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Sagra del maiale (Pork Festival)
location_onVilla Baldassarri, Salento
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Date
September 4 – September 5, 2026
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Admission
Free
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Audience
Everyone
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The Sagra del Maiale returns to enliven the village of Villa Baldassarri, a hamlet of Guagnano in the heart of Salento. Founded in the 1990s and now a traditional late-summer fixture, the festival celebrates authentic local flavors with a rich culinary itinerary dedicated to pork, prepared in various specialties such as sausage, roast porchetta, tender stewed pork pieces (pezzetti), and cured pork belly (ventresca). The gastronomic offerings also feature vegetarian alternatives, traditional Salento-style snails, seasonal fruits including grapes, watermelon, and prickly pears, as well as artisanal gelato, all paired with local red wine and chilled beer. The evenings will be further enlivened by live music performances and entertainment.
Text generated with AI based on the sources provided.Frequently Asked Questions
When does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place from Friday, September 4, 2026, to Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Where is the event held?expand_more
The event is held in Villa Baldassarri.
What culinary specialties can be found at the festival?expand_more
In addition to various pork specialties (sausage, porchetta, stewed pieces, ventresca), the menu offers vegetarian dishes, traditional Salento snails, seasonal fruit (grapes, watermelon, prickly pears), artisanal gelato, local red wine, and beer.
What kind of entertainment is scheduled?expand_more
The festival evenings will be enlivened by live music and entertainment.
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