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Truffles fairs in Umbria

From February to November. A calendar of Truffles’ fairs in Umbria, all in the area of Perugia

Norcia Black Truffle "Nero di Norcia"- Umbria
February - November Umbria -Umbria  Feasts-Flea markets | Festival-Fairs | Food-Wine

The truffles grow spontaneously in Umbria and they are protagonists of its food tradition.
Thanks to its strong truffle culture, Umbria has also developed a system of fairs and festivals celebrating truffles, in which truffles are sold, tasted, and discussed in workshops.


THE TRUFFLE VARIETIES IN UMBRIA

The Black Truffle (Tuber Melanosporum Vittadini) also known as the Norcia or Spoleto Truffle, the White Truffle, and at least another seven to eight species of truffles that ripen throughout the year, including the well-known Scorzone (Tuber aestivum) and the winter truffle called Uncinato truffle (Tuber Uncinatum Chatin).
If you are interested in knowing more about all the varieties of Umbria truffle, follow the link>>>


THE TRUFFLE FAIRS IN UMBRIA

Truffle fairs and festivals in Umbria occur from June to late November, some also between February and March.
ItalybyEvents collected a calendar of truffle fairs and festivals in Umbria, all in the area of Perugia.
Something may change. We kindly recommend always checking on the official website if anything has changed. Some information can be found on the Municipality website.

NERO NORCIA – Norcia (Perugia)
End February-Early March – see details>>>

DIAMANTE NERO (Black Diamond) – Scheggino (Perugia)
April

FESTIVAL OF TRUFFLE AND ROAST GOOSE – Spello (Perugia)
June-July

TRUFFLE FESTIVAL – Ripa (Perugia)
July

TRUFFLE FESTIVAL – Spina di Campello (Perugia)
July-August

BISACCIA DEL TARTUFAIO – Citerna (Perugia)
First half of October

TRUFFLE AND POTATO EXHIBITION – Pietralunga (Perugia)
The second weekend of October

AUTUMN FEAST – Monte Santa Maria Tiberina (Perugia)Mid
October

NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF THE WHITE TRUFFLE – Città di Castello (Perugia)
Late October- Early November

GUBBIO, LAND OF TRUFFLES – Gubbio (Perugia)
Late October- Early November- see details>>>

TRUFFLE MARKET EXHIBITION – Valtopina (Perugia)
November – see details>>>

Go to the article to better know the Umbria varieties of truffle>>>

Photo from Nero di Norcia website