La Festa Contadina - The Farmer's Festival

September 3, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · Santeramo in Colle (BA)

La Festa Contadina in Santeramo in Colle celebrates traditional customs and heritage with a rich program of events. Visitors can immerse themselves in local culture through tastings of typical products, olive oil exhibitions, historical-themed dinners, and parades of vintage carriages. There will also be musical entertainment and the chance to discover ancient pastimes.

🍽️ Food & Menu

Indulge in the authentic flavors of Puglia with a menu featuring traditional local products, including exquisite olive oil creations and regional wines. This is your chance to savor the genuine taste of Santeramo in Colle.

📅 Program

📅 SEPTEMBER 3 📍 7:00 PM / Atrio Palazzo Marchesale: LA MAGNIFICENZA DELL'ULIVO - A historical and cultural heritage presentation, followed by product tasting. 📍 SEPTEMBER 3/4/5/6 / Palazzo Marchesale: L'ORO GIALLO DEI NOSTRI OLIVETI - An exhibition exploring ancient olive mills and new technologies. 📅 SEPTEMBER 4 🍽️ 8:00 PM / Corte Palazzo Marchesale: A CENA CON IL MARCHESE - A journey through history and tradition where wine meets food. 📍 5:30 PM / Sala Don Tonino Bello: BOOK PRESENTATION - IL PALAZZO MARCHESALE by Maria Valentino. Onofrio Arpino in conversation with the author. 📍 8:00 PM / Palazzo Colonna: SULLE ORME DELL'IMPERATORE FEDERICO II EI SUOI CAVALIERI - A gathering of Knights (Domus Federiciana) with a parade route through Piazza Di Vagno, Corso Roma, Piazza Garibaldi. 📅 SEPTEMBER 5 📍 8:00 PM: VINTAGE CARRIAGE PARADE - Carriages and vintage vehicles will parade through the main streets of Santeramo. 🎵 9:30 PM / Piazza Garibaldi: CIPURRID IN CONCERTO. 🍽️ SEPTEMBER 5/6 / 8:00 PM / Corso Roma: TYPICAL PRODUCTS STANDS - Stands by Coldiretti Campagna Amica and local businesses will be set up along the main street. 📍 10:00 AM / Piazza Garibaldi: ANCIENT PASTIMES "I SCJÈCHE MMÈNZ'A CHIAZZE" - Traditional games presented by ANIC DI.