Events in Romagna in November 2026: festivals, fairs and other events
November is one of the most interesting months for exploring Romagna outside the beach season. Inland villages, cities of art and resorts along the Riviera offer festivals, fairs, markets and food and wine events dedicated to the quintessential products of autumn: truffles, new olive oil, ‘formaggio di fossa’, forgotten fruits and traditional farm specialities. The calendar of Events in Romagna in November 2026 It offers events taking place across the provinces of Rimini, Forlì-Cesena and Ravenna.
Festivals and fairs not to be missed in Romagna in November 2026
The common theme running through November’s events is, above all, food and wine. At this time of year, many produce reach their peak and are at their best for tasting, taking centre stage at local festivals which, in addition to food stalls, feature markets, demonstrations, performances and events celebrating local traditions.
The month begins with a number of events that started in October. A Sant’Agata Feltria, in the Rimini hinterland, the final day of the event is scheduled for Sunday 1 November National Fair for Fine White Truffles, an autumn event dedicated to one of the region’s most prized produce. Cesenatico, too, ushers in November with Fish Celebrate, an event dedicated to seafood cuisine, which takes place between the end of October and the start of the following month.
Between 7 and 11 November, meanwhile, Santarcangelo di Romagna is hosting the San Martino Fair, one of the best-known popular events in the province of Rimini. The programme centres on the large market, crafts, local produce, culinary specialities and the traditions that have long characterised the event. The fair is also renowned for the presence of storytellers and for the famous ‘horns’ situated beneath the Arch in Piazza Ganganelli.
As the month goes on, the calendar is filled with events dedicated to Volpina pears, mature cheese, truffles, olive oil and ‘formaggio di fossa’. It is precisely these events in the hilltop villages that make November a particularly good time to organise a day trip or a weekend break in the Romagna hinterland.
- The Brisighella food festivals: four Sundays dedicated to the flavours of autumn
One of the places to keep a close eye on is Brisighella, a village in the hills around Ravenna which hosts a number of culinary events in November.
Sunday 8 November 2026 provision is made for the 'Le Delizie del Porcello' Festival, dedicated to rural traditions and the processing of pork. The event offers visitors the chance to rediscover dishes and preparation methods that form part of the culinary culture of the Romagna countryside.
The 15 November Instead, here comes the Volpina Pear and Mature Cheese Festival. The ‘volpina’ pear is a small fruit traditionally found in the Lamone Valley and eaten mainly cooked, whether in wine or baked. The combination with mature cheeses makes this festival one of the most distinctive opportunities to discover the less common flavours of the local cuisine.
The calendar continues on 22 November with His Majesty the Truffle, an event dedicated to truffles and local produce, whilst the 29 November The following is scheduled: Olive and Olive Oil Festival, dedicated to extra virgin olive oil and the olive-growing tradition of the Brisighelli hills.
For those wishing to spend a Sunday enjoying fine food, walks and historic villages, Brisighella is therefore one of the destinations with the most varied programme of events for the whole month.
- San Martino Fair in Santarcangelo di Romagna
La San Martino Fair in Santarcangelo It deserves a special place amongst the events taking place in Romagna in November. From the 7 to 11 November 2026 The historic centre is once again hosting an event that combines a street market, food, arts and crafts, exhibitions and folk culture.
It’s also a good opportunity to visit Santarcangelo: the fair takes place right in the heart of the town, so you can alternate between the event’s programme and exploring the town.
From a culinary point of view, the selection ranges from Romagna specialities, such as piadina and polenta, as well as products from other Italian regions. The traditional market, the craft stalls and the events linked to folk culture all contribute to making the atmosphere even more distinctive.
- Formaggio di fossa: events in Talamello and Sogliano
November in Romagna also means pit-aged cheese, a speciality deeply rooted in the culinary history of the hinterland.
A Talamello, on the days of the 15 and 22 November 2026, the event is announced as The Amber of Talamello, the fair dedicated to pit-aged cheese. The name ‘Ambra’ refers to the distinctive characteristics that the product acquires whilst maturing in the pits.
Also Sogliano al Rubicone celebrate this tradition with the Sogliano DOP Pit-Aged Cheese Fair, due to start on 22 November and is set to continue into December.
For food lovers, these events offer not only the chance to buy and taste the product, but also to gain an insight into the culture of the ‘fosse’ and a method of curing that is one of Romagna’s most distinctive culinary traditions.
- Truffles and produce from the Romagna hinterland
The truffle It is another major highlight of the autumn. As well as the final day of the National Fair for Fine White Truffles in Sant’Agata Feltria As well as the event in Brisighella, the calendar also includes events dedicated to this product in the Forlì area.
Among the events listed for November is the Bidente Fine White Truffle Festival, in the Civitella di Romagna area.
These are events that can serve as a starting point for exploring a part of Romagna that is less well-known than the coast: the region of valleys, small historic towns and roads winding through the Apennine hills.
- Olive and Autumn Produce Fair in Coriano
The 21 and 22 November 2026 is scheduled for Coriano, in the hills around Rimini, the Olive and Autumn Produce Fair.
The event showcases one of the characteristic agricultural products of the hills in the province of Rimini and offers an opportunity to discover seasonal produce and local specialities. November, in fact, coincides with the season of thefresh oil, when the freshly harvested olives are taken to the mills and it becomes possible to taste the extra virgin olive oil from the new harvest.
A visit to Coriano can therefore be combined with a tour of the Rimini hinterland, perhaps continuing on to other villages in the Valconca.
- Markets, antiques and fairs in the Forlì, Cesena and Rimini area
It’s not just about food festivals. The Events in November 2026 in Romagna They also include markets, swap meets and fairs.
At the Forlì Fair, the8 November it is planned that Shopkeepers for a day, an exhibition and swap meet for private individuals, whilst the 14 November Piazza Aurelio Saffi is home to the traditional Antiques Fair.
In Cesena, at the weekend of 14 and 15 November, there is also mention of the exhibition and market dedicated to antiques, vintage and second-hand goods.
In Rimini, on the other hand, the 29 November 2026 back Rimini Antiqua, a trade fair dedicated to antiques, modern collectables and vintage items.
These are interesting alternatives for those who prefer to browse through antique items, collectables and vintage goods rather than focusing solely on food and drink events.
Other events to add to your diary
The autumn programme includes several other opportunities to explore the area. The 15 November the following are scheduled for Kiwi Festival in Modigliana, the Fugarena Fair in Castrocaro Terme and Terra del Sole and the Feast of All Saints in Casteldelci.
Over the weekend of 21 and 22 November, furthermore, the following is noted: Roncofreddo’s Little Autumn Fair, another opportunity to visit the hills around Cesena and discover the local produce and traditions.
For those looking for an indoor trade fair, the Romagna Fiere calendar also lists Winter Christmas during the days of the 21 and 22 November 2026.
How to plan a weekend in Romagna in November
The schedule of events makes it easy to put together a small Autumn itinerary in Romagna. Those who choose the province of Rimini can alternate between Santarcangelo, Coriano, Talamello and the villages of the Valmarecchia; in the Ravenna area, Brisighella is one of the main destinations for food festivals; in the Forlì-Cesena area, on the other hand, you can combine fairs, markets and inland towns.
November also has one advantage: it allows you to discover a different side to Romagna from the one you see in summer. The sea remains part of the landscape, but the focus shifts to medieval villages, hills, local specialities, markets and folk traditions.
Before setting off, however, it is always advisable to check the up-to-date programme for each individual event. Dates, times and the format of the event may be subject to change by the organisers, particularly in the case of outdoor events.
Between food festivals, traditional fairs, markets and events celebrating autumn produce, November 2026 therefore offers plenty of opportunities for a day trip or a weekend break. From truffles to ‘formaggio di fossa’, from new olive oil to ‘pera volpina’ pears, the calendar also serves as a guide to some of Romagna’s most distinctive flavours and villages.
