CHERRY FESTIVAL
from May 30th to June 2nd 2025
Every year, the picturesque town of Pietracuta, nestled in the hills of Romagna, turns red for the Cherry Festival, a celebration dedicated to the fruit that symbolizes summer.
Cherries are the undisputed protagonists of this festival. Pietracuta, with its favorable climate and fertile soil, produces some of the sweetest and tastiest cherries in the region. During the event, the stalls fill up with fresh cherries and cherries-based products, such as jams, sweets and liqueurs, all carefully prepared by local producers. Visitors can taste these delicious fruits and discover the different varieties grown in the area.
In addition to tasting fresh cherries, the festival offers a variety of typical cherry-based dishes, such as tarts, jams and other delicacies that combine local tradition with the creative use of this fruit. The restaurants and food stands also offer local specialties, which enhance the flavors of Romagna cuisine, with menus that include appetizers, first courses and desserts made with cherries as the main ingredient.
The festival program includes entertainment events, such as musical performances, traditional dances and games for children. For the more curious, there are also cooking workshops, where you can learn to prepare cherry-based recipes, and guided tours of the cherry trees, to discover the cultivation process of this precious fruit.
The Cherry Festival is an event that has its roots in the history and tradition of Pietracuta. For decades, this festival has celebrated the agricultural wealth of the area and the work of local farmers, who have passed down cherry cultivation techniques from generation to generation.
Taking part in the festival is also an excellent opportunity to visit Pietracuta, a town rich in charm and history. The village offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and numerous attractions to discover, including historic churches, small museums and hiking trails.
The Pietracuta Cherry Festival is an unmissable event for those who love good food, nature and local traditions!
Cherries are the undisputed protagonists of this festival. Pietracuta, with its favorable climate and fertile soil, produces some of the sweetest and tastiest cherries in the region. During the event, the stalls fill up with fresh cherries and cherries-based products, such as jams, sweets and liqueurs, all carefully prepared by local producers. Visitors can taste these delicious fruits and discover the different varieties grown in the area.
In addition to tasting fresh cherries, the festival offers a variety of typical cherry-based dishes, such as tarts, jams and other delicacies that combine local tradition with the creative use of this fruit. The restaurants and food stands also offer local specialties, which enhance the flavors of Romagna cuisine, with menus that include appetizers, first courses and desserts made with cherries as the main ingredient.
The festival program includes entertainment events, such as musical performances, traditional dances and games for children. For the more curious, there are also cooking workshops, where you can learn to prepare cherry-based recipes, and guided tours of the cherry trees, to discover the cultivation process of this precious fruit.
The Cherry Festival is an event that has its roots in the history and tradition of Pietracuta. For decades, this festival has celebrated the agricultural wealth of the area and the work of local farmers, who have passed down cherry cultivation techniques from generation to generation.
Taking part in the festival is also an excellent opportunity to visit Pietracuta, a town rich in charm and history. The village offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and numerous attractions to discover, including historic churches, small museums and hiking trails.
The Pietracuta Cherry Festival is an unmissable event for those who love good food, nature and local traditions!