Festa della Cipolla di Cannara 2027, Italy

À quoi s’attendre en 2027

Festa della Cipolla di Cannara 2027 is expected to return to Cannara in Umbria for another celebration dedicated to the town’s famous local onion and traditional Umbrian cuisine. The festival combines food, local agriculture, entertainment, markets, cultural activities and community events.

The onion is the central ingredient of the festival, but the experience extends well beyond a single food product. Visitors can dine at traditional festival stands and taverns, discover local producers, attend cooking demonstrations, browse the market and enjoy concerts, performances and other activities around Cannara.

The official festival describes the event as the culmination of months of agricultural work, beginning with planting and continuing through the summer harvest. This strong connection between local farming, territory and food is one of the defining characteristics of the festival.

Dates des événements

Période des festivals : Septembre 2027 (dates à déterminer)

The exact 2027 calendar dates have not yet been announced. The festival traditionally takes place during September and uses multiple days of food service, entertainment, markets and cultural programming.

Visitors should check the official festival website for the confirmed 2027 programme once it is published.

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Lieu et site du festival

Lieu principal : Cannara, Province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy

Main festival address: Piazza Baldaccini, 1, Cannara (PG), Italy

The festival takes place throughout the historic centre of Cannara rather than inside a single enclosed venue. Piazza Baldaccini is one of the principal gathering points, while food stands, taverns, markets and entertainment areas are distributed through the town.

Recent programmes have used Piazza Baldaccini, Piazza San Matteo, Piazza Cavour, Piazza del Terz’Ordine Francescano, Via Umberto I, Parco XXV Aprile and the Museo Città di Cannara.

Programme complet de restauration et de boissons

The food programme is centred around the onion of Cannara and traditional Umbrian cooking. Festival restaurants and food stands create complete menus rather than simply offering onion-based snacks.

The latest official menus have included:

• Pizza with Cannara onion
• Onion and potato dishes
• Onion soups
• Onion parmigiana
• Fried onions
• Roasted onions
• Sweet-and-sour onions
• Onion-based pasta
• Gnocchis
• Strozzapreti
• Risotto
• Polenta
• Wild-boar dishes
• Beef
• Pork
• Lamb
• Chicken
• Traditional Umbrian antipasti
• Chestnut and seasonal ingredients
• Onion-based desserts
• Gelato with caramelised onion
• Gâteaux et pâtisseries traditionnels

The gastronomic stands generally open for dinner during festival evenings, while the latest programme also provided lunch service on Sundays.

Aliments et spécialités en vedette

Cannara onion

The star ingredient is the local onion of Cannara, used in traditional recipes as well as creative contemporary dishes. Its use ranges from savoury starters and pasta to meat dishes, desserts and pizza.

Pizza with onion

Pizza topped with Cannara onion is one of the simplest ways to experience the festival’s signature ingredient.

Onion soup

Traditional and contemporary onion soups appear in several festival menus, sometimes paired with bread, cheese or other regional ingredients.

Wild game and meat

Some taverns combine onion with Umbrian meat specialities, including wild boar, lamb, beef and poultry.

Onion desserts

The festival also demonstrates how versatile the ingredient can be with desserts such as cheesecake with caramelised onion, cream-filled pastries with caramelised onion and artisan gelato with onion glaze.

Restaurants, vendeurs et producteurs

The festival’s food programme is organised around a number of dedicated gastronomic stands and taverns, many supported by local associations and volunteers.

La Locanda del Curato

The menu includes pizza with onion, potato and red-onion dishes, fried onion, traditional antipasti and a range of pasta, meat and dessert preparations. The stand is operated with the involvement of volunteers from the local parish community.

El Cipollaro

This stand combines Cannara onion with traditional Umbrian ingredients in dishes such as onion parmigiana, gnocchi with prawns and onion, polenta with sausage and onion, pork shank with beer and caramelised onion, and other meat dishes.

Al Cortile Antico

The menu includes onion pizza, onion tarte tatin, onion-based savoury dishes, pasta with onion sauces, onion soup, tortelli with bread and onion, meat dishes and creative onion desserts.

Il Rifugio del Cacciatore

Its menu places greater emphasis on game and meat, including game cappellacci with onion mousse, onion risotto, onion carbonara-style strozzapreti, wild boar and other meat preparations.

Il Giardino Fiorito

Located in a historic former convent courtyard, this stand is associated with the local Pro Loco and features traditional dishes incorporating onion, pecorino, legumes, cured meats and other Umbrian ingredients.

La Taverna del Castello

The beverage programme includes Umbrian wines, sparkling wines, dessert wines, beer and soft drinks, alongside dishes such as onion parmigiana, fried onions and roasted onions.

Sélection de vins, bières et boissons

The beverage programme has a strong Umbrian focus, particularly through wines from Cannara and surrounding areas.

The latest official selection has included:

• Montefalco Rosso
• Montefalco Rosso Riserva
• Umbria IGT red wines
• Grechetto
• Viognier
• Chardonnay
• Pinot Grigio
• Sagrantino rosé
• Umbrian sparkling wines
• Vernaccia di Cannara DOC
• Canned beer
• Still and sparkling water
• Coca-Cola
• Sprite
• Fanta

Local producers featured in the wine selection include wineries from Bevagna, Cannara, Bettona, Torgiano, Perugia and surrounding Umbrian communities.

Dégustations, démonstrations culinaires et ateliers

Cooking demonstrations are an important part of the festival’s educational food programme.

Les programmes récents ont inclus :

La Cipolla in Piazza

An opening show cooking dedicated to Cannara onion, including a demonstration and tasting of onion pizza by award-winning pizzaiolo Pietro De Vivo.

La Cipolla d’Autore

A chef-led demonstration showing how Cannara onion can be incorporated into a contemporary restaurant dish.

La Cipolla, ma che dolce sorpresa!

A pastry-focused demonstration exploring the use of Cannara onion in dessert preparation.

La Cipolla nell’Orto

A traditional-food presentation centred on the onion’s agricultural and culinary history, including a tasting of panzanella prepared with Cannara onion.

Uno e Trino

A practical baking demonstration showing how one natural dough can be used to make bread, focaccia and pizza.

The programme also includes markets and opportunities to discover local agricultural products directly connected with the territory.

Types de billets et options d’entrée

The 2027 admission structure and prices have not yet been published.

The festival generally combines open public activities with food purchases and individual gastronomic experiences rather than operating as a conventional paid-entry food festival.

Visitors should expect the following types of access:

• General access to the town and festival atmosphere
• Food stands and taverns with dishes purchased separately
• Free public entertainment and cultural activities
• Market areas
• Démonstrations culinaires
• Separate reservations or charges where specifically indicated for special experiences

The official festival states that the proceeds from the table-cover charge are allocated to social and charitable initiatives, with details communicated by the organisers.

Expériences VIP et premium

Festa della Cipolla di Cannara does not operate as a conventional VIP food festival with private lounges or premium admission packages.

The more distinctive experiences are the individual gastronomic stands, special menus, chef-led cooking demonstrations and local wine selections. Visitors can choose different taverns and menus according to their culinary interests.

For 2027, any reserved dining experiences or special gastronomic packages should be confirmed through the official festival programme.

Règles de l’épreuve

Visitors should follow the instructions of the festival organisers, food stands, volunteers and local authorities.

Parmi les considérations importantes figurent :

• Follow the opening and closing times of individual food stands.
• Follow instructions around crowded dining areas and public performances.
• Keep pedestrian routes clear.
• Respect the historic centre and local residents.
• Follow food-service and seating instructions at each stand.
• Visitors with specific dietary requirements should speak directly with the individual food stand before ordering.
• Programme details may change according to organisational or weather conditions.
• The festival is organised with significant involvement from local volunteers and community organisations.

Comment y arriver

En voiture : Cannara is located in the province of Perugia in Umbria and is conveniently reached from Assisi, Spello, Foligno and Perugia.

D’Assise : Cannara is a short drive from Assisi, making it possible to combine the festival with a visit to the historic city.

De Pérouse : Visitors can travel south-east from Perugia toward the Cannara and Assisi area.

From Foligno: Foligno is another practical transport base and is connected with Cannara by local roads.

The festival takes place in the historic centre, so visitors arriving by car should plan to leave their vehicles in designated parking areas and continue into the central pedestrian areas on foot.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Transports en commun : Visitors can reach the wider area through the regional transport network connecting Perugia, Assisi and Foligno, then continue toward Cannara using local bus or taxi services.

Stationnement : Because the festival takes place throughout the town centre, parking is generally arranged around the central area rather than inside the main pedestrian festival spaces.

Cyclisme : Cannara’s position in the Umbrian countryside also makes it possible to approach the town by bicycle for visitors staying in nearby communities.

Visitors should check the official 2027 information for the final parking arrangements, temporary traffic restrictions and any festival shuttle services.

Zones d’hébergement

Cannara: The closest choice for visitors who want to remain within walking distance of the festival activities and food stands.

Assise : A popular nearby base with hotels, guesthouses, agriturismi and restaurants, while also providing access to one of Umbria’s best-known historic towns.

Spello: A smaller historic town with accommodation and easy access to the surrounding Umbrian countryside.

Foligno : A practical larger-town option with a broader range of hotels, B&Bs and transport connections.

Pérouse : Suitable for visitors who want a larger urban base and plan to combine the festival with wider sightseeing in Umbria.

Booking accommodation early is advisable because the festival takes place during a popular period for travel in Umbria.

Temps forts de la nourriture et des boissons

The strongest gastronomic attraction is the opportunity to compare how different festival taverns interpret the same local ingredient.

Visitors can create a full food tour by trying:

• Onion pizza
• Fried Cannara onions
• Onion parmigiana
• Onion soup
• Onion and potato dishes
• Strozzapreti with onion
• Gnocchi and risotto
• Polenta with sausage and onion
• Wild-boar dishes
• Beef and lamb
• Roasted onions
• Onion-based desserts
• Caramelised-onion cheesecake
• Onion gelato
• Vins ombriens

The festival’s food programme demonstrates both traditional and modern approaches to the Cannara onion, from simple rustic dishes to chef-created recipes and desserts.

Accessibilité

The festival takes place across Cannara’s historic centre, with food stands, markets, performances and cultural activities spread between several public squares and streets.

Visitors with mobility requirements should consider that historic-town streets can have uneven surfaces and that popular evening periods can become crowded.

For specific accessibility needs, it is advisable to contact the organisers before visiting so that the latest information about accessible routes, seating and individual festival areas can be confirmed.

Meilleurs jours à assister

For food lovers: Choose a full festival evening when all major gastronomic stands are operating so you can compare several menus.

For cooking demonstrations: Look for programme days featuring chef-led show cooking, especially demonstrations focused directly on Cannara onion.

Pour les familles : Daytime programme periods can offer a quieter atmosphere and additional children’s activities, workshops and outdoor events.

For markets: Weekend periods are particularly useful for visitors interested in the agricultural and artisan market, where local products can be discovered alongside the food programme.

For the complete experience: Staying for several festival days gives visitors time to try different taverns rather than choosing only one menu.

The exact 2027 daily programme has not yet been announced.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

The latest official edition featured a substantial food programme built around multiple gastronomic stands, each offering a distinct interpretation of Cannara onion.

The programme included show cooking with professional chefs, demonstrations of onion pizza, contemporary onion dishes, onion desserts, traditional panzanella and natural bread, focaccia and pizza preparation.

The food programme was complemented by a market selling onions and typical local products, live entertainment, cultural exhibitions, children’s activities, a motorcycle gathering, dog-related events, outdoor activities and evening performances.

The festival’s official presentation also emphasised the involvement of local volunteers and the connection between the onion harvest, local agriculture and the community of Cannara.

Billets officiels

2027 ticket information has not yet been published.

The festival is structured primarily around public access to Cannara, with visitors paying individual food and beverage charges at the participating stands rather than purchasing a conventional all-inclusive festival ticket.

Any table-cover charges, reservations for special experiences or other paid activities for 2027 should be confirmed through the official festival website.

Site officiel : https://festadellacipolla.com/

Courriel : festadellacipolla@gmail.com

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