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Sagra del Cinghiale (Wild Boar Festival)

Sagra · July 4, 2026 – July 12, 2026 · Santa Brigida, Pontassieve (FI)

Get ready for two delicious weekends at the Sagra del Cinghiale in Santa Brigida, Pontassieve! This traditional food festival celebrates the rich flavors of wild boar with a variety of authentic Tuscan dishes. You'll find specialties like cured wild boar cuts, porchetta (roasted wild boar), and wild boar ragù lasagna, alongside other local favorites such as pappa al pomodoro (tomato and bread soup) and mixed grills. It's a fantastic opportunity to experience genuine Italian culinary traditions. Kitchens are open from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM, and reservations are essential.

🍽️ Food & Menu

Indulge in a feast of wild boar specialties, including savory cured meats, rich lasagne and pasta dishes with wild boar ragù, and slow-cooked wild boar prepared with aromatic herbs. Beyond the boar, you can savor classic Tuscan pappa al pomodoro, grilled chicken and sausage, and refreshing prosciutto and melon. Don't forget to save room for traditional Italian gelato! A selection of water, wine, Fanta, and Coca-Cola will be available to complement your meal.

📅 Program

Join us for the Sagra del Cinghiale on two exciting weekends: 📅 July 4-5: Enjoy Menu 1 featuring cured wild boar, penne with wild boar ragù, aromatic wild boar stew, cannellini beans in olive oil, gelato, and water/wine. Or choose Menu 2 with pappa al pomodoro, penne all'amatriciana, mixed grill (chicken/sausage/pork), cannellini beans in olive oil, gelato, and water/wine. 📅 July 11-12: Menu 1 offers wild boar porchetta, wild boar ragù lasagna, 'white' wild boar stew, cannellini beans in olive oil, gelato, and water/wine. Menu 2 includes prosciutto and melon, pesto lasagna, mixed grill (chicken/sausage/pork), cannellini beans in olive oil, gelato, and water/wine. 🍽️ A special Kids' Menu (ages 6-11) is available, featuring pasta with tomato sauce, grilled chicken, gelato, and Fanta or Coca-Cola. 📍 Kitchens are open nightly from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. 📞 Reservations are mandatory. Please call 377.3040982 to book your table.