer market exhibition: along the streets and squares of the historic center, stalls of truffle hunters and local producers where you can taste and buy white truffles, wines, extra virgin olive oil, cured meats, cheeses, honey, and traditional sweets.
- Guided tastings: food and wine tours to discover the wines of Volterra and the Val di Cecina paired with truffles, led by experts.
- Show cooking and workshops: demonstrations of cooking, bread-making, spirits, and traditional Tuscan desserts.
- Palio dei Caci: the historic challenge between the city's districts, competing for victory by rolling large wheels of cheese along Via Franceschini, accompanied by processions and flag-wavers.
- Urban trekking and truffle hunts: walks to discover the city and the truffle grounds, with truffle hunters and their dogs.
Flavors and culture of the territory
Volterragusto is not just a food festival: the event intertwines truffles with the art, history, and traditions of the Upper Val di Cecina. Between literary awards, visits to Etruscan and Roman monuments, craft markets, and entertainment, the event tells the story of a territory where food culture is inseparable from the landscape and the millenary history of Volterra.
When it takes place
The event is traditionally held over the last weekends of October and the All Saints' Day long weekend, spanning two long weekends. The 2026 edition, the 28th, is scheduled for October 24-25 and from October 31 to November 1, 2026.
Volterragusto - White Truffle — edition 2026
Volterragusto 2026 - 28th White Truffle Market Exhibition
The 28th edition of the White Truffle Market Exhibition is scheduled in Volterra on October 24-25 and from October 31 to November 1, 2026. As per tradition, the historic center will welcome the market exhibition dedicated to prized white truffles and typical products of the Upper Val di Cecina, between the Logge del Palazzo Pretorio and Piazza dei Priori.
What is confirmed
- Market exhibition of truffle hunters and local producers of the territory.
- Guided tastings of Volterra and Val di Cecina wines paired with truffles.
- Show cooking and taste workshops.
- Palio dei Caci with the challenge between the districts and flag-wavers.
- Urban trekking and truffle hunts with truffle hunters and their dogs.
The detailed program of the 2026 edition, with the complete calendar of events, times, and costs of paid experiences, will be announced on the official website volterragusto.com in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Volterragusto - White Truffle 2026
The detailed program of the 2026 edition will be published on the official website volterragusto.com in the weeks preceding the event.
Based on recent editions, the usual structure of the event includes:
- White truffle and local product market exhibition in the historic center (Logge del Palazzo Pretorio, Piazza dei Priori).
- Guided tastings of Val di Cecina wines paired with truffles.
- Show cooking and workshops (bread-making, spirits, traditional sweets).
- Palio dei Caci along Via Franceschini, with processions and flag-wavers.
- Urban trekking and truffle hunts with truffle hunters and dogs.
- Jarro Award dedicated to gastronomic culture.
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Practical information — Volterragusto - White Truffle
How to get there
By car: Volterra can be reached via the SS68 of the Val di Cecina; from the coast, take the exit for Cecina from the Florence-Pisa-Livorno (FI-PI-LI) highway, or from the interior via the SR439. During the event, parking areas are available near the historic center (parking areas at Piazza Martiri della Libertà and the Station).
By train and bus
The nearest station is Saline di Volterra, connected to the city center by bus; alternatively, use the Cecina station on the Tyrrhenian line, with bus connections.
Hours and tickets
Admission to the market exhibition is generally free. Approximate hours: Saturday 15:00-20:00, other days 10:00-20:00. Some experiences (guided tastings, workshops, truffle hunts, wine-themed events) require a fee and reservation. For the updated program, prices, and bookings, please consult the official website volterragusto.com.
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Where does it take place — Volterragusto - White Truffle
Centro storico di Volterra
Piazza dei Priori, 56048 Volterra