Alba, with its International Truffle Fair, Vigasio, with the Polenta Fair, and Castelfranco di Sotto, with its Porcino Mushroom Festival, are among the places that have seen an increase in Airbnb searches compared with last year.
It reflects growing interest in these autumn food events, which also provide an opportunity to visit villages and countryside across Piedmont, Veneto and Tuscany.
Alba’s Truffle Fair
According to Airbnb data, which compares searches made on the platform during the first half of 2026 with the equivalent period in 2025, half of the searches for Alba in Piedmont during its International Truffle Fair come from groups of friends.
The fair also attracts travellers from abroad. The United States is the leading country of origin for searches this year, followed by Italy, Switzerland and Germany. Among searches made within Italy, Milan stands out.
The Polenta Fair in Vigasio
Vigasio, in the Verona area, hosts an essential event for polenta enthusiasts. Running between 15 October and 8 November, the Polenta Fair mainly attracts travellers from Italy, followed by those from the United Kingdom and the United States.
Searches have risen by almost 30% compared with last year. The event is also an opportunity to explore the small towns and rural areas around Verona.
The Porcino Mushroom and Chianina Festival
The Porcino Mushroom and Chianina Festival is one of the most searched-for events. Searches for Castelfranco di Sotto, where it takes place, have more than doubled compared with last year.
Here too, most interest, 35%, comes from groups of friends. The festival also provides an opportunity to explore villages, hills and country roads running through the Tuscan countryside.
Source: https://www.idealista.it/