The September festivals are much more than just tourist events. They are the living expression of communities that, year after year, proudly pass on their culinary and cultural traditions. Each village, with its unique identity, offers an experience that goes beyond taste: participating in a festival means immersing yourself in a reality made of history, legends and, above all, a deep sense of belonging.
During these events, you can taste dishes that tell ancient stories, prepared according to recipes handed down from generation to generation. Whether it is roasted chestnuts, steaming polente or fine wines, each festival is a journey among the authentic flavors of our land. These events become unique opportunities to rediscover the link between food and traditions, in a context where conviviality and sharing are at the center of everything.
Festivals not only enrich the tourist offer of our regions, but they play a fundamental role in preserving the cultural identity of local communities. Each festival is a rite involving the whole population, a moment of encounter and celebration that strengthens social ties and keeps alive the roots of a past that otherwise would be forgotten.
The festivals are also an opportunity to promote sustainability and respect for the territory. Many of these events highlight local and zero-kilometre products, highlighting short supply chains and environmentally friendly agricultural practices. In an age where the origin and quality of food are at the center of attention, participating means making a conscious choice, supporting local production realities and contributing to the preservation of our cultural and natural heritage.
The festivals not to be missed
We have selected a series of unmissable events to guide you in the rediscovery of flavors and traditions
The Fair of porcini mushrooms in Motta Visconti (Milan). The 47th edition will be held from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 September in the agricultural village between Milan and Pavia.
The event includes themed menus: aperitifs, dinners and lunches – dances, live music, parades, stalls and cultural moments. Several refreshment points located in the streets of the old town, among characteristic views and courtyards of a time.
The Grape Festival in San Colombano al Lambro, in the province of Milan. The event will start on 22 September and will also be characterized by the historic parade of floats
During the event will be tasted the most important product of the hill: the wine of DOC “San Colombano”, the only one in the province of Milan and Lodi.
The festival of grapes and Lambrusco Grasparossa in Castelvetro. The 57th edition will start on 22 September. The event returns to celebrate the protagonist of local culture, Lambrusco, through tastings in kiosks and guided tours of the cellars, available on reservation. Tourists and visitors will have the opportunity to discover the Modena territory in a bucolic atmosphere that combines knowledge of the wine world with the pleasure of the traditions of the area. .
The Festival of the Grape of Galluccio and the Wine Review of Galluccio and Terra di Lavoro will be held in the province of Caserta, in the region of Campania. The 48th edition of this famous event will take place during the weekend of 21 and 22 September. The two days will be dedicated to tastings and musical events. On Sunday, folk groups and flag-wavers from Minturno will perform
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