A steaming plate of fresh pasta dressed with generous sauces, a glass of local wine, and the scents of the summer harvest filling the illuminated squares. It is the season of outdoor feasts, of small towns coming alive among food stalls, music, and laughter that lasts late into the night. Village fairs intertwine with patron saint celebrations and events tied to local products, with blazing grills, traditional sweets, and recipes that speak of family. In Umbria, every evening can become an opportunity to discover a different flavor and a new view of the landscape.
In August 2026, Umbria offers a dense calendar of fairs and gastronomic events, where each town adds its own note to the story of the territory. In Foligno, the Rocciata Festival attracts lovers of traditional desserts, while in Amelia one can breathe the historic atmosphere of the Palio dei Colombi, blending flavors and reenactments. And for those seeking the meeting point between taste and the Middle Ages, the Palio dei terzieri in Città della Pieve becomes the ideal occasion for a journey through typical dishes and festive alleys.
August events in Umbria, all the festivals to experience
- Palio dei Colombi – Amelia (TR), from July 18 to August 9, 2026.
In Amelia, the Palio dei Colombi recreates the Statutes of 1346 with a spectacular contest among knights, horses, and crossbowmen from the five contrade. - Sagra del Crostone – Corsa del Gallo – Corciano (PG), from July 24 to August 2, 2026.
The Sagra del Crostone – Corsa del Gallo in Strozzacapponi offers Umbrian cuisine, taglierini with truffle, and the crostone topped with a pâté prepared from a variety of ingredients. - Festa del Giacchio a San Feliciano sul Trasimeno – Magione (PG), from July 24 to August 2, 2026.
Event dedicated to the giacchio, an ancient throwing net of Greek, Etruscan and Roman origin, with insights into its particular technique and its role in traditional fishing. - Sagra della Polenta e Salsicce – Gubbio (PG), from July 28 to August 2, 2026.
A historic Umbrian festival born in the 1970s, featuring polenta and sausages, with evenings that are always varied—from theatre and debates to games, themed events, performances, and dances. - The Barbarian Festival at Castel Rigone – Passignano sul Trasimeno (PG), from July 29 to August 2, 2026.
Historical reenactment in Castel Rigone of the town’s barbarian origins, with Gothic costumes, reconstructed period crafts, and a menu inspired by the “barbarian” tradition. - Summer Festival in the Morra hamlet – Città di Castello (PG), from July 30 to August 2, 2026.
Summer celebration in the Morra hamlet with music, folklore, cultural and sporting initiatives, and food stalls featuring local cuisine. - The “Pizza Under the Fire” Festival – Montefranco (TR), from July 30 to August 2, 2026.
Festival in the historic center with live music and pizza baked under embers, topped with sausage, ham, cheeses, and herbs. - The U’ cecu maritu Festival – Stroncone (TR), from July 30 to August 2, 2026.
In Aguzzo di Stroncone, the U’ cecu maritu festival—herb-flavored pizza—takes place at an outdoor party organized by Circolo ACLI L’Olmo with the parish. - Rocciata Festival – Foligno (PG), from July 31 to August 16, 2026.
Festival in San Giovanni Profiamma dedicated to the rocciata, an ancient dessert probably linked to Umbrian sacred rites, with food stalls and dance evenings. - Gnocchi Festival – Guardea (TR), from July 31 to August 9, 2026.
Festival dedicated to gnocchi in Guardea’s town square, with traditional menus, music, games, activities, and street performances. - Once Upon a Time… Montepetriolo – Perugia (PG), from July 31 to August 9, 2026.
Evening series in Montepetriolo featuring music, good food, and fun. - Torta al Testo Festival – Perugia (PG), from July 31 to August 9, 2026.
Festival dedicated to the testo cake, an ancient form of flatbread cooked on a hot surface, also known as ciaccia or crescia and often used as a substitute for bread. - Summer Festival in Bagnaia – Perugia (PG), from July 31 to August 9, 2026.
Summer festival in Bagnaia with excellent food, good music, and entertainment. - Palio dei Quartieri – Nocera Umbra (PG), from August 3 to 9, 2026.
The Palio dei Quartieri turns Nocera Umbra into a living theatre with historical reenactments, parades in costume, exhibitions, typical taverns, and games between the districts. - Handmade Umbrichelli Festival – Monteleone d’Orvieto (TR), from August 7 to 16, 2026.
Festival dedicated to handmade umbrichelli, a Monteleone’s typical pasta served with various sauces, accompanied by evening music. - The Palio of the Terzieri – Città della Pieve (PG), from August 10 to 23, 2026.
The Palio dei terzieri reenacts a treasure hunt via archery against a bull-shaped target, with a Renaissance-style parade and taverns offering traditional dishes. - Handmade Gnocchi Festival – Foligno (PG), from August 11 to 14, 2026.
The Handmade Gnocchi Festival in San Giovanni Profiamma offers food stalls and dancing evenings with traditional dishes. - Duck Festival – Montecastrilli (TR), from August 14 to 23, 2026.
Festival dedicated to duck dishes at Montecastrilli’s sports facilities, with local specialties such as roasted duck, rustic-style duck, and pappardelle with duck sauce, accompanied by music. - Farmers’ Festival in Fabro Scalo – Fabro (TR), from August 17 to 23, 2026.
Popular festival in Fabro Scalo with traditional cuisine, depictions of farming folklore, orchestras for dancing, and numerous activities in the park—from games for all ages to a children’s area, a market, and themed exhibitions. - Palio di Valfabbrica – Valfabbrica (PG), from August 27 to September 6, 2026.
Palio tied to the Cross festival featuring historical processions, medieval reenactments across Valfabbrica’s three districts, ceremonial costumes, games, shows, and a tavern offering typical dishes.
