The local festival at the same time celebrates this important moment for the town and surrounding area with many events and gastronomic stands filling the centre of Vignola and concludes with a colourful parade of flowers and floats.

Cherries in the zone come in many varieties and mature in different stages; first the 'Durone Bigarreau', then the 'Mora di Vignola', 'Nero I' and 'Anella' with the 'Nero II' and 'Ciliegione' by mid June.

For the rest of the year, the Vignola tourism authorities have grouped together the principal localities and main annual events in a gastronomic route or 'Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori'.

Its full title is 'The Wine and Flavors Route of the Cities of the Cherry Castles in the Hills Between Bologna and Modena'. Well, 15 territories, 2 mountain communities, 2 regional parks, 23 associations and over 5000 private cultivators need a lot of space.

Other events to look out for are the Half Marathon of 'Traditional Balsamic Vinegar' in Spilamberto, the 'Festival of Curious Flavours' (see image above) in Casalecchio di Reno and 'Mortadella Please' in Zola Predosa.

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