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November highlights in Tuscany and Umbria

In November, South Tuscany and North Umbria offer a vibrant mix of cultural, culinary, and seasonal festivals celebrating the region’s harvests, traditions, and artistry.
Tuscany Highlights

1.San Miniato White Truffle Fair: This renowned truffle festival takes place over three weekends in November in San Miniato. It’s a paradise for truffle enthusiasts, with tastings, markets, and culinary events dedicated to the prized white truffle. https://www.sanminiatopromozione.it/

3.Antique Fairs and Markets: Arezzo hosts its popular antique fair on the first weekend of November, while Panzano in Chianti offers a monthly market with handmade crafts and local foods .

4.Anghiari Festa di San Martino e dei Bringoli: Held on the second weekend of November, this event is perfect for pasta lovers. Enjoy traditional bringoli pasta with mushroom sauces, chestnuts, and local wines .

5. Trequanda, Siena, on November 9 and 10 and 16 and 17, the white Truffle Festival.

6. Piancastagnaio, On November 1, 2 and 3 the chestnuts Festival. Il Crostatone!

7. Pitigliano, Grosseto and the Holy wine festival on November 8/10. 

Umbria Highlights

1.Gubbio White Truffle Festival: From November 1-3, + 9 and 10 and 16 and 17, explore one of Italy’s premier truffle fairs with a wide range of Umbrian truffle products, cooking demos, and tastings.  https://tartufodigubbio.it/

2.Frantoi Aperti – Open Olive Mills: Continuing throughout November, this series of events across Umbria lets you experience the olive harvest up close, with tours, music, and tastings in olive groves around the region.

3.Fiera dei Morti in Perugia: Held November 1-5, this medieval-inspired market in Perugia’s city center and Pian di Massiano offers artisan goods, foods, and a unique opportunity for holiday shopping. https://lunaparkperugia.it/

4.Spello Olive Oil Festival: Known for its scenic olive parades, Spello celebrates the new harvest with olive oil tastings, local foods, and vibrant processions .

Whether it’s truffle hunting, savoring freshly pressed olive oil, or exploring historic markets, November in South Tuscany and North Umbria offers rich experiences celebrating Italy’s autumn harvest and local traditions.

5. At Fontanaro, The Olio della Pace day on November 2 from 3.00 PM

harvest celebration at Fontanaro

 

6. Madrevite, Vaiano, Perugia, Pic Nicco Winter Edition. On  Sunday November 10, from 10.00 AM.

A day of wine, music and local food at the vineyard. https://www.madrevite.it/

7. Bastia Umbra, Perugia, on November 15 to 17 at Umbria Fiere, Fa la Cosa Giusta a fair about ethical fashion  and ethical life style with a market of 200 small companies of Italy.  + local street food!  More info at: https://www.falacosagiustaumbria.it/

8 . Acquasparta and the new wines festival, Sagra del vino novello e dei prodotti tipici locali, from 9 to 18 of November. 

 

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