Sagra de su Panie sa Tomata - Bread and Tomato Festival

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.

🍽️ Food & Menu

Indulge in classic Sardinian flavors with fresh bruschetta topped with local tomatoes, traditional Malloreddus pasta alla campidanese, and 'Petz'e brebei a cassola cun tomata frisca' – a delicious lamb stew with fresh tomatoes. Complement your meal with local bread, cheese, and sweet grapes, all paired with refreshing water or regional wine, and finish with delightful local desserts.

📅 Program

Join us for two days of festivities! 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 📍 6:00 PM: Grand Opening of the Sagra de su Panie sa Tomata with Don Nicolò Praxolu and Mayor Francesca Fadda. 🍽️ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Hands-on 'Taste Workshop' at Casa Cocco, where women from Proloco Marese will teach you to prepare 'sa fregula', 'su gato', and 'is cullionis' by hand. 📍 From 6:00 PM: Explore and purchase local food, agricultural, and artisan products 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 University of the Third Age of 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 historical and 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: Explore 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: Enjoy the artistic and cultural 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: View works created by the young people of Centro CARS at Casa Cocco. 📍 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Experience the '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: Enjoy Country Dance with instructors Luigi and Manuela and the Silver Door 1834. 🎵 9:30 PM: Live music evening with 'Big Mama Band Dance Music'. 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 🍽️ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Hands-on 'Taste Workshop' at Casa Cocco, where women from Pro Loco Marese will teach you to prepare 'sa fregula', 'su gato', and 'is culicionis' by hand. 📍 From 10:00 AM: Explore and purchase local food, agricultural, and artisan products at Casa Cocco and various stands throughout the village streets. 📍 From 10:00 AM: Discover the 'Sa Tomata Maresa: our product of excellence' exhibition.