{"id":168415,"date":"2025-08-25T13:31:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T11:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ilborgodelbalsamico.it\/?p=168415"},"modified":"2025-12-16T13:38:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T11:38:42","slug":"fair-of-the-fola-albinea-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ilborgodelbalsamico.it\/en\/eventi\/fiera-della-fola-albinea-tradizioni\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiera della Fola di Albinea: autumn flavours and timeless traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"

An unmissable event to rediscover the taste and culture of the Reggio Emilia area<\/em><\/p>\n

Among the villages of Emilia where rural traditions mingle with authentic hospitality, Albinea<\/strong> is distinguished by its rich programme of events celebrating the history and products of the land. One of the most popular and well-attended events is the Fola Fair<\/strong>, an autumn event that attracts families, food and wine enthusiasts and the curious from all over the province of Reggio Emilia (and beyond).<\/p>\n

What is the Fiera della Fola?<\/h3>\n

The Fola Fair is held every year and represents one of the most characteristic events in Albinea<\/strong>. Established as a celebration of peasant roots and autumn customs, the fair is today a real journey through typical flavours, folk traditions, markets and entertainment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The name \u201cfola<\/strong>\u201din the Reggio Emilia dialect recalls both the pumpkin<\/strong> - one of the main ingredients of autumn cuisine - is the meaning of \u201cfairy tale\u201d or \u201ctale\u201d: and indeed, this fair is also an opportunity to pass on stories, flavours and rituals of the past<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What can you find at the fair?<\/h3>\n

During the Fiera della Fola, the streets in the centre of Albinea come alive with:<\/p>\n