October is the busiest month of the autumn: truffles, chestnuts, mushrooms and the grape harvest. These are the festivals in our guide whose dates include October.
75 festivals listed. Dates are as we have them for 2026; some are still to be confirmed — check each festival page and the organizer before you travel.
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