Autumn Flavours Festival

An autumn festival in the ancient village

The Autumn Flavours Festival is a food and wine event held in October in San Nicandro Garganico, a town in the Province of Foggia, on the Gargano promontory in Apulia. The festival was created to showcase seasonal autumn products and to bring life and visitors back to the alleys of the Terravecchia, the town's characteristic historic centre, with its narrow streets, arches, and stone houses.

The flavours of the Gargano autumn

The common thread of the festival is the genuine taste of the autumn table. Along the event route, food stalls offer the essential hot roasted chestnuts, accompanied by freshly tapped new wine, along with traditional local sweets and other Gargano specialities. It is an opportunity to rediscover, in a convivial setting, the simple and authentic cuisine of this part of Apulia.

• Roasted chestnuts and new wine
• Traditional Gargano sweets and local products
• Local gastronomic specialities at the village stalls

Music, folklore, and family

Beyond the food, the Autumn Flavours Festival is above all a community celebration. The evenings feature entertainment designed for children, including animation shows, and continue with music and folk dances of the Gargano area, performed by local folk groups who invite the public to join in the traditional dances. The atmosphere is that of a simple, warm village festival, where families, friends, and visitors gather in the small squares of the historic centre.

San Nicandro Garganico and the Terravecchia

San Nicandro Garganico is one of the main towns of northern Gargano, overlooking the coastal lakes of Lesina and Varano. The Terravecchia, where the festival is held, represents its oldest core: strolling through its alleys during the event allows you to combine a culinary discovery with an exploration of the village's historical heritage. The festival is organised by the local Pro Loco with the involvement of local associations.

Dates and programme

The event is traditionally held on an evening in October, starting in the late afternoon. The dates for the 2026 edition have not yet been officially announced: those wishing to attend can follow the Pro Loco and Municipality channels to find out the day and programme as soon as they are released.