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Spring Truffle Festival
8 March
Festival that tends to promote the so-called “MARZOLA.”
A festival organized by the Casola Valsenio Pro Loco in collaboration with local truffle hunters, taking place on Sunday, March 8, 2025.
The initiative, sponsored by the Municipality of Casola Valsenio, offers a program full of activities, ranging from trekking to the truffle market and exhibition, as well as games and entertainment for children.
Additionally, there will be themed food stalls, a truffle hunting demonstration, music, and folk dancing.
In case of rain, the festival will be postponed to Sunday, March 15.
PROGRAM
SPRING WALK
The Spring Truffle Festival begins by walking together
A guided ecological walk around Casola Valsenio, in its lower hills, to discover the awakening of nature among trails, woodland scents, and spring panoramas.
The Spring Truffle Festival begins by walking together
A guided ecological walk around Casola Valsenio, in its lower hills, to discover the awakening of nature among trails, woodland scents, and spring panoramas.– Meeting at 8:45 AM – Town Hall – Departure at 9:00 AM – Estimated return at 12:30 PM
– 7 km route – 250 m elevation gain – difficulty cat. T.
– Appropriate clothing and trekking shoes, jacket, and raincoat recommended
– Bring a small water supply
– Free participation with mandatory reservation
– 7 km route – 250 m elevation gain – difficulty cat. T.
– Appropriate clothing and trekking shoes, jacket, and raincoat recommended
– Bring a small water supply
– Free participation with mandatory reservation
TRUFFLE MARKET FAIR
From 10:00 AM – Historic center
From 10:00 AM – Historic center
The absolute protagonist of the day is the spring truffle. In the historic center of Casola Valsenio, the market fair dedicated to truffles and local products awaits you, amidst aromas, flavors, and tradition. A journey through stalls and stands where you can meet local producers and discover typical specialties, for a festival that combines taste and local identity.
FOOD STAND
with truffle-based dishes
11:30 AM – Viale Domenico Neri / Largo Nembrini
Organized by Pro Loco (takeaway available)
with truffle-based dishes
11:30 AM – Viale Domenico Neri / Largo Nembrini
Organized by Pro Loco (takeaway available)
From first courses to truffle eggs, and from polenta to tortelli made with traditional recipes, these flavors evoke the hills and home, alongside plant-based alternatives.
Menu
Mixed truffle crostini
Truffled nests
Ricotta tortelli with truffle
Ricotta tortelli with butter and sage
Mezze maniche Casolana style
Polenta with meat sauce
Polenta with oil and truffle (Veg)
Truffle medallions
Truffle eggs
Sausage and fried potatoes
Potato, cheese, and truffle flan
Potato and truffle flan (Veg)
French fries
Casola truffle
Truffled nests
Ricotta tortelli with truffle
Ricotta tortelli with butter and sage
Mezze maniche Casolana style
Polenta with meat sauce
Polenta with oil and truffle (Veg)
Truffle medallions
Truffle eggs
Sausage and fried potatoes
Potato, cheese, and truffle flan
Potato and truffle flan (Veg)
French fries
Casola truffle
– Throughout the event, it will be possible to enjoy truffle-based dishes at the food stand and participating restaurants
– The menu may vary based on the availability of local products
– The menu may vary based on the availability of local products
WOOD GAMES
Games made of wood and recycled materials
From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Piazza Sasdelli
Games made of wood and recycled materials
From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Piazza Sasdelli
An area dedicated to simple play and shared fun, just like in the old days. Wood Games bring wooden games and activities inspired by recycling and manual skills back to the square for adults and children alike. A way to rediscover the pleasure of playing together in the open air with imagination and movement.
Wood Games bring wooden games and activities inspired by recycling and manual skills back to the square for adults and children alike. A way to rediscover the pleasure of playing together in the open air with imagination and movement. 1st VALERIO PEDONI MEMORIAL
2:30 PM – G. Cavina Park
Truffle hunting demonstration with dogs and a competition among Casola truffle hunters. Opportunity to register and participate with your own dog.
2:30 PM – G. Cavina Park
Truffle hunting demonstration with dogs and a competition among Casola truffle hunters. Opportunity to register and participate with your own dog.
THE GREAT TRUFFLE HUNT
Treasure hunt for children aged 5–12 with the Circus Youth Center
3:30 PM – departure from Via Marconi 2
Registration from 11:00 AM to 3:15 PM at the Pro Loco info point
Treasure hunt for children aged 5–12 with the Circus Youth Center
3:30 PM – departure from Via Marconi 2
Registration from 11:00 AM to 3:15 PM at the Pro Loco info point
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
with Archam
3:30 PM – Piazza Sasdelli
with Archam
3:30 PM – Piazza Sasdelli
In case of bad weather, the event will be postponed to Sunday, March 15.
Some activities require reservation, don’t miss them! To be booked:
– Guided spring walk
– Truffle hunting demonstration with dogs
– Great truffle hunt for children (5–12 years)
– Guided spring walk
– Truffle hunting demonstration with dogs
– Great truffle hunt for children (5–12 years)
For information and reservations
Pro Loco Casola Valsenio – Via Roma 48/a
349 8225622 (Tue and Fri 10:00 AM–12:30 PM)
proloco.casolavalsenio@gmail.com
