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Grani Futuri: The Road of Bread

Altro · June 20, 2026 – June 21, 2026 · San Marco in Lamis

Grani Futuri is an international bread festival celebrating culture, tourism, agriculture, and artisan craftsmanship. The eighth edition, themed "La strada del pane" (The Road of Bread), offers workshops, tastings, seminars, and roundtables. It's a unique opportunity to discover the aroma of freshly baked bread and the stories of ancient grains, with a focus on the sustainable future of local territories.

🍽️ Food & Menu

Indulge in the authentic flavors of the region with a focus on ancient grains, freshly baked bread, and local specialties. Savor high-quality extra virgin olive oil and ripe, flavorful tomatoes, all integral to the traditional Italian culinary experience.

📅 Program

Join us for two days of immersive experiences: 📅 June 20, 2026 (San Marco in Lamis) 🍽️ 12:00 PM (Contrada Jampiccio): Traditional “Pranzo in Famiglia” (Family Lunch) 🍞 6:15 PM (Via Lungo Jana): Hands-on Workshop “Impasta con Noi – Furnare per un giorno” (Knead with Us – Bakers for a Day) with Pascal Barbato, Michele Cellamaro, and Alessandro Dicataldo 🎉 7:15 PM: Official Inauguration of the 8th edition 📚 8:00 PM: Seminar “Il Pane sulle tracce della Podolica” (Bread in the Footsteps of Podolica) with Salvatore Curatolo, Michele Sabatino, and Giuseppe Bramante 🍽️ 8:00 PM (In strada): “Pane in Strada” (Bread in the Street) begins, featuring a gastronomic itinerary, live music, and performances 🗣️ 9:00 PM: Roundtable Discussion “La Strada del Pane” (The Road of Bread) with Fulvio Marcello Zendrini, Michele Solimando, Roberto Gotti, and Francesco Arena 📅 June 21, 2026 (Stignano and Vignanotica) 🍽️ 9:00 AM (Auditorium di Stignano): Seminar “Colazione di Pane” (Bread Breakfast) led by Chef Libero Ratti and Antonio Mercaldi, including a guided tasting of breads, extra virgin olive oil, and tomatoes 📚 10:00 AM: Official Presentation of the “La Strada del Pane” project with professors from Univ. Bocconi, Licia Granello, Gianluca De Cristofaro, Davide Longoni, and Pietro Zito 🍽️ 12:00 PM: Seminar and Tasting “L’Arte del Piatto di Pane” (The Art of the Bread Dish) with Michelin-starred Chef Francesco Apreda