U Mele in Festa
Corsican PDO Honey Fair, Murzo (Corse-du-Sud)
About U Mele in Festa
U Mele in Festa, the Honey Day, is the only event in Corsica entirely dedicated to Corsican PDO honey and its derived products. Organised annually by the Saint-Laurent Association in the village of Murzo, in Corse-du-Sud, at an altitude of 600 metres in the heart of the Liamone valley, the fair traditionally takes place on the last Sunday of September.
U Mele in Festa — the Honey Day in Murzo
U Mele in Festa is the major annual fair dedicated to Corsican PDO honey, organised every year in the village of Murzo, at an altitude of 600 metres in the Liamone valley, in the Deux-Sorru region (Corse-du-Sud). It is the only day on the island entirely dedicated to honey and its derived products.
A Showcase for Corsican PDO Honey
The fair showcases the six varieties of honey benefiting from the Corsican Protected Designation of Origin: spring, spring maquis, maquis honeydew, chestnut grove, summer maquis and autumn maquis. Alongside the beekeepers, more than 80 stands of island producers and artisans — potters, basket weavers, jewellers, painters, jam makers, distillers — take over the village streets to introduce the public to the richness of Corsican terroirs and savoir-faire.
A Gastronomic and Cultural Event
The day revolves around honey tastings and derived products (candies, nougats, meads, natural cosmetics), educational workshops on the role of bees and pollination, and a large convivial meal served under a marquee at 12:30 PM, entirely cooked with Corsican honey. Musical and cultural entertainment enlivens the afternoon, and free games as well as creative workshops are offered to children.
An Event Rooted in the Territory
Organised by the Saint-Laurent Association of Murzo, in partnership with the Fédération Fiere di Corsica and the Chamber of Agriculture of Corse-du-Sud, U Mele in Festa actively participates in the promotion of island beekeeping and the tourist attractiveness of the Deux-Sorru region.
U Mele in Festa — edition 2026
2026 edition of U Mele in Festa — the Honey Day in Murzo, Corse-du-Sud, organized on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 9 AM to 6 PM. Free admission.
U Mele in Festa 2026 — Honey Day in Murzo
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the village of Murzo, nestled at an altitude of 600 meters in the Liamone valley (Deux-Sorru region, Corse-du-Sud), hosts the new edition of U Mele in Festa, the only day in Corsica entirely dedicated to Corsican AOP honey and its derived products.
From 9 AM to 6 PM, the village streets come alive with over 80 stands of island producers and artisans. Passionate beekeepers, potters, basket weavers, jewelry designers, painters: all present their expertise to visitors who come to browse, taste, and exchange.
Corsican AOP honey in the spotlight
The event highlights the six varieties of Corsican AOP honey (spring, spring maquis, maquis honeydews, chestnut grove, summer maquis, autumn maquis) as well as their derived products: candies, jams, nougats, meads, natural cosmetics. Tasting stands animated by beekeepers allow visitors to discover the diversity of flavors and beekeeping terroirs of the island.
A festive and family-friendly day
At 12:30 PM, a large meal is served under a marquee, entirely cooked with Corsican honey (reservations required with the organizer). The afternoon is punctuated by musical and cultural entertainment, as well as educational workshops on the role of bees and pollination. For children, free games and creative workshops are offered throughout the day.
The event is organized by the Association Saint-Laurent of Murzo, in partnership with the Fédération Fiere di Corsica and the Chambre d'agriculture de Corse-du-Sud.
Programme U Mele in Festa 2026
Sunday, September 27, 2026 — Murzo Village (9 AM → 6 PM)
- 9:00 AM — Stands open: over 80 producers and artisans set up in the village streets (AOP beekeepers, potters, basket weavers, jewelers, painters).
- Morning — Tastings of Corsican AOP honeys and their derived products, beekeeping demonstrations, educational workshops on bees and pollination.
- 12:30 PM — Large meal served under a marquee, entirely cooked with Corsican honey (reservations required with the organizer).
- Afternoon — Musical and cultural entertainment, free games and creative workshops for children, meetings with producers.
- 6:00 PM — End of the day.
The detailed hourly program (concerts, workshops, demonstrations) is usually communicated in the weeks leading up to the event on the official Facebook page and on the website u-mele-in-festa.com.
Highlights U Mele in Festa 2026
- The only Corsican day entirely dedicated to the island's AOP honey
- Over 80 stands of island producers and artisans
- Meal under a marquee cooked with Corsican honey (reservations required)
- Educational workshops on bees and pollination
- Musical entertainment, free games and creative workshops for children
- Exceptional mountain setting, Liamone valley at 600 m altitude
Prices U Mele in Festa 2026
Practical information — U Mele in Festa
Practical Information
Location
Village of Murzo, 20160 Murzo, Corse-du-Sud. The event takes place in the village streets, at an altitude of 600 m in the Liamone valley.
Access
Murzo is located about a 1-hour drive northeast of Ajaccio. Access only by road (D4 then D4a). Parking on the outskirts of the village (expect to walk a few minutes on busy days).
Hours
Fair open from 9 AM to 6 PM. Meal under marquee served at 12:30 PM (by reservation).
Prices
Free admission. Lunch under marquee by reservation with the organiser.
Contact
Association Saint-Laurent, Murzo (20160).
Email : [email protected]
Official website : u-mele-in-festa.com
Facebook : U mele in festa Murzu
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Village de Murzo
Village de Murzo, 20160 Murzo, 20160 Murzo