Sagra dell'oliva dolce di Bitetto (Bitetto Sweet Olive Festival)

The Sagra dell'Oliva Dolce di Bitetto celebrates one of the most iconic symbols of local agriculture in the Terra di Bari: the table olive produced from the native Tèrmite di Bitetto cultivar. Known for its firm, crunchy flesh and a savory flavor profile with subtle acidity and pleasant bitter undertones, this variety is harvested at the onset of veraison and prepared for table consumption whole, pitted, or sliced. Throughout the festival, the center of Bitetto comes alive with food and wine stalls run by olive growers, local farms, restaurateurs, and community associations. The event offers visitors the perfect opportunity to taste the sweet table olive alongside a wide array of traditional Pugliese culinary specialties, accompanied by cultural events, music, and gatherings spotlighting the region's rich agricultural heritage.