Festivals (Village fairs) in Puglia
Browse every festivals (village fairs) listed on SalentoMe — from the well-known stops to the local favourites travellers rarely find on their own.
PlaceTorre VadoAngelo Sport Fishing
Sport fishing adventures in Torre Vado, in the heart of Salento. Aboard the Marea 19, beginners and experts alike enjoy personalized trips with top equipment included, from trolling to vertical jigging.
- EventMelendugno
The Routes of Honey
An identity event that tells the story of the territory through honey and its traditions.
- EventTorre Suda
20th Anniversary Memorial Gabriele Toma & Spumone Festival
A major event to remember Gabriele Toma with the traditional Sagra dello Spumone, kite flying on August 23rd and live music by Francesco De Siena on August 24th.
- EventTuglie
Panzarottu Festival - 42nd Edition
Traditional Salento celebration dedicated to panzarotto with live music (Ballo sotto le Stelle) and guest tenor M° Antonio Pellegrino. The evening will be enlivened by Gianluigi and Gianni.
- EventGalugnano
Galugnano in Celebration: Music and Flavors
Festival in Galugnano with music and flavors, organized by the Municipal Administration, at the Arts and Culture Center.
- EventMatino
End of Summer Festival
An evening in the square dedicated to carefree fun, featuring Salento flavors with stuffed puccia bread, karaoke, dancing and traditional folk songs with Antonio Cavalli, DJ Tonio Canaris and Gina.
- EventRuffano
MARU - The Chili Pepper Festival
Chili pepper festival in the historic center.
- EventCampi Salentina
Granaio di Terra d'Otranto Granary
The 6th edition of Granaio di Terra d'Otranto returns, an event dedicated to showcasing simple and genuine flavors, featuring ancient grains and surprises in the program. A culinary and cultural journey that celebrates the tradition of the territory.
- EventRacale
Puccia Festival
Festival dedicated to puccia, a local gastronomic specialty.
- EventVeglie
Gustiamo Via Italia Nuova - IV Edition
The fourth edition of 'Gustiamo Via Italia Nuova' will take place from August 19 to 21 in Veglie, with three evenings dedicated to food, music and entertainment. The San Giovanni lottery draw will take place on August 20.
- EventAlessano
Ficandò Festival
La XI edizione della Sagra della Ficandò celebra questo prodotto del Salento con musica, cibo e tanto divertimento. Un evento imperdibile per gli amanti della tradizione e del buon gusto pugliese.
- EventCarpignano Salentino
Festa te lu Mieru 51st Anniversary
The 51st edition of the Festa te lu Mieru, organized by the Municipality of Carpignano Salentino.
- EventSeclì
Sagra te la Carne te Cavaddhru 2026
The Horse Meat Festival (Sagra te la Carne te Cavaddhru) celebrates local gastronomy with typical dishes and a festive community atmosphere.
- EventMorciano di Leuca
Historic Centre in Celebration
The Old Town Festival transforms the town into an evocative route through music, street performances, local crafts and tastings.
- EventLequile
21st Fucazza Festival
The traditional Sagra de la Fucazza returns with its 21st edition in Lequile. Two evenings dedicated to local focaccia with live music by 'I Pizzicati - Lu Rusciu Nosciu' on September 12 and the 'Balla Italia' show on September 13.
- EventSpongano
The Peperonata Festival
A celebration dedicated to peperonata, organized by the Confraternita dell'Immacolata at Parco Rini.
- EventNociglia
Sagra du Pezzettu Festival
Sagra del pezzetto with craft markets and musical performance, starting at 21:30.
- EventMancaversa
Festival of Pittula and Meatballs in Sauce - 1st Edition Songs and Flavours
The Pittula and Meatballs in Sauce Festival (1st Edition Songs and Flavors) with live musical performances by Leggera Follia (August 20) and I Tammurria (August 21).
- EventDiso
Feast of Orecchiette and Maccheroni
Two gastronomic evenings dedicated to homemade orecchiette and maccaroni, accompanied by live music and festive atmosphere.
- EventTorre Suda
Memorial "Gabriele Toma" & Sagra dello Spunone with Francesco De Siena in Concert
Gabriele Toma Memorial and Spunone Festival with concert by Francesco De Siena.
- EventCasalabate
Dances in the Square & Street Food
A splendid evening of dancing in the square with Paolino O' Scialone's food truck on site to enjoy excellent sandwiches and fried food.
- EventSalice Salentino
Verso - Salice Music and Wine
An eagerly awaited event celebrating 50 years of Salice DOC with music and wine tastings.
- EventAradeo
Grape Festival 2026
Festa dell'Uva, organized by Nuova Pro Loco.
- EventDiso
Festa dell'Orecchietta alla Salentina
A traditional festival offering authentic moments and unforgettable evenings featuring music and local flavors, held on August 26.
- EventTaurisano
Taurilandia - 5th Edition 2026
Italy's largest free amusement park for children, featuring games, rides, inflatables, concerts, shows, and entertainment that are completely free.