Sagra · September 19, 2026 – September 27, 2026 · Borgo Val di Taro (PR)
The 51st edition of the Fiera del Fungo di Borgotaro celebrates the prized Borgotaro PGI porcino mushroom, a variety renowned for its exceptional aroma and flavor. This unmissable event offers tastings, delicious street food, fascinating mycological exhibitions, and a rich program of cultural events and entertainment. It's the perfect opportunity for mushroom lovers and anyone eager to discover the authentic food and wine traditions of Emilia-Romagna.
Indulge in a delightful array of local specialties, from comforting baked potatoes and vegetables to exquisite appetizers like Prosciutto Crudo with Parmigiano Reggiano, porcino mushroom flan with Parmigiano Reggiano fondue, and vol-au-vents with porcino mushrooms in Torpedo sauce. For your main course, savor porcino mushroom crepes, porcino mushroom risotto, or the hearty Valtarese-style pork coppa. Conclude your meal with a refreshing fruit puff pastry with vanilla cream and Amor, accompanied by coffee, digestives, or local wine.
The Fiera del Fungo di Borgotaro kicks off on September 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM with an Inaugural Dinner at Ristorante "ROMA." The main fair opens on September 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Historic Center and Viale Bottego, alongside the opening of the Mycological Exhibition in Piazza Cavour. Kids can enjoy Pompieropoli at Giardini IV Novembre at 10:00 AM. Cultural highlights include the inauguration of the Borgotarese Band Corps Exhibition at Auditorium Mosconi (open until October 18) and the "AMICI DELLA VALLE DEL SOLE" exhibition at Via Cassio 6, both at 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM respectively. The official 51st Fiera del Fungo di Borgotaro inauguration with a parade by the Borgotarese Band Corps takes place at 11:00 AM in Piazza 11 Febbraio. Culinary demonstrations, "Officina del Gusto," will feature "LE BONTÀ ENOGASTRONOMICHE DI TRINITÀ" at 11:45 AM, "LA CASTAGNA, FRUTTO PRELIBATO, NEI PIATTI TIPICI AUTUNNALI DI BORGOTARO" at 4:00 PM, and "TRADIZIONE, TERRITORIO E GUSTO: L'EQUILIBRIO È SERVITO" with Chef Ilaria Bertinelli at 5:15 PM, all in Piazza 11 Febbraio's Show Cooking Area. Enjoy live TV broadcast "LISCIO COME L'OLIO" at 12:30 PM, and itinerant music with FUNGO BUSKER at 4:00 PM in the Historic Center. A book presentation for "IO E MORGANA" is at 4:00 PM at Giardini IV Novembre, and a conference and film screening of "Civiltà transumanti" at 4:30 PM. The evening concludes with STREET VIBES CON BAGARRE DISCO SUMMER (DJ set) at 10:00 PM at Largo Roma, and a "LISCIO A LA BAITA" dance night with Orchestra Pietro Galassi and Omar Codazzi at La Baita Disco Club. On September 20, 2026, the fair reopens at 9:00 AM. Highlights include the "RASSEGNA DEI FORMAGGI PARMIGIANO REGGIANO" and "PREMIO SCAGLIA D'ORO 2026" at 9:30 AM, a Morning Club with DJ RICKY LE ROY E MC CODE at 10:00 AM, free archery for all ages at Giardini IV Novembre at 10:00 AM, and a Philatelic Exhibition at Palazzo Imbriani at 10:30 AM.