If you’re in Pietra Ligure and want to skip the usual restaurants, immersing yourself instead in an authentic atmosphere of festivity and togetherness, this guide is just what you need!
Discover local village festivals where you can enjoy delicious traditional Ligurian food and live a truly genuine experience.

Focaccini, panissa, ravioli, Ligurian specialties, fine wine, and… lots of music and joy!

Sagra du Michettin – Albenga

📅 July 22–27
A celebration rich in music, culture, and traditional flavors. The star of the event is the Michettin, a beloved fried bread made fresh in large pots with a dough of potatoes, flour, milk, and yeast.
The festival features live music shows, games for children and teens, photo contests, art exhibits (sacred art, antique farming tools, photography), and local artisans with their handmade products.
You’ll also find classical, chamber, and sacred music performances. A must for lovers of tradition and community spirit!

🛡️ Palio dei Carri – Giustenice

📅 July 29–31
Historical reenactment and medieval-themed dinner. Since 1972, this event has commemorated an episode from 1448, when the Republic of Genoa and the Del Carretto family clashed in a siege over the local castle.
The event features a grand parade and traditional “Palio” cart race between the town’s districts.

🎶 Sagra Campestre – Bardino Vecchio

📅 August 1–3
Nestled in the hills behind Pietra Ligure, this festival features live music and wholesome food like rabbit-sauce ravioli, spit-roasted pork, and other regional specialties.

🍷 Sagra del vino Lumassina – Feglino

📅 August 2–4
Dedicated to Lumassina, a local wine from the Savona hills. The menu includes traditional Ligurian dishes, paired with live music and great vibes.

⚔️ Cairo Medievale – Cairo Montenotte

📅 August 6–10
Cairo goes back in time for six nights! Street taverns take over the squares, while medieval-themed shows light up the town.
With two open-air theaters, street artists, kids’ entertainment, and more than 20 food stands, the village welcomes over 200 costumed performers in parades.

🥘 Festa dei Gunbi – Toirano

📅 August 8–11
In the historic center and Parco del Marchese, this festival celebrates traditional food and crafts.
Three kitchens offer something for everyone: meat dishes in the park, fish specialties nearby, and a vegetarian kitchen in the town square.
The “Gunbi” — ancient stone olive mills — symbolize the region’s rural heritage.

🍷 Sagra del Nostralino – Ranzi

📅 August 10–14
On the hills above Pietra Ligure, this vibrant festival is one of Liguria’s largest and oldest food events.
The Sagra del Nostralino draws locals and tourists alike with great food, wine, nature, and live music — all in an inviting, festive setting.

🍇 Sagralea – Rassegna del vino Pigato, Salea d’Albenga

📅 August 12–16
Taste Ligurian DOC wines, local dishes, and zero-kilometer produce.
Enjoy a market with typical products, agricultural equipment displays, children’s games, musical entertainment, and dancing with a live orchestra.

🐌 Sagra della lumaca – Verezzi

📅 August 13–14
In the stunning cliffside setting of Verezzi, enjoy Lumache alla Verezzina — snails stewed with herbs, capers, anchovies, pine nuts, and white wine.
Also on the menu: ravioli, gnocchi, sausage, tripe, fried calamari, and apple fritters — all with a sea-view backdrop.

🍆 Ecosagra della melanzana ripiena – Gorra

📅 August 17–20
This eco-friendly event celebrates eggplants in all forms: stuffed, in sauces, and side dishes.
Also on offer are Ligurian-style greens and homemade desserts, all prepared with care by the village women.
This is the oldest food festival in the Finale area, celebrating local culinary traditions for over 50 years.

🏰 Finalborgo Medievale – Finale Ligure

📅 August 22–25
The village steps back in time to the era of Marquis Giovanni I Del Carretto to reenact the reconquest of its walls from the Republic of Genoa.
Expect flags, medieval symbols, aromas, sounds, and music; artisan workshops and camps; noblewomen, knights, and jesters roaming the cobbled streets.

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