Friday 6 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi: Parma Experience suggestions and tastings in collaboration with the Parma Ham Consortium All day, Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Langhirano 3.30pm Conference "Stars, stripes, and… slices. 1988-2013: 25 Years of Parma Ham in the United States Presentation by Andrea Borri, "Strategies for the Future" (Cinema Theatre Aurora - Via Mazzini) 6.30pm Opening Ceremony (Piazza Ferrari) 7.30pm Opening of Ham Stands A free gift for those present of a piece of ham sliced by hand at the Ham Stand in Piazza Garibaldi 7.30pm "I Sapori del Giallo - The Flavours of a Thriller" meetings with the authors. Opening of the tenth edition with a classic thriller to accompany dinner (Carlo Emilio Gadda Institute of Higher Education, Aula Magna - Via XXV Aprile) From 7.30pm Presentation of a business web site and an interactive database to discover the nutritional value of foods, photographic exhibition "The Historic Ham Producers of Langhirano" Organised by the Carlo Emilio Gadda Institute of Higher Education - (Via Pellegri) 8pm Presentation of AS Vengo Lì teams (amateur football with 11, 7, or 5 male players - 5-a-side female football - amateur contest). Presentation of first ADB Langhiranese football team and subsequent twinning with the Rugby Parma association by chairman Bernardo Borri. To follow: Moon Walk, the rock band from Tizzano Val Parma in concert. (Piazza Caduti del Galilea) 9pm "Ham White Night" all night long, music on the streets and shows-entertainment in Piazza Ferrari with jokes from Gianpaolo Cantoni. 9pm Ballroom dancing with the Paul Bertoli Orchestra (In the courtyard of the elementary schools - Via Ferrari) From 10.30pm Bar Gambero, music with DJ. (Via Tanara) Torrechiara 10am-6pm: INFO POINT We take care of you Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as a camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna 3.30pm Initiatives for young children The Art of Ancient Printing Techniques at the Torrechiara Cultural Centre For more information: Tel. +39 345 083 9016 The Art of Ancient Printing Techniques...young artists try their hand at Monotype Duration 2 hours, 1 supervisor, min.10/max.12 children from 6 to 9 years old, €10 per child - organised by Orso Blu During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 During the day, in Langhirano Exhibition of vintage bottling machines, belonging to the collection of Giuseppe and Pietro Galloni. Initiative organised by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipality of Langhirano and realized thanks to the personal involvement of Sergio Re. (Parma Ham Museum) Lesignano de' Bagni 7pm: Ham Stand in Via Tanara, Langhirano: Lesignano Hams gastronomic veranda organised by Associazioni Lesignanesi Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Montechiarugolo 9 pm "Ti Canto Una Canzone" with Luca Alberici and Nicola Marchese, a singing competition for young talents, Monticelli Terme at the Blue Point arena Sala Baganza 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm: visits to the Rocca Sanvitale with the sculptures of Jucci Ugolotti, and the Historic Farnese Garden Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Saturday 7 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi Parma Experience, suggestions and tastings in collaboration with the Parma Ham Consortium All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio 8am - 7pm: opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio 10am -6pm: opening of the Tomato Museum Corte di Giarola - www.museidelcibo.it possibility of guided tours - audioguide available in Italian and English. group reservations from Monday to Friday tel. +39 333 236 2839 from 5pm: Ham Stand in Piazza Repubblica 9pm concert in Piazza Repubblica "Le Balluche de Saugrenue" 9pm Inauguration of Art Exhibition “Settembre Andiamo” in Via Verdi, 9 Felino From 10am to 1pm and from 3pm to 6pm possibility to visit the Salami Museum at the Castle of Felino Langhirano From 9am to 3pm approx. Guided excursion from Felino to Torrechiara Meeting point: 9am in front of the Church of Felino. Stages: visit to the Salami Museum in Felino Castle and wine tasting in the cellars of Dall'Asta di Casatico. 10am "I Sapori del Giallo - The Flavours of a Thriller" meetings with the authors. Tenth edition. Session: "From reality to imagination: policemen who write". (Piazza Garibaldi) 10am Ceremony to install the scientific and technical committee for collaboration between the Carlo Emilio Gadda Institute of Higher Education and some top local companies. To follow: presentation of "The Ham of Langhirano: from its origins to worldwide export" by neo-graduate Federica Valente. (Sala del Consiglio – Piazza Ferrari) 12.30pm "I Sapori del Giallo - The Flavours of a Thriller" At lunch with the authors: a classic thriller (Carlo Emilio Gadda Institute of Higher Education, Aula Magna - Via XXV Aprile) 1pm Exhibition of vintage cars. Organised by ASDB Langhiranese. (Piazza Caduti del Galilea) 4.30pm Opening of "Langhiranik" First national festival of humour in comics (Exhibition Room, Via Ottavio Ferrari) 5pm Visit of the authorities to the Festival initiatives. Accompanied by the marching bands Castrignano and Musicando di Saltara (from Pesaro-Urbino). Departure from Piazzale Corridoni and the Monument to the Fallen (Monumento ai Caduti) on Via XX Settembre. On arrival in Piazza Ferrari, joint performance by the two bands. 5pm "Graffiti for Ham" Creation of graffiti live Organised by Debora Serra and Matteo Faggiani (Piazzale Corridoni) 6pm The Michelin-starred chef Roberto Pongolini from the former Restaurant La Cantinettain Felino will be a guest on the ASDB Langhiranese stand. (Piazza Caduti del Galilea) 7pm "Interculture: music and dance" Organised by the Carlo Emilio Gadda Institute of Higher Education. (Bar Gambero - Via Tanara) 7pm "I Sapori del Giallo - The Flavours of a Thriller" Dinner with the authors: a classic thriller (Carlo Emilio Gadda Institute of Higher Education, Aula Magna - Via XXV Aprile) 9pm Ballroom dancing with Silvano & Mauro Band (in the courtyard of the elementary schools - Via Ferrari) 9.30pm Concert with ELIO E LE STORIE TESE (Piazza Celso Melli) 10pm Entertainment and dancing with Taverna Ponte disco story: music from the 70s-80s-90s. Organised by ASDB Langhiranese (piazza Caduti del Galilea) From 10.30pm Bar Gambero, music with DJ. (Via Tanara) During the day, in Langhirano "Open Doors" the ham factories open their doors to visitors. Shuttle bus departure from Piazzale Corridoni (Langhirano bus station). Timetable 10am-1pm / 3pm-7pm Ham Stands and tasting points in the squares and streets of the city centre. Tours and tastings at the Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini). Open continuously from 10am-10pm. Reduced price admission (3 Euro for everyone). At the Museum's Ham Stand the opportunity of a "vertical tasting" of PDO Parma Ham 24-30-36 months and ham cooked according to the ancient taste in a woodburning oven. "Langhiranik" First national festival of humour in comics. Open 10am-Noon/3pm-10pm. (Exhibition Room, Via Ottavio Ferrari) Antiques Market and stalls of hobbyists, grocers and various other kinds (streets of Langhirano) Microbiological analysis of organisms naturally present in ham, disassembly and reassembly of a personal computer, presentation of a business web site and an interactive database to discover the nutritional value of foods, plus photographic exhibition "The Historic Ham Producers of Langhirano". Organised by the Carlo Emilio Gadda Institute of Higher Education. (Via Pellegri) Exhibition of vintage bottling machines, belonging to the collection of Giuseppe and Pietro Galloni and the collection of Sergio Re. Initiative organised by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipality of Langhirano. (Parma Ham Museum). 500 Bicycles on the Ham Road Guided excursion by bike: Langhirano, Torrechiara and its Castle Overall distance: 11.5km: difference in level: +100 -100; duration around 3 hours During the tour there will be breaks to visit the Castle of Torrechiara and also a visit with tasting of the Ilari Ham Factory – organised by Strada del Prosciutto and Vini dei Colli di Parma 500 Bicycles on the Ham Road Guided excursion by bike: Langhirano, Torrechiara Overall distance: 18.8km; difference in level +100 -100; duration around 9 hours During the tour there will be breaks to visit the Castle of Torrechiara; the Abbey of Torrechiara; a lunch break at the Agriturismo Ciato and, in the afternoon on returning to Langhirano, a visit to the Parma Ham Museum with a tasting at the Ilari Ham Factory – organised by Strada del Prosciutto and Vini dei Colli di Parma Info&Bookings: Parma Point - tel. 0521.931800 – info@stradadelprosciutto.it -www.stradadelprosciutto.it The Parma Ham Festival by Bicycle Rent a “ham-coloured” city bike with the possibility of naturalistic routes and slow pedals around Langhirano and among the hills of Food Valley – organised by Strada del Prosciutto and Vini dei Colli di Parma. (Courtyard of the Centro Culturale) Motorcycle meating BMW By BMW Motoradd Parma Info and booking: 347.5272849 / 333.4678908 / 335.8050080 / 0521.949260 bmwmcparma@gmail.com Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 In Piazza Leoni donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as a camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna 3pm Initiatives for children Treasure Hunt in the Fairy Tale Wood Info: Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Treasure Challenge - an adventure in the castle, trials and tribulations to win the coveted booty... Duration 2.5 hours, 2 supervisors, 18/24 children from 7 to 10 years old, €10 per child -organised by Orso Blu Lesignano de' Bagni From 3pm to 7pm opening of the Vallombrosan Badia Cavana Church 7pm Ham Stand in Via Tanara, Langhirano "Lesignano Hams" gastronomic veranda organised by Associazioni Lesignanesi Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Montechiarugolo 9pm "Viva la Band" band festival with Montechiarugolo Folk Band T. Candian and Corpo Bandistico di Fontanellato "L.Pini", at Monticelli Terme at the Parco Terme Sala Baganza 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm visits to the Rocca Sanvitale with the sculptures of Jucci Ugolotti, and the Historic Farnese Garden from 10am "Open Doors" visits to local ham factory with tasting From 10am guided tours with tasting at the cellar of the Azienda Agricola Scartazza Via Peroni 18, San Vitale, tel. +39 0521 330040 At 4.30pm at Maiatico The Sweet Malvasia Festival, allocation of Awards for the best sweet Malvasia wine from the hills of Parma - Folk Festival, Ham Stand with Malvasia, torta fritta and music 9pm at Talignano "Concerti a Corte" classical music concert with the Trio Verdi (Margret, Simonini and Sicuri - soprano, violin and piano), followed by a guided tour of the Romanesque parish church of Talignano Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Traversetolo from 10am “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory 10am - 7pm opening of the Magnani Rocca Foundation at Mamiano di Traversetolo 9am - Noon, 3pm - 6pm opening of the Renato Brozzi Museum, Corte Agresti Sunday 8 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi Parma Experience suggestions and tastings in collaboration with the Parma Ham Consortium All day - Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Calestano At Chiastre near Calestano 10km from Berceto and the Cisa Pass, a natural basin at the foot of the "spires" of the Devil's Ravine rock formation. 11pm "Summer's End Festival" with tastings of Parma ham and typical local products with torta fritta and sgabei visit to the "Devil's Ravine" 1pm Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" Collecchio 9pm Vespa rally in Piazza Europa 8am - 7pm opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio from 10am “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory 10.30am and 4pm guided tour of the Guatelli Museum at Ozzano Taro From Monday to Saturday booking only visit: +39 0521 333601 10am - 6pm opening of the Tomato Museum Corte di Giarola - www.museidelcibo.it – possibility of guided tours – audioguide available in Italian and English - group reservations from Monday to Friday, tel. +39 333 236 2839 from Noon: Ham Stand in Piazza Repubblica and "Associations Day", entertainment around the town and ham slicing competition 9pm: live concert in Piazza Repubblica with "I Profani" Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Felino From 10am to 1pm and from 3pm to 6pm possibility to visit the Salami Museum at the Castle of Felino Langhirano 8am National Off Road Gathering of Parma Ham, at “Giovanni Guerci” memorial Enrolments and departure at Oil Carbognani station in Cascinapiano (Langhirano). Info +39 335 809 6707. 9am "Ham Bike" non-competitive MTB excursion. Info +39 338 193 0860 From 8am to Noon Sport fishing competition for trout at Lago Smeraldo (Via Nenni) "Parma Ham Trophy" (fourth edition) Organised by the Sport Fishing Association La Fabiola A.S.D. 10am-6pm Entertainments and activities for children offered by Conad supermarkets In the afternoon: "Conad Snack" offered to all the children present. (Parma Ham Museum - Via Bocchialini) 10am "I Sapori del Giallo - The Flavours of a Thriller" meetings with the authors. "Marco Nozza" Investigative Journalism Prize. (Sala del Consiglio – Piazza Ferrari) 12.30pm "I Sapori del Giallo - The Flavours of a Thriller" At lunch with the authors: a classic thriller (Carlo Emilio Gadda Institute of Higher Education, Aula Magna - Via XXV Aprile) 1 p.m: Ham Tasting guided by the Terre Alte delegation of the Italian Academy of Cuisine. Hosted by the national president Giovanni Ballarini. Organised by ASDB Langhiranese. (Piazza Caduti del Galilea) 5.30pm The Ham Oscar competition to slice ham by hand: Parma's top ham slicers compete in a race of skill and precision. (Piazza Ferrari) 7pm Variations on cooking ham by the chef of the TV programme “Casa Alice”, Daniel Persegani. To follow: musical entertainment with local blues band "12 Bars" Organised by ASDB Langhiranese. (Piazza Caduti del Galilea) From 7.00pm "I Sapori del Giallo - The Flavours of a Thriller" Dinner with the authors: a classic thriller. (Carlo Emilio Gadda Institute of Higher Education, Aula Magna Via XXV Aprile) 9pm Langhirano Festival Contest fashion show organized by Sonia, Paul and Benedina in collaboration with the Pro Loco of Langhirano. With the extraordinary participation of comic drag queen Platinette (in the courtyard of the elementary schools - Via Ferrari) 9.15pm Ballet Gala Music by various authors (choreography by Marinel Stefanescu) and classical Russian. Maitre du ballet, Liliana Cosi. (Piazza Celso Melli) From 10.00pm Bar Gambero, live music. (Via Tanara) During the day, in Langhirano "Open Doors" The ham factories open their doors to visitors. Shuttle bus departure from Piazzale Corridoni (Langhirano bus station). Timetable 10am-1pm/3pm-7pm Ham Stands and tasting points in the squares and streets of the city centre. Tours and tastings at the Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini). Open continuously from 10am-10pm. Reduced price admission (3 Euro for everyone). At the Museum's Ham Stand the opportunity of a "vertical tasting" of PDO Parma Ham 24-30-36 months and ham cooked according to the ancient taste in a wood-burning oven. For lunch and dinner, a surprise menu prepared by Michelin star chef Alberto Rossetti. “Langhiranik” First national festival of humour in comics. Open 10am-Noon/3pm-10pm. (Exhibition Room, Via Ottavio Ferrari) Antiques Market and stalls of hobbyists, grocers and various other kinds (streets of Langhirano) Microbiological analysis of organisms naturally present in ham, disassembly and reassembly of a personal computer, presentation of a business web site and an interactive database to discover the nutritional value of foods, plus photographic exhibition "The Historic Ham Producers of Langhirano". Organised by the Carlo Emilio Gadda Institute of Higher Education. (Via Pellegri) Exhibition of vintage bottling machines, belonging to the collection of Giuseppe and Pietro Galloni and the collection of Sergio Re. Initiative organised by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipality of Langhirano. (Parma Ham Museum) 500 Bicycles on the Ham Road Guided excursion by bike: Langhirano, Torrechiara and its Castle Overall distance: 11.5km: difference in level: +100 -100; duration around 3 hours During the tour there will be breaks to visit the Castle of Torrechiara and also a visit with tasting of the Ilari Ham Factory – organised by Strada del Prosciutto and Vini dei Colli di Parma 500 Bicycles on the Ham Road Guided excursion by bike: Langhirano, Torrechiara Overall distance: 18.8km; difference in level +100 -100; duration around 9 hours During the tour there will be breaks to visit the Castle of Torrechiara; the Abbey of Torrechiara; a lunch break at the Agriturismo Ciato and, in the afternoon on returning to Langhirano, a visit to the Parma Ham Museum with a tasting at the Ilari Ham Factory – organised by Strada del Prosciutto and Vini dei Colli di Parma Info&Bookings: Parma Point - tel. 0521.931800 – info@stradadelprosciutto.it -www.stradadelprosciutto.it The Parma Ham Festival by Bicycle Rent a “ham-coloured” city bike with the possibility of naturalistic routes and slow pedals around Langhirano and among the hills of Food Valley – organised by Strada del Prosciutto and Vini dei Colli di Parma. (Courtyard of the Centro Culturale) Motorcycle meating BMW By BMW Motoradd Parma Info and booking: 347.5272849 / 333.4678908 / 335.8050080 / 0521.949260 bmwmcparma@gmail.com Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 3.30pm Initiatives for children Bizarre Grotesques - a painting workshop (In the Castle: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016) Bizarre Grotesques - inspired by the Castle's frescoes, a fun painting workshop to bring to life our own grotesque figures Duration 2 hours, 1 supervisor, min.12/max.16 children from 6 to 10 years old, €8 per child - organised by Orso Blu During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Lesignano de' Bagni 9am bicycle tour: non-competitive ride into the hills, departure from Piazza Marconi, visiting Lesignano and a ham factory with tasting From 9am to 7 pm opening of Vallombrosan Badia Cavana Church Info: +39 348 7139810 From 1pm: Ham Stand in Via Tanara, Langhirano "Lesignano Hams" gastronomic veranda organised by Associazioni Lesignanesi From 2pm to 4pm: Road Race Championship, Students Category, Circuit around the territory of Lesignano with arrival in Piazzale San Michele. Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Sala Baganza From 8.30 "Parma Ham Trophy" regular vintage car rally 10am -1pm and 3pm - 6pm visits to the Rocca Sanvitale with the sculptures of Jucci Ugolotti and the Historic Farnese Garden from 10am "Open Doors" visits to local ham factory with tasting From 10am guided tours with tasting at the cellar of the Azienda Agricola Scartazza Via Peroni 18, San Vitale, tel. +39 0521 330040 3 pm at Talignano Festa della Torta prize for the best sweet - Ham Stand 4pm at Maiatico Folk Festival Ham Stand with Malvasia wine, torta fritta and music Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Tizzano Val Parma from 10am “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.: opening of the Romanesque parish church of San Pietro Apostolo at Costa di Tizzano, Val Parma Traversetolo 8am - 7pm: large street market throughout the town From 8am to 10pm Tutto Sposi exhibition of bridal wear for her and for him, with parades at 4.30pm and 9pm from 10am “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory 10am - 7pm opening of the Magnani Rocca Foundation, at Mamiano di Traversetolo From 4 pm band concert with the bands of Montechiarugolo and Ghiffa Verbania, in Corte Agresti Monday 9 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi Parma Experience suggestions and tastings in collaboration with the Parma Ham Consortium All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio 8am - 7pm opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio Langhirano 10am-10pm Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini) Opening of the Ham Stand, with the opportunity of a "vertical tasting" of Parma Ham 24-30-36 months and ham cooked according to the ancient taste in a wood-burning oven. 2pm-6pm Visits to the Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini) Reduced price admission (3 Euro for everyone) In the morning, opening with prior booking for groups (Tel. +39 0521 821139) “Langhiranik” First national festival of humour in comics. Open 10am-Noon / 4pm-7pm. (Exhibition Room, Via Ottavio Ferrari) Exhibition of vintage bottling machines, belonging to the collection of Giuseppe and Pietro Galloni. Initiative organised by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipality of Langhirano and realized thanks to the personal involvement of Sergio Re. (Parma Ham Museum) Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 10am-3.30pm Initiatives for children Who's afraid of the Wolf? and STORYTELLERS (At the Torrechiara Cultural Centre: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016) During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Sala Baganza 10am -1pm and 3pm - 6pm free visits to the Historic Farnese Garden and, with prior booking, the Rocca Sanvitale with the sculptures of Ugolotti Jucci Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Tuesday 10 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi Parma Experience suggestions and tastings in collaboration with the Parma Ham Consortium All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio 8am - 7pm opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio Langhirano 10am-10pm Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini) Opening of the Ham Stand, with the opportunity of a "vertical tasting" of Parma Ham 24-30-36 months and ham cooked according to the ancient taste in a wood-burning oven. 2pm-6pm Visits to the Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini) Reduced price admission (3 Euro for everyone). Open in the morning for groups with advance booking (Tel. +39 0521 821139) “Langhiranik” First national festival of humour in comics. Open 10am-Noon / 4pm-7pm. (Exhibition Room, Via Ottavio Ferrari) Exhibition of vintage bottling machines, belonging to the collection of Giuseppe and Pietro Galloni. Initiative organised by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipality of Langhirano and realized thanks to the personal involvement of Sergio Re. (Parma Ham Museum) Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 10am-3pm Initiatives for children Bizarre Grotesques - a painting workshop Tests of courage and spells! (At the Castle: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016 10am - Who's afraid of the Wolf ? Handwork and theatre workshop to cope with our fear Duration 2 hours, 1 supervisor, min.10/max.12 children from 5 to 7 years old, €10 per child - organised by Orso Blu 3.30pm - ARTHUR'S TART Creating tasty tarts and pastries using: a pinch of pencils, a spoonful of threads, a handful of fabric and a heap of creativity! Duration 2 hours, 1 supervisor, min.10/max.12 children from 6 to 9 years old, €10 per child - organised by Orso Blu During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Lesignano de' Bagni From 9am to 7pm Opening of Vallombrosan Badia Cavana Church Booking essential For information: tel. +39 348 713 9810 From 8.30pm: at the Circolo Arci San Martino Stadirano Taste Laboratory "Ham from the Apennines to the Mediterranean" the most famous food in the world with the most famous ham in the world: Pizza and Parma Ham. In collaboration with the Master Pizza Maker Giuseppe Taranto from the "Peppino" Pizzeria in Parma; in combination with selected wines of the Confraternita dei Vignaioli di Torrechiara (Amedei, Dall’Asta, La Bandina, Villa Bianca). Cost 25 Euro Booking essential, on +39 338 770 4570 Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Sala Baganza 10am -1pm and 3pm - 6pm free visits to the Historic Farnese Garden and, with prior booking, the Rocca Sanvitale with the sculptures of Ugolotti Jucci 3pm - 6pm visit, with prior booking, to the Castle of Segalara Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Wednesday 11 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi Parma Experience suggestions and tastings in collaboration with the Parma Ham Consortium All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio 8am - 7pm opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio Langhirano 10am-10pm Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini) Opening of the Ham Stand, with the opportunity of a "vertical tasting" of Parma Ham 24-30-36 months and ham cooked according to the ancient taste in a wood-burning oven. 2pm-6pm Visits to the Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini) Reduced price admission (3 Euro for everyone). Open in the morning for groups with advance booking (Tel. +39 0521 821139) “Langhiranik” First national festival of humour in comics. Open 10am-Noon / 4pm-7pm. (Exhibition Room, Via Ottavio Ferrari) Exhibition of vintage bottling machines, belonging to the collection of Giuseppe and Pietro Galloni. Initiative organised by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipality of Langhirano and realized thanks to the personal involvement of Sergio Re. (Parma Ham Museum) Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 10am-3.30pm: Initiatives for children We make the cake for Mr Ham! and STORYTELLERS (In the Castle: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016) 10am - Let's make a cake for Mr Ham! Putting together a mouth-watering Birthday Cake made up of games, flavours and a whole lot of fun. Duration 2 hours, 1 supervisor, min. 10/max. 12 children from 4 to 6 years old, €12 per child - organised by Orso Blu 3.30pm - Born a monster or become one? Which is your favourite monster? The one that frightens you but that, in your heart, you'd really like to see! Here you can imagine it, create it, and then mix it with those of the other children. Duration 2 hours, 2 supervisors, 12 children from 5 to 7 years old, €10 per child - organised by Orso Blu During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Lesignano de' Bagni From 9am to 7pm Opening of Vallombrosan Badia Cavana Church Booking essential For information: tel. +39 348 713 9810 From 8.30pm: at the Circolo Arci San Martino Stadirano Taste Laboratory "Ham from the Apennines to the Mediterranean" the most famous food in the world with the most famous ham in the world: Pizza and Parma Ham. In collaboration with the Master Pizza Maker Giuseppe Taranto from the "Peppino" Pizzeria in Parma; in combination with selected wines of the Confraternita dei Vignaioli di Torrechiara (Amedei, Dall’Asta, La Bandina, Villa Bianca). Cost 25 Euro Booking essential, on +39 338 770 4570 Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Sala Baganza 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm visits to the Rocca Sanvitale with the sculptures of Jucci Ugolotti, and the Historic Farnese Garden From 10 guided tours, with prior booking, of the Romanesque Church of Talignano Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Thursday 12 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi Parma Experience suggestions and tastings in collaboration with the Parma Ham Consortium All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio 8am - 7pm opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio Langhirano 10am-10pm Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini) Opening of the Ham Stand, with the opportunity of a "vertical tasting" of Parma Ham 24-30-36 months and ham cooked according to the ancient taste in a wood-burning oven. 2pm-6pm Visits to the Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini) Reduced price admission (3 Euro for everyone) Open in the morning for groups with advance booking (Tel. +39 0521 821139) “Langhiranik” First national festival of humour in comics. Open 10am-Noon / 4pm-7pm. (Exhibition Room, Via Ottavio Ferrari) Exhibition of vintage bottling machines, belonging to the collection of Giuseppe and Pietro Galloni. Initiative organised by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipality of Langhirano and realized thanks to the personal involvement of Sergio Re. (Parma Ham Museum) Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 10am-3pm Initiatives for children Who's afraid of the Wolf? and "Fear Quashers" Tests of courage and spells! At the Castle: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016 10am - Who's afraid of the Wolf ? Handwork and theatre workshop to cope with our fear. Duration 2 hours, 1 supervisor, min.10/max.12 children from 5 to 7 years old, €10 per child - organised by Orso Blu 3pm - "Fear Quashers" tests of courage and spells ! challenges, magic and amulets to conquer our fears and strengthen our courage. Duration 2.5 hours, 2 supervisors, min.15/max. 24 children from 6 to 10 years old, €10 per child - organised by Orso Blu During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Lesignano De'Bagni From 9am to 7pm Opening of Vallombrosan Badia Cavana Church Booking essential For information: tel. +39 348 713 9810 5pm Among gullies and mud volcanoes guided excursion on a mountain bike, road bike or horseback to explore the territory around Lesignano Starting from Piazza Marconi Refreshment point at Circolo Amici di Rivalta Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Sala Baganza 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm: visits to the Rocca Sanvitale with the sculptures of Jucci Ugolotti, and the Historic Farnese Garden From 10: guided tours, with prior booking, of the Romanesque Church of Talignano Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Friday 13 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi Parma Experience suggestions and tastings in collaboration with the Parma Ham Consortium All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio 8am - 7pm opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio 9pm at the Parish church of Collecchio Sagra della Croce concerto "Homage to Giuseppe Verdi" Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Langhirano 10am-10pm Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini) Opening of the Ham Stand, with the opportunity of a "vertical tasting" of Parma Ham 24-30-36 months and ham cooked according to the ancient taste in a wood-burning oven. 2pm-6pm Visits to the Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini) Reduced price admission (3 Euro for everyone). Open in the morning for groups with advance booking (Tel. +39 0521 821139) “Langhiranik” First national festival of humour in comics. Open 10am-Noon / 4pm-7pm. (Exhibition Room, Via Ottavio Ferrari) Exhibition of vintage bottling machines, belonging to the collection of Giuseppe and Pietro Galloni. Initiative organised by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipality of Langhirano and realized thanks to the personal involvement of Sergio Re. (Parma Ham Museum) Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 10am-6pm Initiatives for children Let’s make a cake for Mr Ham! and STORYTELLERS (In the Castle: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016) 10am Let's make a cake for Mr Ham! Putting together a mouth-watering Birthday Cake made up of games, flavours and a whole lot of fun. Duration 2 hours, 1 supervisor, min. 10/max. 12 children from 4 to 6 years old, €12 per child - organised by Orso Blu 3.30pm STORY TELLERS in the company of dragons, knights, princesses, orcs and other fantastic and mythological characters Duration approx. 1.5 hours, 1 narrator, min. 14 children from 4 to 8 years old, €5 per child -organised by Orso Blu During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Lesignano De' Bagni From 9am to 7pm Opening of Vallombrosan Badia Cavana Church Booking essential For information: tel. +39 348 713 9810 Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Sala Baganza From 8.30am guided tour of the "San Lucio" cheese dairy - Via G. Adorni, 7 10am -1pm and 3pm - 6pm visits to the Rocca Sanvitale, with sculptures by Jucci Ugolotti and the Historic Farnese Garden From 10am guided tours, with prior booking, of the Romanesque Church of Talignano Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Saturday 14 September Parma (in the evening a special bus will run from the Fair) All day, Piazza Garibaldi Parma Experience suggestions and tastings in collaboration with the Parma Ham Consortium All day, Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio 8am - 7pm opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio 10am - 6pm opening of the Tomato museum Corte di Giarola - www.museidelcibo.it Possibility of guided tours - audioguides available in Italian and English - group reservations from Monday to Friday, tel. +39 333 236 2839 11pm: Villa Soragna Cultural Centre at the Parco Nevicati, inauguration of exhibition "Genesis" with paintings by Nicola Liberatore From 4pm Piazza Repubblica opening of the Sagra della Croce (Festival of the Cross) with a band parade, market stalls and "Artigiani in Fiera", a craft market Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Felino From 10am to 1pm and from 3pm to 6pm possibility to visit the Salami Museum at the Castle of Felino Langhirano 4pm Kick-boxing display (Piazza Ferrari) 5.30pm Demonstration of Shotokan Karate Organised by ASD Nakayama (Via Mazzini). 5.30pm Harley Davidson rally To follow: Titty Twister , from the aperitif to the middle of the night, this live band from the Taro Valley will have you dancing rock’n’roll, swing, and rockabilly. Organised by ASDB Langhiranese. (Piazza Caduti del Galilea) 6.30pm Awards for best comics created by humorists from the "Langhiranik" review (Exhibition Room, Via Ottavio Ferrari) From 19.30 Ham Stands in Piazza Garibaldi Piazzale Corridoni, and Piazza Caduti del Galilea 9pm "Anime Salve in concert. Tribute to Fabrizio De Andre" An initiative organised by the services of the ASP Azienda Sociale Sud-Est (Val Parma Sheltered Housing P. Coruzzi Progressive Care Centre - L.IN.F.A. Centre) (Piazza Ferrari) 9.30pm: FEDEZ Concert (Piazza Celso Melli) During the day, in Langhirano "Open Doors" the ham factories open their doors to visitors. Shuttle bus departure from Piazzale Corridoni (Langhirano bus station). Timetable 10am-1pm/3pm-7pm Tours and tastings at the Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini) Open continuously from 10am-10pm. Reduced price admission (3 Euro for everyone). At the Museum's Ham Stand the opportunity of a "vertical tasting" of PDO Parma Ham 24-30-36 months and ham cooked according to the ancient taste in a wood-burning oven. “Langhiranik” First national festival of humour in comics. Open 3pm-10pm. At 6.30pm: Awards Ceremony for humorists. (Exhibition Room, Via Ottavio Ferrari). Antiques Market and stalls of hobbyists, grocers and various other kinds (streets of Langhirano) Presentation of a business web site and an interactive database to discover the nutritional value of foods, plus photographic exhibition "The Historic Ham Producers of Langhirano". Organised by the Carlo Emilio Gadda Institute of Higher Education (Parma Ham Museum - Via Bocchialini) Exhibition of vintage bottling machines, belonging to the collection of Giuseppe and Pietro Galloni and the collection of Sergio Re. Initiative organised by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipality of Langhirano and realized thanks to the personal involvement of Sergio Re. (Parma Ham Museum) Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 10am-10pm Ham Stand organised by Women's Association of Torrechiara (Piazza Leoni) From 10am-6pm Many initiatives for children (in the Castle, the Cultural Centre and in the town: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016) 10am - Treasure Challenge - an adventure in the castle, trials and tribulations to win the coveted booty... Duration 2.5 hours, 2 supervisors, 18/24 children from 7 to 10 years old, €10 per child -organised by Orso Blu 5.15pm Compagnia Teatronecessario “Nuova Barberia Carloni” Show for adults and children (Giardino Centro Culturale Torrechiara - Info and Reservations Tel. +39 345 083 9016) During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Lesignano de' Bagni From 9am to 7pm Opening of Vallombrosan Badia Cavana Church Booking essential For information: tel. +39 348 713 9810 7pm: Sagra di Rivalta peasant festival in the Barboj park Montechiarugolo From 10am: 10.30am “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory Sala Baganza (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) From 8.30am guided tour of the "San Lucio" cheese dairy, Via G. Adorni, 7 10am -1pm and 3pm - 7pm: visits to the Rocca Sanvitale with sculptures by Jucci Ugolotti and the Historic Farnese Garden From 10am guided tours, with prior booking, of the Romanesque Church of Talignano From 10am: "Open Doors" visits to a local ham factory with tasting, and the possibility of lunch and dinner with prior booking Tel. +39 0521 335811, info@ermesfontana.it From 3pm guided tours with tasting at the cellar of the Azienda Agricola Palazzo, Via Pozzo 13, Castellaro, www.aziendaagricolapalazzo.com, tel. +39 0521 336124 or +39 335 6670031,info@aziendaagricolapalazzo.com 3.30pm "Summer Trial of Parma Ham" with departure and arrival at the Fontana Ermes ham factory, Via San Vitale 12 Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Traversetolo From 10am: “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory 10am - 7pm: opening of the Magnani Rocca Foundation, at Mamiano di Traversetolo 9am - Noon, 3pm - 6pm: opening of the Renato Brozzi Museum, Corte Agresti Sunday 15 September Parma (in the evening a special bus will run from the Fair) All day: Piazza Garibaldi Parma Experience suggestions and tastings in collaboration with the Parma Ham Consortium All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio All day Sagra della Croce with various stands around town 8am - 7pm opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio 10.30am and 4pm guided tour of the Guatelli Museum at Ozzano Taro From Monday to Saturday booking only visit: +39 0521 333601 10am - 6pm opening of the Tomato Museum, Corte di Giarola - www.museidelcibo.it possibility of guided tours - audioguide available in Italian and English group reservations from Monday to Friday, tel. +39 333 236 2839 Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Corniglio (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) Tour of gastronomic and naturalistic delights: 11.30am: guided visit of a local ham factory 12.30pm: possibility of having lunch at a local restaurant, with typical "0km" menu 3pm: excursion to the "Guadine-Pradaccio" oriented nature reserve within the picturesque area of the ToscoEmiliano National Park, to discover the Boletus mushroom; appropriate clothing a must. Departure at 5.30pm with arrival in Parma at 6.30pm (please check the shuttle bus programme) Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Felino From 10am to 1pm and from 3pm to 6pm possibility to visit the Salami Museum at the Castle of Felino Langhirano 9am "Ham Cavalcade" off-road motorcycle rally. Meeting point: at the S. Pertini sports centre (Via Berlinguer) Info +39 335 825 3000 - +39 329 574 2818 6pm Presentation of the youth sector of ASDB Langhiranese (Piazza Caduti del Galilea) During the day "Open Doors" the ham factories open their doors to visitors. Shuttle bus departure from Piazzale Corridoni (Langhirano bus station). Timetable 10am-1pm/3pm-7pm Ham Stands in Piazza Garibaldi Piazzale Corridoni, and Piazza Caduti del Galilea Tours and tastings at the Parma Ham Museum (Via Bocchialini) Open continuously from 10am-10pm. Reduced price admission (3 Euro for everyone). At the Museum's Ham Stand the opportunity of a "vertical tasting" of PDO Parma Ham 24-30-36 months and ham cooked according to the ancient taste in a wood-burning oven. For lunch and dinner, a surprise menu prepared by Michelin star chef Alberto Rossetti. “Langhiranik” First national festival of humour Open 10am-Noon/3pm-10pm (Exhibition Room, Via Ottavio Ferrari) Market of the High Quality Consortium of Versilia-Forte dei Marmi (Via Roma) Exhibition of vintage bottling machines, belonging to the collection of Giuseppe and Pietro Galloni and the collection of Sergio Re. Initiative organised by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Municipality of Langhirano and realized thanks to the personal involvement of Sergio Re. (Parma Ham Museum) Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 10am-10pm Ham Stand organised by Women's Association of Torrechiara (Piazza Leoni) with entertainment for children from 6pm organised by the Cngei Scouts 11am-6pm every hour Vinaria Special guided tours of the Castle organised by the Mélusine Cultural Association: with special attention to the vocation of local wine making (at the Castle) INFO Tel. +39 345 083 9016 In the morning: visits at 11:00, 12.00 In the afternoon: visits at 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 Cost: € 2.50 per person in addition to the entrance fee to the Castle; free admission under 14 years old 11pm Opening of the point of sale for typical products "Gusto in Castello" Organised by the Confraternita dei Vignaioli della Torrechiara Info +39 338 770 4570 (upper town, behind the Church) 10am Initiatives for children Bizarre Grotesques in the Castle Booking essential Tel. +39 345 083 9016 10am - Bizarre Grotesques: inspired by the Castle's frescoes, a fun painting workshop to bring to life our own grotesque figures Duration 2 hours, 1 supervisor, min.12/max.16 children from 6 to 10 years old, €8 per child - organised by Orso Blu 3pm in the PIAZZA at Torrechiara, Children, all together now to prepare refreshments for “Mr Ham's Birthday Party” – a guided activity open to all children with snacks offered by the Parma Ham Consortium, everyone is invited! INFO Tel. +39 345 083 9016 3pm Children, all together now to prepare refreshments Let's create tasty tarts and pastries using: a pinch of pencils, a spoonful of threads, a handful of fabric and a heap of creativity! Activity free of charge offered by the Women's Cultural Association of Torrechiara organised by Orso Blu 4.30pm-6pm Exhibition of paratroopers and lightweight vehicles Organised by the National Association of Italian Paratroopers, Parma section 5pm Practical Demonstration of Gentle Education for Dogs (and their friends on two legs) Meeting point: at the Centro Cinofilo San Michele (meadow under the Castle, indications on the spot) INFO Tel. +39 345 083 9016 During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Lesignano de' Bagni From 9am to 7pm Opening of Vallombrosan Badia Cavana Church Booking essential For information: tel. +39 348 713 9810 12am 6 hours of endurance on an MTB: mountain bike endurance race along the gravel river bed of the Parma Torrent Departure Lake Valserena Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Montechiarugolo (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) 10am "Open Doors" visit to a local ham factory (morning only) Neviano degli Arduini (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) 10.30am “Open Doors”, visit to a local ham factory 12.30pm Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants" 2.30pm free guided tour of the Romanesque parish church of Sasso 4pm Neviano degli Arduini "Monte Caio Cultural Prize" at the municipal sports centre in Neviano degli Arduini and at the end a tasting of typical local products Sala Baganza (two free shuttle buses available, please check the site) 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm visits to the Rocca Sanvitale with the sculptures of Jucci Ugolotti, and the Historic Farnese Garden from 10am "Open Doors" visits to a local ham factory with tasting, and the possibility of lunch and dinner with prior booking Tel. +39 0521 335811, info@ermesfontana.it from 11am Ham Stand organised by Avis of Sala Baganza with musical entertainment, Piazza Gramsci 3pm entertainment for children, Piazza Gramsci From 3pm guided tours with tasting at the cellar of the Azienda Agricola Palazzo, Via Pozzo, Castellaro www.aziendaagricolapalazzo.com, tel. +39 0521 336124 or +39 335 667 0031,info@aziendaagricolapalazzo.com 5pm Verdi concert featuring the "Young Guitar Orchestra", organised by the Cultural Association Arti e Suoni”, at the Oratorio dell’Assunta Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Tizzano Val Parma From 3pm to 6pm opening of the parish church of San Pietro Apostolo in Costa di Tizzano Traversetolo (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) 8 am – 1.30pm street market throughout the town from 10am “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory 10am - 7pm opening of the Magnani Rocca Foundation, at Mamiano di Traversetolo Monday 16 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio All day Sagra della Croce with various stands around town 8am - 7pm opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 3pm Initiatives for children STORYTELLERS (At the Torrechiara Cultural Centre: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016) 3.30pm - STORYTELLERS in the company of dragons, knights, princesses, orcs and other fantastic and mythological characters Duration approx. 1.5 hours, 1 narrator, min. 14 children from 4 to 8 years old, €5 per child -organised by Orso Blu During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Traversetolo (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) 10pm "Open Doors" visit to a local ham factory and, to follow, visit to a black pig breeder's 12.30pm possibility of having lunch with a typical menu at a Ham Bar Sala Baganza 10am -1pm and 3pm - 6pm free visits to the Historic Farnese Garden and, with prior booking, the Rocca Sanvitale, with the sculptures of Ugolotti Jucci Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Tuesday 17 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio 8am - 7pm: opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio Montechiarugolo From 10am “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory Sala Baganza 10am -1pm and 3pm - 6pm: free visits to the Historic Farnese Garden and, with prior booking, the Rocca Sanvitale, with the sculptures of Ugolotti Jucci 3pm - 6pm: visit, with prior booking, to the Castle of Segalara Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 3.30pm Initiatives for children Bizarre Grotesques - a painting workshop In the Castle: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016 3.30pm - Bizarre Grotesques: inspired by the Castle's frescoes, a fun painting workshop to bring to life our own grotesque figures Duration 2 hours, 1 supervisor, min.12/max.16 children from 6 to 10 years old, €8 per child - organised by Orso Blu During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Traversetolo From 10am “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory Varano de Melegari (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) 10am: visit to the “Battistero” cheese dairy at Serravalle to watch Parmesan cheese being made 11.30 a.m. visit to the Baptistery of Serravalle 12.30pm Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants At 2.30pm guided tour of the Pallavicino Castle of Varano Melegari with prior booking: Anna Chiara Gandi tel. +39 0525 400021, info@lasse-coop.it Wednesday 18 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio 8am - 7pm opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio (11) Corniglio (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) Tour of food and naturalistic excellences: 11.30am: guided visit of a local ham factory 12.30pm: possibility of having lunch at a local restaurant, with typical "0km" menu 3pm: excursion to the "Guadine-Pradaccio" oriented nature reserve within the picturesque area of the Tosco-Emiliano National Park, to discover the Boletus mushroom; appropriate clothing a must. Departure at 5.30pm with arrival in Parma at 6.30pm (please check the shuttle bus programme) Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Sala Baganza 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm visits to the Rocca Sanvitale with the sculptures of Jucci Ugolotti, and the Historic Farnese Garden From 10am: guided tours, with prior booking, of the Romanesque parish church of Talignano Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 3pm Initiatives for children "Fear Quashers": Tests of courage and spells! (In the Castle: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016) 3pm - "Fear Quashers": Tests of courage and spells! Challenges, magic and amulets to conquer our fears and strengthen our courage Duration 2.5 hours, 2 supervisors, min.15/max. 24 children from 6 to 10 years old, €10 per child - organised by Orso Blu During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Montechiarugolo From 10am: “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory Traversetolo From 10am: “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory Thursday 19 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio 8am - 7pm: opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio Felino From 3pm to 5pm approximately: possibility to visit the ancient parish church of Sant'Ilario Baganza Sala Baganza 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm: visits to the Rocca Sanvitale with the sculptures of Jucci Ugolotti, and the Historic Farnese Garden From 10am: guided tours, with prior booking, of the Romanesque parish church of Talignano Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com: WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 3pm Initiatives for children The Art of Ancient Printing Techniques (At the Torrechiara Cultural Centre: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016) 3.30pm The Art of Ancient Printing Techniques…young artists try their hand at Monotype Duration 2 hours, 1 supervisor, min.10/max.12 children from 6 to 9 years old, €10 per child - organised by Orso Blu During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Traversetolo (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) 10pm "Open Doors" visit to a local ham factory, and, to follow, visit to a black pig breeder's 12.30pm possibility of having lunch with a typical menu at a Ham Bar Friday 20 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio 8am - 7pm: opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio Sala Baganza 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm: visits to the Rocca Sanvitale with the sculptures of Jucci Ugolotti, and the Historic Farnese Garden From 10am: guided tours, with prior booking, of the Romanesque parish church of Talignano Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 3pm Initiatives for children Treasure Challenge (In the Castle: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016) 3pm – Treasure Challenge - an adventure in the castle, trials and tribulations to win the coveted booty... Duration 2.5 hours, 2 supervisors, 18/24 children from 7 to 10 years old, €10 per child - organised by Orso Blu At 8pm Dinner Theatre Show "Bene-Dico" at the Torrechiara Cultural Centre with prior booking Regia di Mariangela Dosi, con Irene Fossa. Al centro Culturale Torrechiara INFO Tel. +39 345 083 9016 During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Traversetolo (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) 10pm "open Doors" visit to a local ham factory, and, to follow, visit to a black pig breeder's 12.30pm: possibility of having lunch with a typical menu at a Ham Bar Saturday 21 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Collecchio All day Fierino della Croce with various stands around town 8am - 7pm: opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio From 9.30am to 8pm in Piazza Repubblica "Green Day" an exhibition on the green economy 10am - 6pm: opening of the Tomato museum, Corte di Giarola - www.museidelcibo.it Possibility of guided tours - audioguide available in Italian and English - group reservations from Monday to Friday, tel. +39 333 236 2839 Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Felino (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) From 10am “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory 12.30pm possibility of having lunch with a typical menu at preferential prices at a local restaurant 3pm a visit to the Salami Museum in the Castle of Felino www.museidelcibo.it Neviano degli Arduini 10.30: guided tour of the fauna enclosure of the Monte Fuso Park Minimum of 8 participants, 5 Euro per person. Info and reservations: +39 0521 840151. Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Sala Baganza (two free shuttle buses available, please check the site) 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm: visits to the Rocca Sanvitale with the sculptures of Jucci Ugolotti, and the Historic Farnese Garden From 10am: guided tours, with prior booking, of the Romanesque parish church of Talignano From 10am: "Open Doors" tasting visits to a local ham factory From 3pm: guided tours with tasting at the cellar of the Azienda Agricola Palazzo, Via Pozzo 13, Castellaro, with the possibility of dinner with prior booking -www.aziendaagricolapalazzo.com, tel. +39 0521 336124 or +39 335 6670031,info@aziendaagricolapalazzo.com Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT We take care of you Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 10am-10pm Ham Stand organised by the Women's Association of Torrechiara (Piazza Leoni) with entertainment for children from 6pm organised by the Cngei Scouts From 10am-6pm Many initiatives for children (in the Castle, the Cultural Centre and the town: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016) 10am Bizarre Grotesques: inspired by the Castle's frescoes, a fun painting workshop to bring to life our own grotesque figures Duration 2 hours, 1 supervisor, min.12/max.16 children from 6/7 to 9/10 years old, €8 per child - organised by Orso Blu 10am STORYTELLERS in the company of dragons, knights, princesses, orcs and other fantastic and mythological characters Duration 1.5 hours, 1 narrator, min.14 children from 4/5 to 7/8 years old, €5 per child -organised by Orso Blu 3.30pm Born a monster or become one? Which is your favourite monster? The one that frightens you but that, in your heart, you'd really like to see! Here you can imagine it, create it, and then mix it with those of the other children. Duration 2 hours, 2 supervisors, 12 children from 5 to 7 years old, €10 per child - organised by Orso Blu 10.30am Official Presentation "Raid on the Two Castles" scheduled for 28 September Opening of the Torrechiara Orienteering Facility. (The Fairy Tale Wood) 10am-6pm Archery for children with the armed men of the historical group Il Leone Rampante nel Bosco delle Favole, at the foot of the castle. 5pm Practical Demonstration of Gentle Education for Dogs Meeting point: SOS Langhirano "Dogs that Save People" (meadow beneath the Castle) At 8pm Dinner Theatre Show "Bene-Dico" at the Torrechiara Cultural Centre with prior booking Regia di Mariangela Dosi, con Irene Fossa. Al centro Culturale Torrechiara INFO Tel. +39 345 083 9016 During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Traversetolo (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) 3.30pm "Open Doors" visit to a local ham factory and, to follow, visit to a black pig breeder's 19 Hours: Possibility of dinner with typical menu at Ham Bar Varano de Melegari (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) From 9.30 to 12.30 guided visit of Dallara Automobili www.dallara.it max. 30 persons Booking essential: Open Doors Secretary: (+39) 0521 354156 InfoPoint Parma Ham Festival (Fiere di Parma): (+39) 0521 354156 12.30pm: Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants 2.30pm “Open Doors”, visit to a local ham factory Sunday 22 September Parma All day: Piazza Garibaldi - Portici del Grano From 6 to 30 September "Fifty years of the Crown" the history of Parma Ham told through images, videos, objects, and souvenirs from the Consortium's first fifty years Calestano (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) 9.30am: visit to the San Lucio cheese dairy in S. Vitale Baganza to watch Parmesan cheese being made (tasting and possibility of purchase) 11pm: “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory Noon: guided tour of the historic centre of Calestano all departures from in front of the Casa del Popolo 1pm: wine tasting of typical products at preferential prices (15 Euro) at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants (please check info on the site) Collecchio (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) All day: Fierino della Croce, with various stands around town 8am - 7pm: opening of the ancient parish church of Collecchio From 9.30am to 8pm in Piazza Repubblica "Green Day" an exhibition on the green economy 10am - 6pm: opening of the Tomato museum, Corte di Giarola - www.museidelcibo.it Possibility of guided tours - audioguide available in Italian and English - group reservations from Monday to Friday, tel. +39 333 236 2839 From 10am: “Open Doors”, visit to a local ham factory 10.30am and 2.30pm: guided tour of the Guatelli Museum at Ozzano Taro Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Sala Baganza (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm: visits to the Rocca Sanvitale with the sculptures of Jucci Ugolotti, and the Historic Farnese Garden from 10am: "Open Doors" tasting visits to a local ham factory From 11am: guided tours with tasting at the the cellar of the Azienda Agricola Palazzo, Via Pozzo 13, Castellaro, and possibility of lunch and dinner with prior booking -www.aziendaagricolapalazzo.com, tel. +39 0521 336124 or +39 335 667 0031,info@aziendaagricolapalazzo.com 3pm: "Il Giardino Magico" the Magic Garden treasure hun...to discover the Sanvitale, a game for children and grown-ups inside the Rocca Sanvitale and the "Garden of the Pomegranate" Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants Torrechiara 10am-6pm INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (Piazza Leoni) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME for visitors and campers, management of area used as camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna. 10am-9pm Ham Stand organised by the Women's Association of Torrechiara (Piazza Leoni) with entertainment for children from 6pm organised by the Cngei Scouts From 10am-6pm Many initiatives for children (in the Castle, the Cultural Centre and the town: details on the Ham Festival site Tel. +39 345 083 9016) Bizarre Grotesques, STORYTELLERS, "Fear Quashers": tests of courage and spells! 10am Bizarre Grotesques: inspired by the Castle's frescoes, a fun painting workshop to bring to life our own grotesque figures Duration 2 hours, 1 supervisor, min.12/max.16 children from 6/7 to 9/10 years old, €8 per child - organised by Orso Blu 10am STORYTELLERS in the company of dragons, knights, princesses, orcs and other fantastic and mythological characters. Duration approx. 1.5 hours, 1 narrator, min. 14 children from 4/5 to 7/8 years old, €5 per child - organised by Orso Blu 3pm "Fear Quashers": tests of courage and spells! challenges, magic and amulets to conquer our fears and strengthen our courage. Duration 2.5 hours, 2 supervisors, min. 15/max. 24 children from 6/7 to 9/10 years old, €10 per child organised by Orso Blu 11am-6pm every hour Olearia Special guided tours of the Castle organised by the Mélusine Cultural Association: with particular attention to the widespread cultivation of olive trees in the area, in the Middle Ages (in the Castle) During the day, in Torrechiara Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Tizzano Val Parma (free shuttle bus available, please check the site) All day: Potato Festival in Capriglio (Tizzano) with the possibility of lunch on the spot From 10am: “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory From 3pm to 6pm: opening of the parish church of San Pietro Apostolo in Costa di Tizzano Traversetolo 8am – 1.30pm: street market throughout the town From 10am: “Open Doors” visit to a local ham factory 10am - 7pm: opening of the Magnani Rocca Foundation, at Mamiano di Traversetolo And in addition, for the entire period from 7 to 22 September In Calestano Visit to the “Devil's Ravine” Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants (from 7 to 21 September, please check relevant info on site) At Lesignano de' Bagni From 10 to 16 September: visit to the Vallombrosan Badia Cavana Church, open from 9am to 7pm (booking essential, info +39 348 713 9810) From 6 to 15 September the restaurateurs of Lesignano de Bagni will be offering "The Parma Menu" to rediscover ancient recipes in honour of his majesty, the Ham (for more detailed info please check the Municipal website) Gourmet delights on a theme at the "Amici del Festival" restaurants In Sala Baganza 10am -1pm and 3pm - 6pm: visits to the Historic Farnese Garden and the Rocca Sanvitale, with the sculptures of Ugolotti Jucci From 10: guided visit, with prior booking, of the Romanesque Church of Talignano 10% discount on the scheduled activities for camper owners At Torrechiara Open 10am-6pm: INFO POINT "We take care of you" Tel. +39 345 083 9016 (In the square at Torrechiara) donnetorrechiara@gmail.com WELCOME and assistance for visitors and campers, management of area used as a camper park, shuttles for visits to wineries participating in Prosciutto in Vigna and, on request, to Dairies and Ham Factories. Opening Hours 10am-1pm, 3pm-6pm (except Monday) IAT Office Torrechiara Castle Tel. +39 0521 355009 www.portaletorrechiara.it iat@comune.langhirano.pr.it Prosciutto in Vigna in the magnificent scenery of the castle of Torrechiara, Visits to wine cellars, wine-tastings, events and walks among the vines. Download full program on www.portaletorrechiara.it Details and shuttle bus availability from INFO POINT Tel. +39 345 083 9016 Torrechiara Castle Opening Hours: Tuesday from 10.30 to 19.30 (last admission at 7pm) - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: from 8.30am to 7.30pm (last admission at 7pm). Closed on Mondays. Benedictine Abbey of Santa Maria della Neve (Via della Badia, 28) Open from 9am to Noon and from 3pm to 6pm Mountain bike rental for free tours (by prior booking only) Info: IAT +39 0521 355009 iat@comune.langhirano.pr.it info@astorrechiara.it Italian Mountain Bike School +39 340 764 4221 At Tizzano Val Parma Possibility of camper stopover, for info, tel. +39 0521 860115, galvani.m@tiscali.it