Sagra dei Pici

The Sagra dei Pici at Celle sul Rigo returns to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: the 55th edition of one of Italy's longest-running gastronomic festivals. Born in 1969 from the vision of the local Philharmonic Society, this sagra has transformed a simple idea into a tradition that has endured for over half a century, becoming an unmissable event for lovers of authentic Tuscan cuisine.

The undisputed star of the festival is pici, the famous hand-made pasta that represents the culinary soul of the provinces of Siena and Arezzo. This long and irregular spaghetti, whose origins are lost in the mists of time and possibly trace back to the Etruscans, perfectly embodies the concept of peasant cuisine: traditionally prepared without eggs, it still retains its character of authenticity and simplicity today, although a minimal amount of eggs is now added to ensure better consistency.

Three days celebrating authentic flavors await visitors from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May: the food stalls will be open for dinner on Friday and Saturday, while on Sunday they will also serve lunch. At Celle sul Rigo, in the heart of Siena province between the borders of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio, you can savor true Tuscan tradition.