Since 1988, the first truffle festival in the province of Reggio Emilia. The 38th edition takes place on Sunday 8 and Sunday 15 November 2026 at CavolaForum and in the village streets.
At the CavolaForum the Pro Loco sets up the stalls of truffles, Parmigiano-Reggiano and mushrooms, all of them products of this land. There are also stands for herbal remedies, embroidery, leatherwork, wood, stone and paintings, alongside charity stalls raising funds for local schools and associations that support young people with disabilities. The market spreads along the streets and squares and runs all day long.
The market runs all day along the streets and squares of the village. The road is closed from 7 to 19.
Truffles and mountain produce at the Pro Loco stand.
From their birthplace to the treasures of Cavola: a guided walk to discover the work of the master stonecutters.
With the mayor and the delegation of mayors, together with representatives of the Province, the Region and national institutions. Radionova broadcasting live, with music from the Banda di Cavola and its majorettes.
"L'ombra del Desiderio" by Alessandra Sciaboni and "Imprevisto" by Chiara Guidarini, at Quarta Dimensione in Cavola.
Technicians from the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium explain each step of the process.
At the Pro Loco stand at the CavolaForum. Booking essential: details below.
Games and fun for the little ones.
Parmigiano Reggiano 993, balsamic vinegar from Acetaia Razzoli (both PDO products) and honey.
Curated by Franco Chiarabini and Nello Ibatici. "Come and see what the night makes invisible", presented by Il Mulino dei Gufi, for grown-ups and children alike, with Tricicli Grillo.
Truffles and mountain produce at the Pro Loco stand.
From their birthplace to the treasures of Cavola.
With technicians from the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium.
Music in the square and "Il sequestratore di ricordi" by the writer Filomena Arienzo.
Parmigiano Reggiano 993, balsamic vinegar from Acetaia Razzoli (both PDO products) and honey.
At the Pro Loco stand at the CavolaForum.
Games and fun for the little ones.
Curated by Franco Chiarabini and Nello Ibatici. "Come and see what the night makes invisible", presented by Il Mulino dei Gufi, for grown-ups and children alike.
Parmigiano Reggiano 993, balsamic vinegar from Acetaia Razzoli (both PDO products) and honey.
Fill in the form or give us a call. The full menu is €40.00, water and coffee included.
If you prefer, fill in the form and we will reply by email as soon as possible to confirm or decline your booking.
At around 12:30, at the Pro Loco stand at the CavolaForum. It is worth arriving early to settle up at the till.
Yes: places are limited and demand is high on both Sundays of the festival. You can book using the form, by phone (339 1817410 · 328 5685165) or by email to prenotazioni@cavola.it.
The full Truffle Festival menu costs €40.00, water and coffee included. Wines are not included and are available from the list. See the full menu.
Cavola is reached along the Secchia valley, about 45 km from Reggio Emilia. On festival days the road through the centre is closed from 7 to 19: follow the signs for the car parks. Full directions.
The species of the genus Tuber named in the main Italian classifications. Browse the cards with the arrows, or scroll sideways.
The most celebrated truffle of all for its scent and its worth in the kitchen. It favours cool, damp soils, often living in symbiosis with oaks, poplars, willows and limes.
A much-prized black species, with an intense scent that holds up well to cooking. It is tied to limestone ground and to host trees such as oaks and hazels.
It has a dark, warty skin and a gentler aroma than the finest truffles, with a season that makes it a common sight through the warm months.
Very close to the summer truffle, it is valued for its stronger scent and its autumn season. The name comes from the hooked shape of certain microscopic structures.
A winter species with a bold scent. It can call to mind the black winter truffle, but it has aromatic qualities of its own and a different standing in the kitchen.
A pale spring truffle, with a pronounced aroma quite unlike that of the Italian white truffle. It is also known as marzuolo after the month it appears in.
A less common species, with a smoother surface than other black truffles. It can carry intriguing scents and grows only in certain places.
A black species recognisable by its strong aroma and earthier character. It is part of the biodiversity of the genus Tuber.
After the success of its first year, the festival of the prugnolo, the fragrant mushroom that grows in spring in the Apennine meadows, returns to the CavolaForum. The date is Sunday 2 May 2027.
A new food and wine event that stretches the village's season of celebrations, with themed dishes, a market and entertainment.
Ask us about itBrowse the gallery for the posters and the details of our events.
