September 18, 2026 – September 20, 2026 · Casamassima (BA)
The 5th edition of the Sagra della focaccia di patate e del coniglio ripieno brings three days of festivities to Casamassima. This event offers a rich program including food and wine tastings, live music and comedy shows, guided tours of the 'Paese Azzurro' (Blue Town), and activities for children. It's an unmissable opportunity to discover the culinary traditions and lively atmosphere of Puglia.
Indulge in authentic local flavors with specialties like 'coniglio ripieno' (stuffed rabbit), 'focaccia di patate' (potato focaccia), and a selection of 'Km 0' (zero-mile) products, highlighting the freshest regional ingredients and traditional recipes from Casamassima.
The festival runs from September 18-20, 2026, with a packed schedule each day. Highlights include: September 18: - 10:00 AM: Kids' Festival at I.C. Emma Castelnuovo di Casamassima - 5:00 PM: Guided Tour of the 'Paese Azzurro' - 6:00 PM: Exhibition spaces and displays (running Sept 17-21 at Palazzo Accadia, Pro Loco Casamassima headquarters) featuring DUC and De.Co. Km 0 products, plus street artists. - 7:00 PM: Musical performance by Orchestra Musicale I.C. Emma Castelnuovo di Casamassima - 8:30 PM: Official Welcome and Institutional Greetings - 9:00 PM: Comedy Show with GIANNI and RENATO CIARDO - 11:00 PM: DJset with SJ IOSEF September 19: - 10:00 AM: Discussions on 'Traditional Food and Wine' and 'Physical Well-being and Prevention' at IISS Rosa Luxemburg - 5:00 PM: Guided Tour of the 'Paese Azzurro' - 6:00 PM: Exhibition spaces and artisanal food and wine fair, promoting DUC and De.Co. Km 0 products, with street artists. - 7:00 PM: Live Entertainment and Music - 8:30 PM: Official Welcome and Institutional Greetings - 9:00 PM: Musical Show 'NOTTE 90' September 20: - 9:30 AM: 37th Edition of STRAMAXIMA (a local race) - 1:00 PM: The Second Sunday Lunch with Gianni Lorusso (National ANCI event - p.zza Aldo Moro) - 5:00 PM: Guided Tour of the 'Paese Azzurro' - 6:00 PM: Exhibition spaces and artisanal food and wine fair, promoting DUC and De.Co. Km 0 products, with street artists. - 7:00 PM: DJset with DJ IOSEF and entertainment by local dance associations. - 9:00 PM: Official Welcome and Institutional Greetings - 9:30 PM: Musical Show 'LA ZANZARITA'