Food festivals and events in Lucca e Garfagnana 2026
“Lucca with its magnificent walls and the Garfagnana with its mountains celebrate the IGP farro, chestnuts, and biroldo.”
Farro and Chestnuts
Upcoming Events
Sagra del panigaccio
Sagra della zuppa di Aquilea
Farro della Garfagnana
Ancient cereal cultivated in Garfagnana, the base of soups and salads.
Festa del farro
The walls of Lucca are the only Renaissance walls in Italy that remain completely intact and walkable.
Giacomo Puccini was born in Lucca in 1858 and his birthplace is now a museum.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Pane di patate della Garfagnana
Soft and fragrant bread made with potatoes in the dough.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
Luminara di Santa Croce
Nighttime procession with the Volto Santo illuminated by thousands of candles.
Festa della Castagna in Garfagnana
Celebration of the chestnut in the mountain villages of Garfagnana.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco dell'Orecchiella
Protected area of the Garfagnana Apennines with forests and wildlife.
Parco delle Alpi Apuane
The Apuan Alps with marble quarries and breathtaking landscapes.
Personaggi Illustri
Giacomo Puccini
ComposerThe great composer of Tosca, La Bohème and Turandot, born in Lucca in 1858.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Garfagnana was called the Island of the Devil by Ludovico Ariosto, who served as governor of the area.”
Domande Frequenti
1What PDO and IGP products are found in Lucca and Garfagnana?expand_more
In Lucca and Garfagnana there are 3 protected designation products, including: Farro della Garfagnana (IGP), Olio Lucca (DOP), Pane di patate della Garfagnana (PAT).
2What should you eat in Lucca and Garfagnana?expand_more
Typical dishes of Lucca and Garfagnana include: Zuppa di farro della Garfagnana, Tordelli lucchesi, Buccellato di Lucca. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic tradition of the territory.
3What are the most famous festivals in Lucca and Garfagnana?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Lucca and Garfagnana: Lucca Comics & Games (Lucca, October-November); Sagra del Farro (Garfagnana, August); Luminara di Santa Croce (Lucca, September 13).
4What natural parks are there in Lucca and Garfagnana?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Lucca and Garfagnana include: Parco dell'Orecchiella (Regional Park), Parco delle Alpi Apuane (Regional Park).
5Who organizes the festivals in Lucca and Garfagnana?expand_more
Festivals in Lucca and Garfagnana are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Lucca, Consorzio del Farro della Garfagnana. These Pro Loco associations and organizations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.