Whenever you travel there is likely to be something happening close by, however if you would like to plan your trip around a specific event or festival, then here are details of some of the more interesting ones.
Rural Festivals
Corsica has many rural fairs and festivals that celebrate local produce and they are a fantastic insight into the Corsican people and their love for the island.
A Fiera di U Casgiu - 4th & 5th May
A Fiera di U Casgiu, is a rural cheese and local produce fair in Venaco, as seen on Rick Stein's Mediterranean Escapes. With around 10,000 visitors a year, the Foire de l'Olivier, Montegrosso honours the olives of the Balagne in the delightful setting of an olive grove in Montemagiorre and just down along the coast in the Balagne village of Aregno, the Foire de l'Amandier includes tastings, painting exhibitions, events for children and cooking contests all based around the almond and almond trees. For those who love wine, Fiera di U Vinu, in the heart of the village of Luri, invites the public to taste wines from throughout Corsica and is a major gathering for the island's wine growers.
Fiera di U Vinu in Luri
For those who love wine, in the heart of the village of Luri, the Fiera di U Vinu invites the public to taste wines from across Corsica and is a major gathering for the island’s wine producers.
Fiera di l’Alivu in Montegrosso
Around 10,000 visitors honour the olive in a delightful olive grove setting with exhibitions demonstrating olive production over the years and artisans selling refreshments and local produce.
Foire de l’Amandier in Aregno
Just along the coast from Calvi, in the Balagne village of Aregno, the Foire de l’Amandier includes tastings, painting exhibitions, events for children and cooking contests all based around the almond and its trees.
