Borgo in Festa

Borgo in Festa: Minervino Murge celebrates its authentic soul

Borgo in Festa is the event that transforms the historic center of Minervino Murge, a town in the Barletta-Andria-Trani (BAT) province, into a large open-air stage dedicated to Apulian folk traditions. Organized by the MAMA — Minervino Art Music Animation cultural association, the festival was born in conjunction with the National Day of Authentic Villages of Italy, of which Minervino is a member, focusing on the identity, memory, and conviviality of the village.

A journey of colors, sounds, and flavors

The heart of the event beats along Corso Alcide De Gasperi and in Piazza Emanuele De Deo, where, as evening falls, the streets come alive with a blend of the ancient and the contemporary. The public strolls among stalls featuring local products and crafts, while the route is filled with folk entertainment, dances in period costumes, circus acts, fire-breathers, and traditional games that transport both adults and children back to the atmosphere of old-fashioned village festivals.

Music, comedy, and live entertainment

The soundtrack of the evening is provided by the overwhelming sounds of the brass band, with the participation of local musical groups, while roving sketches and street artists accompany visitors from square to square. The evening also features a comedy show, a highly anticipated highlight for the local public, capable of attracting families and curious visitors from across the Murgian area.

Minervino Murge, the Balcony of Puglia

Perched on the heights of the Murge, Minervino Murge is known as the "Balcony of Puglia" for its panoramic views stretching from the Ofanto valley to the Vulture. A land of cardoncello mushrooms and genuine peasant cuisine, it preserves a historic center made of alleys, churches, and evocative corners. Borgo in Festa enhances this very heritage, inviting residents and visitors to rediscover the authentic charm of one of the most characteristic villages in inland Puglia.

• Where: historic center of Minervino Murge (Corso De Gasperi, Piazza Emanuele De Deo)
• Organization: MAMA Cultural Association, with the patronage of the Municipality of Minervino Murge
• Admission: free
• Context: National Day of Authentic Villages of Italy