September in Borgotaro means experiencing the Mushroom Fair!
16-17 and 23-24 September 2023 in Borgotaro.
Here is the complete program:
Friday, September 15
20:00 – GOODNESS AND TASTE
Inaugural Dinner 48th Borgotaro Mushroom Fair
Restaurant “Il Moretto Casa Tua” – Viale Vittorio Bottego, 11 Borgo Val di Taro
PURCHASE IN ADVANCE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY:
UIT of Borgotaro Tel. 0525 96796 – Restaurant Il Moretto Casa Tua Tel. 377 3882266
Saturday, September 16
9:00 am – OPENING OF THE FAIR
Agri-food Fair, Hobby, Traditional Quality Market and Street Food
Old Town and Viale Bottego
9:30 am – CONFERENCE “THE HISTORICAL ROUTES: OPPORTUNITIES FOR TOURIST ENHANCEMENT FOR THE TERRITORY – THE NEW TREKKING”
Organized by the Gal del Ducato
Conference Hall – Palazzo Tardiani – Piazza XI Febbario
10:00 am – OPENING OF THE MYCOLOGICAL
EXHIBITION
Organized by the Mycological Association Fidentina “Carlo Oriani” – www.amf.it
Manara Square
10:00 am – OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION / MARKET OF HANDMADE KNIVES
Organized by Associazione Coltellinai Hobbisti Italiani
Imbriani Room – Via Costamezzana
11:30 am – INAUGURATION OF THE EVENT
In the presence of the Authorities with the Borgotarese Band Corps
Manara Square
11:45 am – OFFICINA DEL GUSTO “MALVASIA AND …. ” TASTING WITH INAUGURAL APERITIF
Free admission
Piazza XI Febbraio – Area Show Cooking
Organized by Gal del Ducato, Consorzio Tutela Vini D.O.C. Colli Piacentini and Consorzio Volontario per la Tutela dei Vini DOP «Colli di Parma»
12:00-13:20 – LIVE TELEVISION “SMOOTH AS OIL”
Live television on the transmission “LISCIO COME L’OLIO” of the Mushroom Fair of Borgotaro.
Curated by Antonello Soldi.
16:00 – ITINERANT LIVE MUSIC
The accordions of Tiedoli and Belforte with the singers of Varsi. Popular music of Valtaro.
4:00 pm – OFFICINA DEL GUSTO – SHOW COOKING WITH ALESSANDRO DELNEVO
Free admission – Piazza XI Febbraio
Alessandro Delnevo, born in Borgotarese in 1982, graduated from Alma, since April 2019 he has occupied the role of chef de partie at the starred restaurant “Tano Passami l’Olio” in Milan. He crowned his dream by opening his own restaurant “Così è… if you like” in Borgo Val di Taro.
16:00 – WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN “THE PAINTED MUSHROOM” AROMATIC
WATERCOLOR
Free admission – Garden IV Novembre – curated by Helene Taiocchi
4:30 pm – ITINERANT LIVE MUSIC
With Ottoni Matildici, one of the most active in the sector, composed of musicians from Parma and Reggio Emilia, he performs music written and arranged for brass instruments everywhere, always finding enthusiasm from the public.
5:15 pm – OFFICINA DEL GUSTO – TASTING OF TYPICAL SWEETS AND PASSITO
WINES
Free admission
Piazza XI Febbraio – Area Show Cooking
In collaboration with AIS of Parma
19:00 – FOOD AND MUSIC
Piano bar with Elena – Street Food Area
9:00 pm – MUSHROOMS AND MUSIC IN THE SQUARE
Musical evening in Piazza La Quara
Organized by the Association “I ragazzi dell’Aula Studio”
23:00 – YOUTH EVENING – MUSHROOM PARTY
La Baita Disco Club – Via Grifola 66, Borgo Val di Taro
Shuttle service from Borgo Val di Taro to the Baita with DJ and Special Guest.
Sunday, September 17
9:00 am – OPENING OF THE FAIR
Agri-food Fair, Hobby, Traditional Quality Market and Street Food
Old Town and Viale Bottego
10:00 am – OPENING OF THE MYCOLOGICAL
EXHIBITION
Organized by the Mycological Association Fidentina “Carlo Oriani” – www.amf.it
Manara Square
10:00 am – OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION / MARKET OF HANDMADE KNIVES
Organized by Associazione Coltellinai Hobbisti Italiani
Imbriani Room – Via Costamezzana
10:00-19:00 – FREE ARCHERY PRACTICE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Gardens IV Novembre
Organized by the association LE FURIE BUIE.
11:00 am –
OFFICINA DEL GUSTO “EDIBLE MUSHROOMS”
Free admission – Piazza XI Febbraio
Informative event with tasting by the Mycological Association Fidentina “Carlo Oriani”.
3:00 pm – THINKERINGIOCANDO
At the Casa del Fanciullo kindergarten Piazza XI Febbraio, 9 entrance to the inner courtyard of the school, Oratory side.
Thinkering workshop aimed at children aged 5 to 8 years. The presence of parents during the workshop is not contemplated. Curated by the teaching staff of the school trained for the teaching of this discipline, the laboratory consists in conceiving, designing, building, tinkering with the hands through the use of natural materials and recycled materials.
The workshop is structured on three groups of 10 children each: 1st group from 15 to 16, 2nd group from 16 to 17, 3rd group from 17 to 18. To participate, reservations are required by the Friday before the event at the mobile number: 3886293735. FREE ADMISSION.
4:00 pm – OFFICINA DEL GUSTO – SHOW COOKING WITH CHEF FABIO GIULIANOTTI
Free admission – Piazza XI Febbraio
Fabio Giulianotti, passionate about cooking since he was a child, grew up in the family restaurant where he learned all the secrets of the trade. The people of Borgotara have for years appreciated his cuisine in “Il Fondo”, now owner of “Vecchia Compiano” in Compiano.
4:30 pm – ITINERANT LIVE MUSIC
Enerbia, an ensemble of popular music of the north-western Apennines, that of the four provinces: Genoa, Piacenza, Pavia and Alessandria.
Spunciaporchi, traditional Ligurian folk ensemble.
5:00 pm – OFFICINA DEL GUSTO – TASTING WITH “COOPERATIVA DEI RAGAZZI”
Free admission – Piazza XI Febbraio
Tasting and tasting of savory pies typical of the territory for the enhancement of local products organized by the Cooperativa Sociale Dei Ragazzi.
18:00 –
CHOIRS AT THE FAIR
Concert by CORALE LIRICA VALTARO
Via Costamezzana (in case of rain Church of San Domenico or Church of Sant’Antonino).
Saturday, September 23
9:00 am – OPENING OF THE FAIR
Agri-food Fair, Hobby, Traditional Quality Market and Street Food
Old Town and Viale Bottego
9:00 am – THINGS OF OTHER TIMES
Antiques and Modern Art Market
Viale Bottego
10:00 am – OPENING OF THE MYCOLOGICAL
EXHIBITION
Organized by the Mycological Association Fidentina “Carlo Oriani” – www.amf.it
Manara Square
10:00 am – INAUGURATION OF THE EXHIBITION OF ANCIENT CRAFTS AND VINTAGE
CHAINSAWS
Organized by the BUSI Family of Brunelli and local crafts operators.
Imbriani Room – Via Costamezzana
10:00-19:00 – Exhibition “gARTen”
Gardens IV Novembre
Exhibition curated by local artists
10:45 am – OFFICINA DEL GUSTO: “LET’S COOK THE PERFECT RISOTTO”
Free admission – Piazza XI Febbraio
Organized by the Consorzio di Tutela del Fungo IGP di Borgotaro and the Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano. With the participation of the Vialone Nano Mantovano rice companies.
4:00 pm
– OFFICINA DEL GUSTO – GUIDED TASTING “FOOD VALLEY AND COOPERATION: A WINNING COMBINATION”
Free admission – Piazza XI Febbraio
With Davide Pieri and Daniele De Leo, curated by Confcooperative Emilia Romagna. A gastronomic and cultural journey of tastes and flavors to discover in the “Italian Food Valley”. Emilia-Romagna is the first region in Europe for the number of PDO and PGI products (a total of 44), the protected designation of origin and protected geographical indication marks awarded by the European Union to guarantee the quality of agri-food products.
16:00 – WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN “THE PAINTED MUSHROOM” AROMATIC
WATERCOLOR
Free admission – Garden IV Novembre – curated by Helene Taiocchi
4:30 pm – ITINERANT
LIVE MUSIC
Langhe folk group Gat Ross. The choir “Gat Ross” was formed in Farigliano in 1935 and since then brings the popular songs of the lower Langa to the Italian squares.
5:00 pm – OFFICINA DEL GUSTO – TASTING OF QUICHES AND BEER
Free admission – Piazza XI Febbraio
Guided tasting of Turris beers and traditional Valtarian savory pies by Turris Birra and the Bonta’ di Camisa.
19:00 – FOOD AND MUSIC
DJ Set with Tommaso – Street Food Area
9:30 pm – SMOOTH EVENING
La Baita Disco Club – Via Grifola 66, Borgo Val di Taro
Special inauguration of the new season. You can dance with the great orchestra Franco Bagutti from 21:30. Possibility of typical dinner based on mushrooms on reservation from 20:00
Sunday, September 24
9:00 am – OPENING OF THE FAIR
Agri-food Fair, Hobby, Traditional Quality Market and Street Food
Old Town and Viale Bottego
9:00 am – THINGS OF OTHER TIMES
Antiques and Modern Art Market
Viale Bottego
10:00 am – OPENING OF THE MYCOLOGICAL
EXHIBITION
Organized by the Mycological Association Fidentina “Carlo Oriani” – www.amf.it
Manara Square
10:00 am – EXHIBITION OF ANCIENT CRAFTS AND VINTAGE
CHAINSAWS
Organized by the BUSI Family of Brunelli and local crafts operators.
Imbriani Room – Via Costamezzana
10:00 am – ITINERANT
LIVE MUSIC
Langhe folk group Gat Ross. The choir “Gat Ross” was formed in Farigliano in 1935 and since then brings the popular songs of the lower Langa to the Italian squares.
10:00-19:00 – FREE ARCHERY PRACTICE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Gardens IV Novembre
Organized by the association LE FURIE BUIE.
10:30 am –
CONFERENCE “THE INDUSTRY OF THE FUTURE”
Conference organized by “I ragazzi dell’aula studio”. Valter Caiumi, president of Confindustria Emilia talks with “I ragazzi dell’aula studio”.
Conference room Palazzo Unione dei Comuni – Piazza XI Febbraio 7
11:00 am – Officina del gusto – SHOW COOKING WITH CHEF PACO ZANOBINI PAIRED WITH WINES FROM CANTINA LA TOSA
Free admission – Piazza XI Febbraio
Paco Zanobini, chef and production manager, discovered cooking as a child in the family restaurant. He has worked in Italy and abroad, developing managerial skills and knowledge of regional cuisine. Founder of De Smart Kitchen and promoter of Italian cuisine as ALMA Ambassador.
3:00 pm – THINKERINGIOCANDO
At the Casa del Fanciullo kindergarten Piazza XI Febbraio, 9 entrance to the inner courtyard of the school, Oratory side.
Thinkering workshop aimed at children aged 5 to 8 years. The presence of parents during the workshop is not contemplated. Curated by the teaching staff of the school trained for the teaching of this discipline, the laboratory consists in conceiving, designing, building, tinkering with the hands through the use of natural materials and recycled materials.
The workshop is structured on three groups of 10 children each: 1st group from 15 to 16, 2nd group from 16 to 17, 3rd group from 17 to 18. To participate, reservations are required by the Friday before the event at the mobile number: 3886293735. FREE ADMISSION.
3:30 pm – ITINERANT
LIVE MUSIC
The accordions of Tiedoli and Belforte with the singers of Varsi. Popular music of Valtaro.
16:00 – OFFICINA DEL GUSTO – TASTING “VERTICAL OF PARMA HAM”
Free admission – Piazza XI Febbraio
Organized by the Strada del Prosciutto e dei Vini dei Colli di Parma.
4:45 pm – OFFICINA DEL GUSTO – TASTING “EMILIA WINE EXPERIENCE”
Free admission – Piazza XI Febbraio
From the Po to the Apennines
In collaboration with Strada dei Vini e colli Piacentini, Strada Del Po, La Strada del Prosciutto e dei Vini dei Colli di Parma, Strada del Culatello and Strada del Fungo Porcino di Borgotaro
17:00 – GROUP MUSICIANS AND FLAG-WAVERS OF THE SESTIERI DI LAVAGNA
With the white and blue colors of the Fieschi counts, it preserves the traditions of the territory. Founded in the 80s, it has participated in local and international cultural events.
6:30 pm – LOTTERY DRAW ASSOCIATION “TOGETHER TO LIVE”
Extraction of lottery tickets of the non-profit association “Insieme per Vivere” Volunteers against cancer Valtaro Valceno. – Piazza XI Febbraio
All the info on the official website: https://www.sagradelfungodiborgotaro.it/
