Fiera Nazionale del Fungo Porcino di Albareto 2026, Italy

• 2 octobre 2026
  Date de l'événement :
• 4 octobre 2026
  Fin de l'événement :

À quoi s’attendre en 2026

The Fiera Nazionale del Fungo Porcino di Albareto returns from October 2–4, 2026, for its 29th edition, bringing together the flavours, traditions and natural heritage of the Alta Val Taro. The fair is centred on the Fungo Porcino IGP and its close connection with the forests of the Parma Apennines, but the programme extends well beyond food with nature activities, exhibitions, entertainment, family attractions, music and cultural events.

The 2026 edition is built around the theme of the porcino, the forest and local passion. Visitors can expect a large gastronomic area, Street Food Area, food and wine exhibitors, a mycological exhibition, craft stalls, traditional trades, museums, guided activities and outdoor experiences.

Les points forts sont les suivants :

• Porcini-focused gastronomy: Traditional dishes featuring fresh, preserved, fried and sautéed porcini.
• Palafungo: The central festival area hosting the main restaurant, bar, entertainment and evening events.
• Street Food Area: Informal food options available throughout the festival.
• Mycological exhibition: A dedicated exhibition presenting mushrooms from the local area.
• Forest activities: Guided walks and E-bike excursions exploring the surrounding landscape.
• Show cooking: A Saturday cooking demonstration by students from the Zappa-Fermi Hotel and Catering Institute of Bedonia.
• Family programme: Kids Area activities include pony rides, children’s entertainment, face painting and the Little Mushroom Picker School.
• Markets and exhibitors: Food producers, artisans, hobby exhibitors, traditional crafts and a weekend market.
• Museums and culture: The Mushroom Museum and War Museum are open during the event, alongside art and photography exhibitions.
• Evening entertainment: Live music, DJ sets, comedy, tribute performances and other shows are scheduled across the three days.

Dates des événements

Dates : October 2–4, 2026

Opening day: Vendredi 2 octobre

Final day: Sunday, October 4

The fair opens on Friday afternoon with the inaugural procession and official opening at the Palafungo. Saturday and Sunday begin in the morning and feature the largest combination of food, market, cultural, family and outdoor activities.

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Lieu et site du festival

Lieu principal : Palafungo

Adresse : Via A. Gotelli, 9, 43051 Albareto, Parma, Italy

The Palafungo is the main hub of the Fiera Nazionale del Fungo Porcino. The official programme places the principal restaurant, food and wine stands, Street Food Area, bar and evening entertainment here.

Other activities extend into the wider town, including the Museo del Fungo at Palazzo della Comunalia, the War Museum at the Palazzo Comunale, the Kids Area, sports facilities and other exhibition spaces.

Programme complet de restauration et de boissons

Food is one of the central attractions of the 2026 fair, with the official restaurant serving dedicated lunch and dinner menus across the three days. The menu places the porcino at the centre of traditional dishes while also offering familiar regional alternatives.

Friday dinner

The Friday evening menu includes:

• Prosciutto di Parma aged 24 months with mountain Parmigiano Reggiano
• Prosciutto di Parma with porcini preserved in oil
• Porcini in oil
• Raw porcini salad
• Polenta crostoni with porcini
• Fried polenta pieces
• Beef tartare with raw mushroom salad
• Porcini flan with cheese cream and porcini
• Fresh egg pappardelle with porcini sauce
• Porcini risotto
• Fresh egg pappardelle with meat ragù
• Trofie with pesto
• Roast beef with porcini
• Roast beef with French fries
• Sautéed porcini
• Fried porcini
• Chicken cutlet with French fries
• Tiramisu
• Profiteroles
• Torrone semifreddo
• Berry cheesecake
• Assorted cakes

Saturday lunch

Saturday lunchtime adds dishes such as ravioli alla Genovese with sausage and porcini, polenta with porcini sauce and roast veal with porcini, alongside the fair’s regular antipasti, fried and sautéed mushrooms and desserts.

Saturday dinner

The evening menu includes porcini-filled tortelli, polenta with porcini sauce and roast chicken with porcini, together with fried and sautéed porcini and traditional desserts.

Sunday lunch

Sunday’s menu features herb-filled tortelli with porcini sauce, porcini lasagna, polenta with porcini sauce, herb tortelli with butter and with meat ragù, roast veal with porcini, fried porcini and sautéed porcini.

Visitors can also eat throughout the day in the Street Food Area and explore the gastronomic stands featuring products from exhibitors from different parts of Italy.

Aliments et spécialités en vedette

The star ingredient is the Fungo di Borgotaro IGP, the protected porcini mushroom associated with Albareto, Borgo Val di Taro and neighbouring areas. The local porcini grows naturally in forests containing chestnut, beech, oak and fir trees. The protected product includes four principal varieties: Boletus edulis, Boletus aereus, Boletus aestivalis and Boletus pinophilus.

Important dishes to look for include:

• Fresh pappardelle with porcini
• Porcini risotto
• Porcini tortelli
• Herb-filled tortelli with porcini sauce
• Lasagna with porcini
• Polenta with porcini sauce
• Raw porcini salad
• Porcini preserved in oil
• Sautéed porcini
• Fried porcini
• Roast meats with porcini
• Polenta crostoni with porcini
• Porcini flan with cheese cream

The fair also showcases other products associated with the Parma and Alta Val Taro food tradition, including Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh pasta, meat products, pesto, desserts and local gastronomic specialities.

Restaurants, vendeurs et producteurs

The central festival restaurant operates inside the Palafungo and serves dedicated porcini-based menus for Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday lunch.

The fair also features numerous food and wine exhibitors from across Italy. These producers offer regional products for tasting and purchase, while the Street Food Area provides more casual options throughout the festival.

Visitors can also explore local restaurants and hospitality businesses around Albareto. The official festival website highlights establishments including Borgo Casale and Ristorante Casimiro e Voi, Bar-Ristorante Arcobaleno and Bar Il Ciclone.

The surrounding area is particularly suitable for visitors who want to combine the festival with a traditional meal featuring local porcini and other products of the Parma Apennines.

Sélection de vins, bières et boissons

The official 2026 programme confirms a dedicated Bar Palafungo and an aperitivo with DJ B-Side on Saturday evening. Drinks are also available alongside the restaurant and Street Food Area offerings.

The wider gastronomic programme focuses on pairing the local food tradition with drinks suitable for autumn meals. Visitors should expect wine, beer, soft drinks, water, coffee and aperitivo-style beverages, although the official 2026 programme does not publish a complete beverage price list.

Dégustations, démonstrations culinaires et ateliers

The 2026 programme includes several opportunities to learn more about mushrooms, food and the local landscape.

Show cooking: On Saturday at 10:30, students from the Zappa-Fermi Hotel and Catering Institute of Bedonia present a cooking demonstration at the Palafungo.

Mushroom Museum visits: Guided visits take place on Saturday and Sunday at the Museo del Fungo in Palazzo della Comunalia.

Little Mushroom Picker School: Children can learn about the world of mushrooms through a dedicated activity in the Kids Area.

Forest walk: A guided woodland walk organised by Sci Club La Macchia leaves from the Palafungo on Saturday morning.

E-bike excursion: E-bike excursions depart from the Palafungo on Saturday and Sunday.

Wood carving: Live chainsaw wood-carving demonstrations take place in the Kids Area.

Pennelli e Bollicine: A painting workshop takes place Saturday afternoon at Bar Al Bar Eto.

Forest culture: Sunday includes a cultural event about multifunctional forest management, mushrooms and other ecosystem services, presented in collaboration with the Consorzio del Fungo Porcino IGP.

Types de billets et options d’entrée

The official 2026 programme does not indicate a general admission ticket for entering the main fair areas. Many of the daytime public activities are presented as part of the festival programme without a separate admission charge.

The Friday and Saturday evening entertainment programmes list some performances with entry by voluntary contribution, rather than a fixed ticket price.

Food, drinks, restaurant meals and certain separately organised activities should be treated as additional purchases. The official 2026 menu publishes the dishes but does not currently provide a complete item-by-item price list online. No reliable previous-edition price list for the central fair restaurant was found, so specific food prices should be confirmed with the organisers or at the festival.

Expériences VIP et premium

The 2026 programme does not advertise a dedicated VIP ticket, VIP lounge or premium hospitality package.

The closest premium-style experiences are the full restaurant meals, organised woodland and E-bike activities, guided Museum of the Mushroom visits and specialist cultural programming. Some activities require advance contact or reservations, particularly the outdoor excursions.

Visitors seeking a more relaxed experience can also stay in local accommodation and combine the fair with meals and activities around Albareto and the Alta Val Taro.

Règles de l’épreuve

Visitors should follow the instructions of event staff and individual activity organisers throughout the festival.

The official restaurant specifically asks guests to inform dining staff about food intolerances and allergies. It also notes that some products may be blast-chilled for quality and food-safety purposes and that certain products may be frozen.

For outdoor activities such as woodland walks and E-bike excursions, visitors should follow the organiser’s instructions and confirm participation requirements in advance.

Children should remain supervised in family and activity areas, particularly around pony rides and demonstrations.

Comment y arriver

Albareto is located in the Alta Val Taro area of the Parma Apennines.

By car from Milan: Take the A1 towards Parma, then follow the A15 toward La Spezia/Parma Ovest. Exit at the Borgotaro toll station and follow the signs towards Albareto.

By car from Bologna: Take the A1 towards Parma, continue towards the A15 and exit at Borgotaro before following the road towards Albareto.

From Genoa: Follow the A12 towards La Spezia, exit at Sestri Levante and continue through Varese Ligure and Passo Cento Croci towards Albareto.

From La Spezia: Follow the A12 towards Genoa, exit at Brugnato and continue via Varese Ligure and Passo Cento Croci. Alternatively, use the A15 and exit at Borgotaro.

Transports en commun et stationnement

The official event information provides detailed road directions but does not currently publish a dedicated 2026 festival shuttle or comprehensive parking map.

Because Albareto is a small mountain town, visitors arriving by car should allow additional time for parking and walking to the Palafungo, especially during the busiest Saturday and Sunday periods.

The main festival address is Palafungo, Via A. Gotelli, 9, 43051 Albareto, Parma.

Visitors arriving by public transport should check current regional bus connections before travelling because services to smaller Apennine communities can be limited compared with major cities.

Zones d’hébergement

The best base for attending the festival is Albareto itself, particularly for visitors who want to experience the evening programme without a long drive afterwards.

The official festival website also lists local accommodation and restaurants, including Borgo Casale, where historic stone buildings have been converted into accommodation and the property also includes a restaurant and wellness facilities.

D’autres domaines utiles incluent :

• Albareto: Best for being close to the festival and surrounding woodland.
• Borgo Val di Taro: A larger nearby base with additional accommodation, restaurants and services.
• Bedonia: Another useful base within the Alta Val Taro area.
• Compiano: A scenic option for visitors combining the fair with historic villages and countryside.

Booking early is advisable because the festival attracts visitors from across northern Italy and accommodation capacity in the surrounding mountain communities is limited.

Temps forts de la nourriture et des boissons

The main food highlight is the extensive use of porcini in different forms. The official 2026 restaurant menu moves from raw and preserved mushrooms through pasta, rice, polenta, meat dishes and fried preparations.

Particularly notable choices include the raw porcini salad, porcini in oil, porcini flan, fresh pappardelle with porcini sauce, porcini risotto, porcini tortelli, polenta with porcini sauce, roast meats with porcini and fried porcini.

For a broader taste of the region, visitors can combine porcini dishes with Prosciutto di Parma and mountain Parmigiano Reggiano, then explore the food exhibitors and Street Food Area.

The festival is also an opportunity to learn about the Fungo di Borgotaro IGP itself, including its varieties, natural habitat, collection traditions and role in the local culture.

Accessibilité

The festival spreads across several locations in Albareto, with activities taking place at the Palafungo, museums, outdoor areas, sports facilities and other town locations. This means accessibility conditions can vary between individual venues.

Visitors with mobility requirements should contact the organisers before travelling to confirm access arrangements for the Palafungo, restaurant, museums and specific outdoor activities.

The official contact numbers are +39 0525 929 449 and +39 0525 999 231, with the festival organisation also providing the email address info.fieradialbareto@gmail.com.

Outdoor woodland walks and E-bike excursions may involve uneven terrain and should be assessed according to individual mobility needs.

Meilleurs jours à assister

Vendredi : Best for visitors who want the opening ceremony, the first porcini dinner and evening entertainment. The official opening takes place at 17:00, followed by children’s entertainment, dinner and late-night DJ events.

Saturday: Best for visitors looking for the widest range of activities. The programme combines food, markets, museums, show cooking, forest walks, E-bike activities, children’s events, live music, an aperitivo, a tribute concert and late-night entertainment.

Sunday: Best for a traditional family-oriented festival day. It combines food, museums, cultural programming, children’s activities, live folk music, tractor displays, flag performers, awards and the closing ceremony.

For first-time visitors, Saturday provides the broadest combination of food, demonstrations, markets, outdoor activities and entertainment.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

The 2025 edition was the 28th edition of the Fiera Nazionale del Fungo Porcino. It attracted a large audience for its food programme and wider cultural and family activities.

According to Gazzetta di Parma, more than 3,000 people ate at the restaurant in the festival’s marquee, more than 10 quintals of porcini were cooked and the Mushroom Museum recorded more than 1,000 visits during the 2025 edition.

The previous edition also featured porcini-focused dishes, food stands, family activities, woodland excursions and cultural programming. The 2026 programme continues this combination while adding its own scheduled exhibitions, activities and entertainment.

The fair’s history dates to 1996, and the Emilia-Romagna Region awarded it national-fair status in 2007.

Billets officiels

The official event website is the main source for the 2026 programme, food information and visitor updates.

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The 2026 programme currently indicates that several evening performances are accessible by voluntary contribution, while the main fair areas do not show a general admission ticket. Food, drinks and individual activities may involve separate charges.

For the latest ticket, programme and visitor information, check the official website before travelling.

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