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Sagra du Michettin
location_onSan Giorgio di Albenga, Riviera di Ponente
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Date
July 21 – July 26, 2026
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Free
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Audience
Everyone
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The Sagra du Michettin in San Giorgio di Albenga is one of the most anticipated events of the Ligurian summer, an unmissable opportunity to savour the most authentic culinary traditions of Western Liguria. From July 21 to 26, 2026, the village comes alive around the celebrated fried bread, the michettin, prepared according to traditional recipes with potatoes, flour, milk and yeast, cooked fresh in large terracotta pots that release an irresistible aroma through the streets of the town centre. Beyond the undisputed star of the show, the festival offers a rich selection of typical local dishes: ravioli, polenta with various sauces, pesto gnocchetti, grilled meat and vegetables, fried squid and traditional desserts. Yet it is far more than just a food festival: live music, quality musical performances, photography exhibitions and sacred art displays create a festive and cultural atmosphere that engages visitors of all ages. The event represents the perfect blend of gastronomic tradition and cultural entertainment, with local artists, craftspeople and merchants showcasing their products, alongside games for children and teenagers that make the sagra a major family-friendly attraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michettin?expand_more
Michettin is the famous fried bread of Ligurian tradition, prepared with a dough made from potatoes, flour, milk and yeast, cooked fresh in large terracotta pots. It is the signature dish of the Sagra du Michettin.
What other culinary specialities can I find at the festival?expand_more
Besides michettin, you will find ravioli, polenta with various sauces, pesto gnocchetti, grilled meat and vegetables, fried squid and a rich assortment of traditional Ligurian desserts.
What activities and entertainment are planned?expand_more
The festival features musical performances, live music, chamber, classical and sacred music sessions, photography exhibitions, displays of sacred art and antique agricultural equipment, games for children and teenagers, as well as local craftspeople and merchants selling their wares.
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