September 18, 2026 – September 20, 2026 · Bucine (AR)
Experience the heart of autumn flavors at the Sagra della Polenta e del Porcino in Bucine! This three-day event is a celebration of traditional Italian cuisine, featuring food stands with delicious specialties centered around polenta and porcini mushrooms. Enjoy lively musical evenings with disco and traditional 'ballo liscio' dancing, alongside exciting sports events like the Corsa dei Carretti (Cart Race) and a youth cycling competition. Don't miss out on unique fun activities such as the Grape Olympics!
Indulge in authentic Tuscan flavors with a focus on hearty polenta dishes and exquisite porcini mushrooms, prepared in various traditional ways. This is your chance to savor local specialties that truly capture the essence of Italian autumn.
📅 FRIDAY, September 18th 📍 PIAZZA DEL CAMPO VECCHIO 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food stands open 🎵 10:00 PM: CONGAS disco until 2:00 AM 📅 SATURDAY, September 19th 📍 PIAZZA DEL POPOLO 🏁 9:00 AM: Free practice and qualifying rounds begin 🏁 3:00 PM: CORSA DEI CARRETTI 2026 (Cart Race) 📍 PIAZZA CIRO MENOTTI 🚴 4:00 PM: VALDAMBRINA DEI GIOVANISSIMI Memorial Nedo Guidieri (youth cycling race for ages 7-12) 📍 PIAZZA DEL CAMPO VECCHIO 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food stands open 🎵 10:00 PM: Afroevents disco until 2:00 AM 📅 SUNDAY, September 20th 📍 PIAZZA DEL CAMPO VECCHIO 🍽️ 1:00 PM: Sunday lunch at the food stand (reservations recommended) 🍇 3:00 PM: Olimpiadi dell'uva (Grape Olympics) between districts in Piazza del Popolo 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food stands open 💃 10:00 PM: BALLO LISCIO/REVIVAL with SMILE LIVE BAND