Truffle Fair in Centelles

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With the cold autumn and entry prelude to Christmas, as the tradition has been since 2008, the Truffle Fair is held the weekend before the Christmas break.

Truffles are found in the wild surrounding Centelles, its specific latitude, vegetation, height, soil and climate are highly suitable for the growth of this delicacy. In this area, there are two main varieties of truffles that are harvested: Tuber melanosporum or black truffle and Tuber aestivium or summer truffle.

There is evidence that truffles have been harvested in Osona since 1675, when they were sent from Vic to the house of the Viceroy of Catalonia in Barcelona. In the 1920s, Joan Soler, who lived in the main square of the town, was the first modern truffle dealer. The arrival of the road and railroad opened the door to a lucrative business and, in which Centelles always occupied a central place. In the late nineteenth century, the Centelles market price marked the reference price of truffles throughout the region.

The City Council of Centelles offers a dynamic cultural event where visitors can:

Learn: Renowned chefs offer workshops featuring Christmas recipes and cooking with truffles to help participants lose their fear of cooking with this fungus.

Taste: The exhibitors of the fair will offer their best products and tastings and pairings will be led by renowned chefs and truffle producers, emphasizing the quality of products. In addition, with the start of the Fair, several establishments in Centelles offer an exquisite menu with truffles and the best selection of local products.

Buy: Purchase directly from producers and gatherers of truffles and other local food and craft producers.

Have fun! Enjoy activities designed for both adults and children, making the fair a place to enjoy with the whole family.

For more events visit our online events calendar.

Christmas in Catalunya

Are you curious about Catalan holiday traditions? Head over to our page Christmas in Barcelona, and you'll learn about the famous Catalan "pooping log" and the caganer. If you're looking for something Christmassy to do, check out our list of events in and around the city at: What's on in Barcelona: Christmas.