1 – 6 e 8 – 13 september 2026 Cannara (PG) 44^th edition

In just a few days, the charming village of Cannara will once again come alive for one of Umbria’s most anticipated food events. From September 1-6 and September 8-13, 2026, the 44th edition of the Cannara Onion Festival (Festa della Cipolla di Cannara) will celebrate the area’s most iconic agricultural product and one of the region’s most beloved gastronomic treasures.

The Queen of Umbrian Cuisine

In Cannara, the onion is much more than an ingredient. It is a symbol of local identity and tradition. According to the festival organizers, the event represents the culmination of months of work that begins in the fields at the end of winter and continues throughout the summer, showcasing the strong connection between agriculture, territory and culinary culture.

The famous Cannara onion will take center stage in dozens of recipes prepared according to traditional methods and reimagined with modern creativity. From appetizers and pasta dishes to pizzas and even desserts, visitors will have the opportunity to discover the remarkable versatility of this exceptional local product.

Six Food Stands, Endless Culinary Discoveries

This year’s festival will once again feature six historic food stands: Al Cortile Antico, El Cipollaro, Il Giardino Fiorito, Il Rifugio del Cacciatore, La Locanda del Curato, and La Taverna del Castello. Each stand will offer its own menu dedicated to the Cannara onion, providing visitors with a unique gastronomic experience and a variety of traditional and innovative dishes.

Their mission is simple: to celebrate an extraordinary local ingredient through recipes that combine culinary heritage, creativity and high-quality regional products.

More Than Food: Entertainment, Markets and Live Cooking Shows

The Cannara Onion Festival is much more than a food event. Throughout the twelve days, the village will host a rich program of entertainment, including concerts, performances, family activities, workshops, outdoor experiences and live cooking demonstrations dedicated to the famous onion.

Particularly noteworthy are the show-cooking sessions led by chefs and culinary professionals, who will demonstrate how the Cannara onion can be transformed into dishes ranging from traditional country recipes to fine dining creations and even sophisticated pastries.

A Festival That Reflects the Soul of Cannara

On the official festival website, Festival President Roberto Damaschi describes the event as a true community celebration, made possible by the dedication of a large network of volunteers who contribute their time and passion each year. Alongside the food offerings, visitors can enjoy cultural events, sports activities and entertainment that transform Cannara into one of Umbria’s liveliest destinations during late summer.

An Unmissable Umbrian Experience

For lovers of authentic cuisine, traditional festivals and local products, the Cannara Onion Festival is an event not to be missed. It offers twelve days dedicated to flavor, hospitality and the preservation of one of Umbria’s most treasured agricultural products.

With its inviting aromas, centuries-old recipes and vibrant atmosphere, Cannara is ready once again to welcome thousands of visitors and pay tribute to its undisputed queen: the Cannara onion.

[Source: https://festadellacipolla.com/]

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In Torgiano, Todi, Montefalco, Castel Ritaldi, Umbertide, Orvieto, Trevi, Spoleto, Marsciano, Giano dell’Umbria, Bevagna

From the preview in Torgiano to Orvieto, eleven Umbrian municipalities open their doors for the great summer festival dedicated to wine and its territories.

When summer takes on the warm colours of sunset over the Umbrian hills, wine ceases to be merely a drink and becomes the protagonist of a story woven from landscape, history and conviviality. This is the spirit of Le Notti del Vino, the summer festival promoted by the National Association of Wine Cities, which this year once again will bring to life the villages, wineries and squares of the entire region — from the green Umbria of Lake Trasimeno to the tufa towers of Orvieto.

With eleven of the thirteen Umbrian member municipalities taking part, the 2026 edition confirms itself as a resounding success in terms of participation. Regional coordinator Avelio Burini speaks of a record response, echoing the words of national president Angelo Radica, who highlighted how Umbria is reaching almost the full complement of its wine cities. The programme unfolds between 21 June and 23 September, offering wine tourists a rich calendar of guided tastings, conferences, musical performances, art exhibitions and walks through landscapes that have been devoted to viticulture since time immemorial.

“Wine is our experience through which the storytelling of wineries takes shape: a privileged destination for slow tourism, focused on product quality and the harmonisation of the five senses within the Umbrian landscape.” — Simona Meloni, Regional Tourism Councillor

The festival opens on Sunday 8 June — with the regional preview entrusted to Torgiano — in the evocative setting of the Brufa Sculpture Park. The event, entitled Torgiano a mano libera (Torgiano Freehand), offers a guided tasting of the area’s signature wines led by journalist Jacopo Cossater, with art, live music, in-depth sessions with sommeliers and food areas curated by the Brufa Pro Loco. A foretaste of what will follow throughout the entire summer season.

The festival is threaded through by a clear guiding theme: wine culture understood in its broadest sense. Sustainability, conscious consumption, the valorisation of the rural landscape as a shared heritage, the safeguarding of local traditions. Drinking well, with attention and respect — a message that pairs naturally with the philosophy of RicetteUmbre.com and with our idea of cuisine deeply rooted in its territory.

Full Calendar – Summer 2026

Among the events particularly worth highlighting is the one in Trevi, where alongside tastings along the streets of the historic centre — with more than twenty wineries present — a conference on vin santo will be held, together with two show cooking events involving young people with disabilities as part of a social farming project: an example of how wine can be an instrument of inclusion as well as pleasure.

The August event in Giano dell’Umbria promises to be a true immersion in peasant memory: the evening entitled Gusti antichi e mani sapienti (Ancient Tastes and Skilled Hands) aims to interweave culture, oral tradition and authentic flavours, with wine as the thread connecting generations — very close to the heart of this site.

For updates on times and details of individual events, we recommend following the official channels of the National Association of Wine Cities and of the individual municipalities. The website cittadelvino.it gathers all up-to-date information. The team at RicetteUmbre.com will be present at several stages of the festival — stay tuned.

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