Food festivals and events in Maremma 2026
“The Maremma in Tuscany is a wild land of butteri and cinghiali, with festivals where game cuisine takes center stage.”
Wild Boar and Cowboys
Upcoming Events
Festa dello Sport e della Vacca Maremmana
Morellino di Scansano
Red wine made from Sangiovese grapes from the Maremma hills.
The Maremma butteri challenged and defeated Buffalo Bill's cowboys in Rome in 1890.
Pitigliano is known as 'the Little Jerusalem' for the ancient Jewish community that lived there since the 15th century.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Pecorino Toscano
Sheep's milk cheese with soft or semi-hard texture from the Maremma countryside.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
Butteri della Maremma
The Tuscan cowboys—skilled horsemen who have managed herds of Maremma cattle since the Middle Ages.
Torciata di San Giuseppe
A giant bonfire in Pitigliano that bids farewell to winter, rooted in Etruscan tradition.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Regionale della Maremma
A coastal park featuring sand dunes, pine forests, and butteri on horseback.
Riserva Naturale Diaccia Botrona
A wetland reserve near Castiglione della Pescaia with abundant birdlife and flamingos.
Personaggi Illustri
Giosuè Carducci
PoetNobel Prize winner who spent his childhood in Castagneto Carducci in Maremma.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Bottarga di Orbetello is crafted in the lagoon using Etruscan techniques that are 2,500 years old.”
Domande Frequenti
1Which protected designation products are found in Maremma?expand_more
Maremma is home to three protected designation products, including: Morellino di Scansano (DOCG), Bottarga di Orbetello (Slow Food Presidium), and Pecorino Toscano (DOP).
2What should I eat in Maremma?expand_more
Signature Maremma dishes include: Acquacotta, Tortelli maremmani, and Cinghiale in umido. Each dish tells the story of the territory's gastronomic heritage.
3What are the most famous festivals in Maremma?expand_more
Notable festivals and events in Maremma include: Torciata di San Giuseppe (Pitigliano, March 19); Morellino Classica (Scansano, July-August); Sagra del Cinghiale (Capalbio, September).
4What natural parks are there in Maremma?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Maremma include: Parco Regionale della Maremma (Regional Park) and Riserva Naturale Diaccia Botrona (Nature Reserve).
5Who organizes the festivals in Maremma?expand_more
Maremma's festivals are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Pitigliano and the Consorzio Morellino di Scansano. These associations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.