Festa di' Baccello (Fava Bean Festival)

The Festa di' Baccello returns to San Quirico in Collina to celebrate one of the undisputed stars of Tuscan cuisine. Over the weekend of May 9-10, the Montespertoli Arci Circle transforms into a gastronomic experience centered on tradition and quality, where fresh and delicious fava beans become the true guests of honor.

But what is a baccello? It's the fava bean pod, a spring legume with a thousand-year history in Tuscan peasant tradition. Eaten fresh in spring, it represents the arrival of a new season and the rebirth of the fields. In Tuscany, it's enjoyed in soups, as a side dish, or simply with bread and cheese.

Beyond baccello-based dishes, the festival offers a complete journey through local flavors with regional products and traditional ficattole, while also catering to vegetarian and vegan diets. Food stalls will be open Saturday from 7:00 PM to midnight and Sunday from 12:00 to 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM to midnight, allowing visitors to enjoy specialties at different times of the day.

But the Festa di' Baccello is more than just food: Sunday comes alive with craft markets from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, e-bike tours through the Tuscan hills (advance booking recommended), free guided walks through the territory, and live music in the afternoon. A perfect setting for families too, who will find games and entertainment for children from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. An unmissable opportunity to discover authentic Tuscany through its flavors and traditions.