Travelling through Puglia from Foggia to Lecce, it is possible to discover several local festivals of patron saints, the town feasts, and suggestive historical re-enactments that bring ancient traditions, customs, and costumes back to life.
Triggiano (Bari)
from September 18 until October 26
Festival in honour of Maria Santissima della Croce - civil and liturgical celebration
Alberobello (BA)
from October 23 - 25
Legume Festival with Hot Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Red Wine
Bitonto (BA)
from October 23 - 25
Oil Festival - guided tours to discover the ancient culinary traditions of Bitonto
Struda' (LE)
from October 23 - 25
Festival of the "Pittula" (fried leavened dough)
Lecce
October 24
For Walking with Gusto "Enotria" - samplings and more on local cuisine
Foggia
October 24 and 25
Chestnut Festival - samplings of Basilicata chestnuts and typical wines of Foggia
Minervino Murge (BA)
October 24 and 25
Festival of the 'cardoncello' mushroom
Ruvo di Puglia (BA)
October 29
"Chestnuts and Cheers" - samplings of chestnuts and local wines
Vico del Gargano (FG)
from October 31 to November 2
Market Exhibition "The Mushrooms of the Gargano" - samplings, traditional music
Orsara di Puglia (FG)
November 1
"Notte delle fuca coste e cocce priatorije" - samplings, folklore and entertainment for the night of Halloween
Sant'Agata di Puglia (FG)
November 1
Feast of the Ciccecuotte - samplings of the typical sweet made of cooked wheat
Spinazzola (BAT)
November 1
XI Festival of the 'cardoncello' mushroom - samplings and guided tours
Adelfia (BA)
from November 1 to November 11 and November 22
Feast of San Trifone - processions, fireworks competitions, flea market
Noci (Bari)
from November 6 - 8
"Bacco nelle Gnostre" - the latest vintage and roasted chestnuts to celebrate
Leverano (LE)
November 7
For Walking with Gusto "Novello in Festa" - samplings and more on local cuisine
Santeramo in Colle (BA) - Lama di Lupo
November 20
For the Notes with Gusto programme, music and specialities made with cardoncelli and porcini mushrooms
Noci (Bari)
December 5 and 6
"Pettole nelle gnostre" and chocolate festival - samplings of traditional Christmas sweets
Salice Salentino (LE)
December 8
For Walking with Gusto "Pittulata" - samplings and more on local cuisine
Santeramo in Colle (BA) - Lama di Lupo
December 11
For the Notes with Gusto programme, music and refined dining with chocolate and chestnuts
