Sunday 12 September

Langhirano

8:00: National Off Road meeting of the Prosciutto Memorial Giovanni Guerci; entries and start at the Esso petrol station of Cascinapiano-Langhirano, tel. +39 335 8096707

9:00: Off-road motorcycle meeting, at the Alpini headquarters in via Nenni (tel. +39 335 8253000, 329 5742818)
From 9:30 to 12:00 at Torrechiara: aperitif for visitors from the Consorzio Vini dei Colli di Parma and camper information and sorting point, P.zza di Torrechiara

10:00-20:00: games for children at the Museo del Prosciutto (ham museum), via Bocchialini 7

11:00: “Il cibo come cultura. Il maiale” (Food as culture. The pig): lesson by historian Laura Fenelli (Kunsthistorisches Institut Florenz), at the Museo del Prosciutto (ham museum), via Bocchialini 7  (www.museidelcibo.it, tel. +39 (0)521 864324)

12:00: Laboratorio del Gusto (Taste Workshop): “Prosciutto & Vini & Vinili” (Ham & Wines & Vinyl Discs), tasting with Marco Epifani and the chef Alberto Rossetti, with live music – cost of tasting 20 euros; at the Museo del Prosciutto (ham museum), via Bocchialini 7, for info: Marco Epifani +39 335 8050080, info@inotio.it; Cinzia Giacopinelli tel. +39 340 9336054

12:00: “I Sapori del Giallo” (the flavours of detective novels). Meetings with authors at lunch and at dinner; cortile parrocchiale - parish courtyard; (info@librerialiberamente.it; tel. +39 (0)521 864360)

16:30-17.30: “Prize-winning quality: presentation of Vini dei Colli of Parma, in collaboration with the Vini dei Colli Consortium at the Prosciutteria (ham shop) in Via Garibaldi

16:00: “Local production and territory”: meeting with the guest ham Wolf di Sauris-Udine, Sala Consigliare (council chamber) of the Municipality

16:30-18:00: “I Sapori del Giallo” (the flavours of detective novels): meetings with investigative journalists; cortile parrocchiale - parish courtyard; (info@librerialiberamente.it; tel. +39 (0)521 864360)

17:00: Hand ham slicing competition. The best slicers of the ham factories of Parma challenge each other in a competition of skill and precision

From 19:30: “I Sapori del Giallo” (the flavours of detective novels): meetings with authors at lunch and dinner; cortile parrocchiale - parish courtyard, (info@librerialiberamente.it; tel. +39 (0)521 864360)

21:00: Ballroom dancing, Ferrari school courtyard

21:30: Cristiano De André concert, in P.le Melli.

And then, all day:
- “Finestre aperte” (open windows):  the ham factories open their doors to visitors. Bus shuttle service from p.le Corridoni (Langhirano bus station)
- “Pani e Prosciutti” (breads and hams): the Prosciutterie (ham shops) offer old and new combinations of ham with various varieties of Italian bread, Prosciutterie in Langhirano
- Visit at at the Museo del Prosciutto (ham museum), via Bocchialini 7  (www.museidelcibo.it, tel. +39 (0)521 864324)
- “Lesignano de’…. prosciutti”, gastronomic veranda and infopoint of producers from Lesignano de’ Bagni
- Giacomo Monica exhibition: paintings, drawings, sculptures by a versatile artist; various places in Langhirano
- “The Ham Festival hosts the Sauris ham”, an example of the richness and variety of local Italian salami, Langhirano town centre
- Antique Market, streets of Langhirano
- Market of Versilia-Forte dei Marmi Consortium, High Quality; various places in Langhirano.
For info: Festival Office: tel. +39 (0)521 996647.

Lesignano de Bagni

9:00: Bicycle ride in the hills, non-competitive excursion: route no. 1 - bicycle ride in the hills, route no. 2 - technical excursion on mountain bike. Meeting and start point in Piazza Marconi; refreshment points at local Ham Factories

13:30:  2nd Memorial Aldo Gandini, “Piccola Freccia delle Valli Parmensi” cycle race, junior category. The start is at the Rapid Marore Club of Parma, Via del Lazzaretto, then the planned route goes to Lesignano, through Via degli Argini. The planned meeting time is 17:00, in P.zza IV Novembre in Lesignano.
For info: Ufficio Cultura, tel. +39 (0)521 850213; f.adorni@comune.lesignano-debagni.pr.it

Neviano degli Arduini

“THE MOUNTAIN AND ITS PARKS: HEALTHY FOODS IN A NATURAL OASIS”
10:00:  Trekking to Monte Fuso: nature tour setting off from the Monte Fuso Tourism Centre and tasting on return. Sports activities at the Centre: mountain biking, trip on horseback, archery. Opening of three museums: Museo dei Lucchetti (Locks) in Cedogno, Uomo Ambiente (Man Environment) in Bazzano, Museo della Resistenza (Underground Movement) in Sasso. Possibility of visiting the parish churches Pieve di Sasso and Pieve di Bazzano.
The Monte Fuso Camper area with facilities will be available for use.
For info: Monte Fuso tourism centre, tel. +39 (0)521 840151, parcofuso@provincia.parma.it; Town Hall: tel. +39 (0)521 843222.

Tizzano Val Parma

“THE MOUNTAIN AND ITS PARKS: THE GOOD AIR THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE”
10:30, at Schia:  Trekking to the Great Beech Tree: nature tour inside the Regional Park of the Valli del Cedra e del Parma (Cedra and Parma River Valleys). Setting off from Schia–Chalet Pian della Giara, with tasting on return.
An easy excursion that with a circular route will lead to discovery of the north side of Monte Caio, to reach the picturesque dell where the “Great Beech Tree”, the majestic and ancient patriarch of the valley, has stood for centuries. A route of great naturalistic and landscape interest, which in particular develops geomorphological and botanical themes. On return, at Pian delle Giare, there will be a tasting of Parma Ham. Daily fee: € 10 (free for children under 12), booking necessary at +39 338 4406874. Meeting place: Sunday morning at 10:30 at Pian delle Giare (Località Schia); end of excursion planned for 14:30, then tasting of Parma Ham.
For info and booking:
tel. Guide: +39 338 4406874, e-mail: marcellocantarelli@virgilio.it - www.macignovivo.it
Associazione ProSchia +39 338 1824609 - www.schiamontecaio.it

From 15:00 to 20:00, in Lagrimone: Prosciutteria in Piazza (ham shop in the square) with musical entertainment

From 15:00 to 18:00, in Moragnano and Tizzano Val Parma, possibility of visiting the S. Giuliana church in Moragnano and the Pieve di S. Pietro Apostolo parish church in Tizzano, locality of Costa.

All day, in Capoponte: “Finestre Aperte” (open windows)
 
All day, in Tizzano Val Parma, at the Casa Nuova holiday farm: “Non solo porcini” (not only edible boletus): besides tasting excellent ham based dishes, the day is dedicated to the discovery of mushrooms. Morning: a walk in the woods to collect carpophores and first guidelines for recognizing them. Afternoon: mounting of mycological exhibition.
Booking necessary:  +39 (0)521 868278; www.agriturismocasanuova.com

All day, in Schia: menu dedicated to the Parma Ham Festival and entertainment at the "Il Rifugio" restaurant www.schia.it/rifugio. For info and bookings, tel. +39 (0)521 868181, 347 4523927
For the whole weekend, possibility of tasting menus with local products at the restaurants of the Municipality. For the whole period, there is also the possibility of camping at Schia and other arrangements for overnight stays at holiday farms and B&B.
For info: www.comune.tizzano-val-parma.pr.it; uff.turismo@comune.tizzano-val-parma.pr.it - tel. +39 (0)521 868936; www.prolocotizzanovalparma.it; info@prolocotizzanovalparma.it; www.schiamontecaio.it; proschia@hotmail.it
www.campeggioschia.it info@campeggioschia.it

Calestano

From 10:00: non-guided visit to the “Salti del Diavolo” (devil's jumps). The spectacular outcrop is a sedimentary formation of the Cretaceous period (80/82 million years ago) that is a 5 km long alignment of huddled rock needles and walls that emerge suddenly for several dozen metres above the surrounding terrain. The name comes from a curious legend about the devil and a hermit (at Calestano take the road for Chiastre -10 km, towards Berceto).
For info:  Pro Loco Calestano  tel. +39 327 7476467; Assessore Turismo Comune tel. +39 320 4231028, e mail:bertani.parma@libero.it

Sala Baganza

From 10:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00:
- visit to the Rocca Sanvitale fortress, which was built by the will of the Sanvitale family in 1461 and is full of fascinating stories of heroes narrated by the sixteenth century frescoes; subsequently inhabited by the Farnese family, who built the Potager Garden and by the Borbone family, who commissioned the neoclassic Oratorio dell’Assunta. Booking is required for a guided visit
- visit, by booking only, to the Pieve di Talignano parish church: built in the 12th century,  it was annexed to a hospice for pilgrims because it is located on the Via Francigena. The edifice is aisleless and covered by a barrel vault; it still has the original structure in the apse, bell tower and facade. The rare lunette with the psychostasy, weighing of the souls, is outstanding.
- free visit to the Boschi di Carrega Regional Park, where nature meets history. Ancient chestnut woods, oak trees, conifers and beech trees and a very rich fauna surround various late eighteenth century buildings, the Casino dei Boschi, the residence of Maria Luigia, the Casinetto dei Boschi (court theatre), the Ghiacciaia (ice-house) and Maria Amalia's baths
- Rocca Sanvitale: exhibition of Berkel slicing machines and scales by “L’Officina dei Ricordi” of Sala Baganza

From 10:00: “Finestre Aperte” (open windows), visit inside the ham factories

From 12:00: Prosciutterie (Ham Shops).

From 15:00: Historic garden of the Rocca: PARMA HAM: PARTLY FOR PLAY,  PARTLY FOR SPORT, play-sport festivities for children, teenagers and adults: Rock Face with the CAI (Italian Alpine Club), Rowing, F1 Car Simulator, Weight Lifting  (Regional Team), Strike zone, Mini Motorbike Circuit, American Football with Panthers, Rugby Parma, Baseball, Football, Ju jitsu, Karate, Kinomana, Kick Boxing, Handball, Hockey, Minigolf, Volleyball, Skating, Spinning, Fencing, Table Tennis, Martial Arts, Badminton, Basket, Cycling, Cross Fit, Modern Dance, Fitball, Pilates (Dynamic Stretch), Stretching, Super Gag, Total Body

17:30: Interactive laboratory for children and teenagers: “Scienza a merenda”  (science at snack time) by the Googol Association
And also excursion with guide to the Boschi di Carrega Regional Park. 
For info: Iat Sala Baganza – Collecchio – Felino  tel. +39 (0)521 331342- 331343, fax +39 (0)521 336429. Contacts Rosa Carcelli  Zara Safi,  iatsala@comune.sala-baganza.pr.it - r.carcelli@comune.sala-baganza.pr.it

Felino

From 10:00:
- visit to the Castle, external walk to the manor built in 890 and modified over the centuries to achieve its greatest splendour with the Rossi family. The building is square and massive with four corner towers and the original moat; www.castellodifelino.it
- visit to the Museo del Salame (Salami Museum), located inside the renovated cellars of the Felino Castle, that tells of the bond between the territory and the tradition of making the product; www.museodelsalamefelino.org
For info: Iat Sala Baganza – Collecchio – Felino  tel. +39 (0)521 331342- 331343, fax +39 (0)521 336429. Contacts Rosa Carcelli  Zara Safi,  iatsala@comune.sala-baganza.pr.it - r.carcelli@comune.sala-baganza.pr.it

Collecchio

From 10:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00:
- visit to the Ettore Guatelli Museum in Ozzano Taro, museum of everyday life, with displayed objects that tell of a bygone history, the history of the peasant civilization that relives through the vestiges and the ancient knowledge of the oral tradition kept here; www.museoguatelli.it
- visit to the Parco Regionale Fluviale del Taro (Taro River Regional Park), a protected area that follows the course of the river Taro: woods, pebbly riverbank, ponds, habitat of 250 species of migratory birdlife. Ten walkable paths.
For info: Iat Sala Baganza – Collecchio – Felino  tel. +39 (0)521 331342- 331343, fax +39 (0)521 336429. Contacts Rosa Carcelli  Zara Safi,  iatsala@comune.sala-baganza.pr.it - r.carcelli@comune.sala-baganza.pr.it