Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026 in Berceto, “The Days of the Fox”, organized by the Municipality of Berceto with the contribution of the Emilia-Romagna Region and the collaboration of Superfamiglia, Italian Red Cross, Porcini Mushroom Road of Borgotaro, Pro Loco Berceto and AVIS Provinciale Parma.
Saturday 17 October
9:30 am “Vurpa Bike Tour”, e-bike excursion along the Via Francigena and on the mountains around Berceto, starting in front of the Duomo, Via Romea 1. Organized by Montabike, info and reservations 347 184 1551.
10:00 am opening of the stalls of exhibitors and small producers in the Old Town.
10:00 am photographic exhibition by Lino Ghidoni “Berceto model of biodiversity” at the Pier Maria Rossi Museum, Strada Romea 5.
10:00 am “The Pilgrim’s Harvest”, excursion on the Via Francigena starting in front of the Duomo. Reservations required at 346 669 2354 or pellacinimartina@gmail.com. 11:00 a.m.
chestnuts and pancakes in Piazza San Moderanno, by the Pro Loco. 12:00 p.m.
opening of the Cucina delle Volpi in the Food Area of the Asilo Vecchio. 3:30 p.m.
“But how is an ambulance made?”, demonstration by the Red Cross of Berceto, in Piazza San Moderanno. 3:30 p.m.
AVIS garrison in Piazza San Moderanno.
4:30 p.m. meeting with the historian Giovanni Bosi on “The historical importance of Berceto for the Via Francigena” at Casa Francigena, Via Seminario 19.
4:30 p.m. “Children on the Moon”, children’s workshop in the hall of the Asilo Vecchio. 6:00 p.m.
aperitif with live music by Rumba Pesa at the Food Area of the Asilo Vecchio.
7:00 p.m. reopening of the Cucina delle Volpi.
Sunday 18 October
9:00 am “The Pilgrim’s Harvest”, excursion on the Via Francigena starting in front of the Duomo, Via Romea 1. Reservations required at 346 669 2354 or pellacinimartina@gmail.com.
10:00 am opening of the stalls in the Historic Center and photographic exhibition by Lino Ghidoni at the Pier Maria Rossi Museum, Strada Romea 5.
10:30 am “Vurpatt Bike Camp”, a recreational and educational path for children from 18 months to 99 years. Organized by Montabike, info and reservations 347 184 1551.
10:30 a.m. “Children on the Moon”, children’s workshop in the hall of the Asilo Vecchio.
10:30 a.m. “Unusual Visits”, guided tour of Berceto with Giacomo Galli, starting in front of the Duomo.
11:00 am show cooking with tastings, by the Strada del Fungo Porcino Association, at the Asilo Vecchio.
11:00 a.m. chestnuts and pancakes in Piazza San Moderanno, organized by the Pro Loco.
12:00 pm opening of the Cucina delle Volpi in the Food Area of the Asilo Vecchio.
3:30 p.m. second “Unusual Visit” with Giacomo Galli, starting in front of the Duomo.
4:30 p.m. “Children on the Moon”, a children’s workshop in the hall of the Asilo Vecchio.
4:30 p.m. “Wild herbs and mushrooms on the Via Francigena”, meeting with mycologist and Environmental Guide Martina Pellacini at Casa Francigena, Via Seminario 19.
For more information: https://www.bercetoturismo.it/eventi/festa-i-giorni-della-volpe
