Sagra della polenta e dei frutti del sottobosco

In the heart of the Rimini Apennines, the mountain village of Perticara transforms in September into an authentic celebration of autumn culinary traditions. The Sagra della Polenta e dei Frutti del Sottobosco is an event that captures the essence of the Romagna mountains: here, polenta—the undisputed queen of peasant tables—is prepared following the slow, reliable rhythms of tradition, cooked in characteristic copper cauldrons and served steaming with wild boar ragù, fragrant porcini mushrooms, or intense alpine cheese. Alongside the main course, the festival offers a sensory journey through forest treasures: artisanal jams of blackberries and blueberries, roasted chestnuts still warm from the fire, rustic pies prepared from family recipes passed down through generations, and sophisticated mushroom and truffle dishes that celebrate the richness of the Apennine landscape. Every taste is an opportunity to discover how mountain communities have always transformed nature's bounty into dishes of extraordinary quality. But the Sagra is far more than a gastronomic festival: it is an event celebrating the entire territory, featuring local craft stalls, folk performances evoking popular traditions, natural history exhibitions dedicated to the biodiversity of Monte Aquilone Park, and guided walks along trails surrounding the village. An immersive experience where food becomes the language through which to rediscover the cultural roots and wild beauty of the Apennines.