It seems that the origins of Formaggio di Fossa date back to the mid-1400s, when farmers in Romagna, to protect themselves from looting, began hiding their dairy supplies in pits dug into the sandstone rock.

Fossa, Truffle & Venus in Mondaino

Dove: Mondaino (RN)
Quando: Sunday 23 and 30 November 2025

The event offers visitors a series of delicious surprises to taste and buy directly from local producers.

The underground pits dug in the sandstone of the Mondaino Castle (Rimini hills) have always been used to preserve and season agricultural products.

Here you can discover the local treasure extracted from the subsoil, the “fossa”, obtained from the natural fermentation of summer Pecorino cheese in these special maturing pits.

The Amber of Talamello

Dove: Talamello (RN)
Quando: Sunday 16 and 23 November 2025

In November, in Talamello (RN), a charming village in the heart of Montefeltro, the municipality and producers invite all food lovers to the Fiera del Formaggio stagionato in Fossa (Fossa Aged Cheese Fair), L’Ambra di Talamello.

In November, this delightful village is transformed into a veritable terrace of taste, with food stands lining the streets offering high-quality local products from all over Italy, paired with L’Ambra di Talamello.

Sogliano Dop Fossa Cheese Fair

Dove: Sogliano sul Rubicone (FC)
Quando: Sunday 23 and 30 November, 7 December 2025

The 50th Fossa di Sogliano DOP Cheese Fair in Sogliano al Rubicone is an event dedicated to traditional flavours and tastes.

It is the perfect opportunity to taste the famous local Fossa cheese and take part in numerous side events, including exhibitions, theatre performances, conferences and stands run by local farmers and growers.

There will also be recreational activities, children’s activities and musical performances.

Emilia-Romagna has a centuries-old olive oil tradition, with quality products such as Brisighella POD Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Colline di Romagna PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Olive and Autumn Produce Fair

Dove: Coriano (RN)
Quando: Sunday 23 e 30 November 2025

In Coriano (RN), there is an exhibition market of agricultural, forestry and pastoral products with oil and wine tastings and stands offering typical local food. The event is rounded off with traditional crafts, exhibitions on Romagna’s rural culture, debates and conferences, music and entertainment.

Olive and Oil Festival

Dove: Brisighella (RA)
Quando: Sunday 30 November 2025

The Olive and Oil Festival in Brisighella (RA) was created to celebrate olive cultivation, which dates back to ancient times in this area, given that olives were already known, appreciated and valued in Roman times.

The stars of the show are the sought-after extra virgin olive oil, “Brisighello”, which has Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, and the refined “Nobil Drupa”, which can be purchased fresh from the mill during the event.

White, black or prized, His Majesty the truffle can be smelled and tasted in Emilia-Romagna however you prefer! Did you know that there are 12 truffle towns in Emilia-Romagna?

Fragno Black Truffle Fair

Dove: Calestano (PR)
Quando: every Sunday from 12 October to 9 November 2025

In the natural setting of Val Baganza, in Calestano (PR), the black truffle of Parma is celebrated with the Fiera del Tartufo Nero di Fragno (Fragno Black Truffle Fair). The programme includes markets, skill competitions, entertainment, visits to truffle grounds and, above all, plenty of opportunities to taste this precious tuber.

Viano Truffle Fair

Dove: Viano (RE)
Quando: Sunday 9 and 16 November 2025

The Truffle Fair of Viano is the perfect opportunity to taste and buy gastronomic products based on truffles, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and balsamic vinegar from Reggio Emilia, but also to see ancient handicrafts at the old Cadonega mill, which is open to visitors.

Tartufesta of Sasso Marconi

Dove: Sasso Marconi (BO)
Quando: 25-26 October, 1-2 November 2025

The unmistakable scent of truffles returns to the Bolognese Apennines in Sasso Marconi. The Tartufesta is the most eagerly awaited and popular festival in the Reno valley, dedicated to the king of the forest and the table.

For the occasion, you can enjoy truffle-based menus paired with traditional local dishes.

Tartófla of Savigno

Dove: Savigno (BO)
Quando: 25-26 October and 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 November 2025

In Savigno – a hamlet in the municipality of Valsamoggia– on weekends in October and November, the historic shops of the village and local farms showcase their products to attract foodies from all over Italy.

Now in its 42nd edition, the International White Truffle Festival offers high-quality cuisine that showcases the king of the table.

Autumn Truffle Festival

Dove: Sant’Agostino, Terre del Reno (FE)
Quando: 7-8-9, 14-15-16, 21-22-23 November 2025

The Tuber magnatum pico, better known as the white truffle, can be found in the Panfilia Woods.

During the Autumn Truffle Festival, you can taste it in Sant’Agostino with a high-quality menu and learn more about it with guided excursions in the nearby woods with very special guides: local truffle hunters.

Bidente White Truffle Festival

Dove: Cusercoli, Civitella di Romagna (FC)
Quando: Sunday 9 and 16 November 2025

Every year in November, the medieval village of Cusercoli (Civitella di Romagna), in the Forlì Apennines, comes alive with many stalls dedicated to truffles and other typical agricultural products. The highlight of the Sagra del Tartufo Bianco del Bidente (Bidente White Truffle Festival) is the award ceremony for the truffle hunter who finds the largest truffle.

His Majesty the Truffle

Dove: Brisighella (RA)
Quando: Sunday 23 November 2025

In November, the village of Brisighella, in the province of Ravenna, dresses up for the Sua Maestà il Tartufo festival.

The most sought-after product of the Faenza hills is paired with typical local dishes, prepared by skilled chefs in the village’s restaurants. The “autumn white”, which has a particularly intense aroma, and the “black” truffle are on sale.