The village fairs in Corsica (festivals linked to agricultural harvests and typical local artisanal products) are supported and promoted by a Federation (FFRAAC) which intends to relaunch the professions of agricultural products and artisans on the French island, and is structured as a association that brings together eighteen organizations of fairs and markets that take place annually from April to December.
In organized events, all stands, which must meet certain requirements for the renewal of federal certification, are checked at each edition. In order to be able to boast the brand and participate, agricultural producers and artisans must operate on the island throughout the year, present products resulting from specific know-how and not display any items for resale.
The Federation of rural agricultural and craft fairs of Corsica, whose motto is “Autonomy and Solidarity”, has among its objectives the promotion of local activities, products and services, agricultural professions and island craftsmanship, strengthening island sectors through popular events, supporting the rural fair concept and strengthening fairs and markets.
The events certified by the FFRAAC are the following:
- Wine Fair;
- New Oil Festival;
- Cheese Fair;
- Nature Festival;
- Bread Fair;
- Wheat Festival;
- Olive Fair;
- Wood and Forest Festival;
- Highlander Market;
- Aullene Fair;
- Almond Fair;
- Countryman Tourism Fair;
- Knife Festival;
- Baracci Fair – Water and Health;
- Fig Festival;
- Feast of the Senses;
- The Apple Celebration;
- Chestnut Fair.
Agricultural and artisan fairs in Corsica in 2024
The 2024 calendar of events certified by the FFRAAC runs from April to December as every year; here are the specific dates and locations.
- Oliu Novu Festival – 6 and 7 April 2024 in Santa Lucia di Tallano.
- u Casgiu Fair – 4 and 5 May 2024 in Venaco.
- u Vinu Fair – 11 and 12 May 2024 in Isola Rossa.
- Nature Festival – 19 May 2024 in Murzo.
- u Pane Fair – 15 and 16 June 2024 in Lumio.
- Feast of u Granu – 22 and 23 June 2024 in Central Corsica.
- Alivu Fair – 20 and 21 July 2024 in Montegrosso.
- Festival of u Legnu et di a Furesta – 20 and 21 July 2024 in Noceta.
- Mercatu Muntagnolu – 27 July 2024 in Riventosa.
- Auddè Fair – 27 July 2024 in Aullene.
- Amandulu Fair – 2, 3 and 4 August 2024 in Aregno.
- u Turisimu Campagnolu Fair – 2, 3 and 4 August 2024 in Sollacaro.
- Cultedda festival – (dates to be defined) in Cuttoli-Corticchiato.
- Baracci Fair, Water and Health – 10 and 11 August 2024 in Olmeto.
- U Ficu Festival – 14 and 15 September 2024 in Peri.
- Feast of the Senses – 21 and 22 September 2024 in Argiusta-Moriccio.
- U Mele in Festa – 22 September 2024 in Murzo.
- Castagna Fair – 6, 7 and 8 December 2024 in Bocognano.
How to get to Corsica by sea
To reach the French island in the Mediterranean, a valid solution can be represented by ferries to Corsica, which depart from peninsular Italy, Sardinia or mainland France. As regards the italian departure ports, the Genoa – Ajaccio line is operational from June to September, the Genoa – Bastia from May to October; the Livorno – Bastia route is annual, while the Piombino – Bastia route only takes place on weekends in high season. It is also possible to reach Bonifacio from Santa Teresa di Gallura (northern Sardinia) all year round.
