theItaly is a country rich in traditionswhich come to life especially on the occasion of festivals, unique events where you can fully breathe the essence and authenticity of the territory where we find ourselves. These popular festivals also represent aopportunity to discover small towns which, for one reason or another, do not appear in the classic tourist routes, but no less worthy of being visited for that reason.
Festivals can be created to celebrate different events, from related onesagriculture as the harvest to those of religious matrixorganized to pay homage to the boss. There is no shortage of the most delicious festivals, that is, those created to tell a specific story gastronomic product chosen as a symbol of the territory. All in a unique atmosphere where you create a sense of community really special.
These are the most beautiful food festivals in the countries of Italy selected by SiViaggia.
XVI National Festival of the most beautiful towns in Italy, Calabria
From the 6th to the 8th of Septemberthe countries of Oriole e Imperial Fortress will be the protagonists of the most important annual demonstration of the Association I Borghi più Belli d’Italia. The event, supported by Calabria regionit will be full of conferences, debates, exhibitions and tastings. This is a very important event because it not only allows us to raise awareness of the immense artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of the 362 countries that are part of the Association, but also offers the opportunity to face the problems of the life of the little ones countries
Sassello amaretto festival, province of Savona
What is one of Liguria’s most loved sweet specialties? Of course themacaroons! And where to prove it if not in the country where he was born in the second half of the nineteenth century? We are talking about Sassellu, in the province of Savona, where the production of macaroons is a serious matter: it is done as before, with only sugar, almonds and eggs. Among the streets of the historic center of one of the The most beautiful countries in ItalytheSeptember 8you can taste the famous dessert from the stands of the most famous factories such as Virginia or La Sassellese. There is no shortage of other typical delicacies that you can try in local restaurants.
Bottarga Festival in Cabras, Oristano
Even out of season, the Sardinia it offers many opportunities to discover it and, one of these is certainly the festival dedicated to one of its most precious products: the mullet bottarga. U September 14 and 15the village of Cabras, in the province of Oristano, welcomes you great chefs to share the culture and excellence of the area with visitors with an eye to sustainability. On this occasion, restaurants will welcome you in the main squares of the city with special menus based on bottarga and local products.
Varola Festival in Melfi, Potenza
From October 18 to 20the historic town of Melfi, one of the most important towns in Basilicata both from the economic, touristic and historical point of view, organizes the Festa di Varola. During these days, the chestnut will be the real protagonist together with many other initiatives designed to entertain the participants such as music, dances and food stands also dedicated to other local specialties.
Cardoncello Festival in Minervino Munge, Barletta-Andria-Trani
He October 26 and 27in the authentic village of Minervinu Murge, the feast of his majesty the “cardoncello mushroom” will be held, a fixed and unmissable event for many tasters. Minervino is one of the stages of the biggest event Cardoncello on the Road which also touches the Puglia towns of Poggiorsini, Spinazzola, Gravina in Puglia and Ruvo di Puglia. During this festival you also have the opportunity to discover the places of interest in the country such as the Grotta di San Michele or the Civic Archaeological Museum.
Boar festival in Chianni, province of Pisa
The village of Chianni organizes since 1976 the famous wild boar festival, created to make known the ancient peasant cuisine of its origins. This year it will be held in Novemberfrom the 7th to the 10th and from the 14th to the 17th The event is not only the opportunity to try this specialty through many different recipes, but also the opportunity to discover the city and its territory, rich in nature, landscape and food and wine itineraries. deeply rooted in the land of the Etruscans.
Sweet Olive Festival in Bitetto, province of Bari
Return to Bitetto, authentic village of the network of Pugliathe Sweet Olive Festival: from September 20 to 22on the occasion of the XXXI edition of the event, there will be two days dedicated to the food and wine culture of the area. In particular, the attention will be dedicated to the Baresana olive in the Termite di Bitetto variety, told through the passion and professionalism of the great producers, restaurateurs and local olive traders.
Arborea Polenta Festival
It will happen on October 19 and 20in the town of Arborea, in Sardinia, the expected Polenta Festival. The festival represents a unique opportunity to learn the history and culture of Sardinia through a dish that unites the island with the gastronomic traditions of other Italian countries, with which it is twinned. The program also includes many other stands and activities designed to entertain the participants.