September 5, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · Maracalagonis (CA)
The 12th edition of the Sagra de su Panie sa Tomata celebrates the authentic flavors of Sardinia in Maracalagonis. This event offers tastings of typical local products, hands-on workshops to learn how to prepare traditional dishes like 'sa fregula' and 'su gato', and artisan craft exhibitions. You'll also enjoy live music, country dances, and folk evenings for a complete cultural and gastronomic experience.
Indulge in classic Sardinian flavors with bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes, traditional pasta dishes like Malloreddus alla campidanese, and the unique Petz'e brebei a cassola cun tomata frisca (lamb stew with fresh tomatoes). Complement your meal with local bread, cheese, and fresh grapes, all paired with regional wine and refreshing water, and finish with delightful local desserts.
Join us for two days of festivities! 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 📍 6:00 PM: The Sagra de su Panie sa Tomata officially opens with Don Nicolò Praxolu and Mayor Francesca Fadda. 🍽️ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Hands-on cooking workshop at Casa Cocco, where women from Proloco Marese will teach you to prepare 'sa fregula', 'su gato', and 'is cullionis'. 📍 From 6:00 PM: Explore and purchase local food and artisan crafts at Casa Cocco and various stands throughout the village streets. 📍 From 6:00 PM: Discover the 'Sa Tomata Maresa: our product of excellence' exhibition by Associazione Hamara at Casa Cocco. 📍 From 6:00 PM: View a private collection of traditional clothing by Gigi Frigau at Casa Cocco. 📍 From 6:00 PM: See traditional basket weaving ('strex'e fenu') demonstrations by Luisa Melis at Casa Cocco. 📍 From 6:00 PM: Participate in ceramic workshops by the Università della terza età di Sinnai at Casa Cocco. 📍 From 6:00 PM: Visit the 'A Sea of Colors from the black and white of photographs to the polychromy of traditional dress' exhibition by Associazione Sant'Antonio at Casa Cocco (1st Floor). 📍 From 6:00 PM: See works made with 'Su Puntu Vanu' technique by Patrizia Pels, an embroidery workshop by Giovanni Piras, and a tailoring workshop by Simonetta Ligas creating 'Su Cossu' at Casa Cocco (1st Floor). 📍 From 6:00 PM: Admire vintage 2 and 4-wheel vehicles and a photographic exhibition 'History of two-wheel mobility from post-WWII to the early 90s' by Associazione Due Ruote Maracalagonis on Via Puccini. 📍 From 6:00 PM: Enjoy the 'Colorful Showcase' exhibition of sewing crafts by Associazione C.I.F. at Museo Prezioso Scrigno le tre P., via Sassari n°15. 📍 From 6:00 PM: Experience the cultural art exhibition 'A village that tells its story through miniature' by Museo Prezioso Scrigno le Tre P. at via Sassari n°15. 📍 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Exhibition of works created by the CARS Center youth at Casa Cocco. 📍 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM: 'In Di De Dollu' exhibition and performance by Associazione culturale Nostra Sennore Itri at Casa Cocco-Corona (piazza chiesa) n°33 (Performance at 8:00 PM). 💃 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Country Dance with instructors Luigi and Manuela and the Silver Door 1834. 🎵 9:30 PM: Musical evening with 'Big Mama Band Dance Music'. 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 🍽️ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Hands-on cooking workshop at Casa Cocco, where women from Pro Loco Marese will teach you to prepare 'sa fregula', 'su gato', and 'is culicionis'. 📍 From 10:00 AM: Explore and purchase local food and artisan crafts at Casa Cocco and various stands throughout the village streets. 📍 From 10:00 AM: Discover the 'Sa Tomata Maresa: our product of excellence' exhibition.