Borgo in Mostra – Where Local Products are Born
Two days of flavors, wine, and culture in the village of Montescudaio
About Borgo in Mostra
Borgo in Mostra: The Taste of Val di Cecina
Every May, the historic center of Montescudaio, a small hilltop village in the Province of Pisa, comes to life with Borgo in Mostra – Where Local Products are Born, a food and wine festival celebrating the excellence of the Val di Cecina. For two days, the town's streets and squares turn into an open-air trail of taste, where visitors can meet local producers directly and discover the richness of a land defined by agriculture, vineyards, and olive groves.
Local Excellence
The event's common thread is the typical products of the Tuscan coast: wine from the Montescudaio denomination, extra virgin olive oil, bread, cured meats, and honey. It is no coincidence that Montescudaio is part of the national 'Città del Vino' (City of Wine) and 'Città dell'Olio' (City of Oil) circuits, and the event is held under the patronage of the Tuscany Region. The festival is the result of a collaboration between the Municipality of Montescudaio, the Pro Loco, the DOC Wine Consortium, and local associations.
Culture, Walks, and Conviviality
Borgo in Mostra is more than just tastings: the first day is dedicated to culture and landscape exploration, featuring a scenic walk through the production areas, a conference on food and wine tourism, and an evening celebration with folk dancing in the charming Piazzale del Castello. The second day is the gourmet heart of the event, with the village's main street transformed into a large open-air restaurant.
- Guided tastings of wines and local products
- Artisan craft markets along the center's streets
- Street food and local producer stands
- Entertainment and workshops for children
- Live music, choirs, and DJ sets
A Village to Discover
The setting for the event is an authentic medieval Tuscan village, overlooking the hills of the Val di Cecina, just a few kilometers from the sea of the Etruscan Coast. Visiting Borgo in Mostra means combining the pleasure of the table with the discovery of a town rich in history, located in one of the most evocative areas of the Province of Pisa and Tuscany.
Borgo in Mostra — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Borgo in Mostra enlivened the village of Montescudaio over the weekend of May 23-24, confirming the successful formula that blends culture, landscape, and taste. The theme 'Where Local Products are Born' highlighted the wine, oil, bread, cured meats, and honey of the Val di Cecina, with the participation of local producers and the support of the Municipality, the Pro Loco, and the DOC Wine Consortium.
Programme Borgo in Mostra 2026
Saturday, May 23
- 15:00 — Scenic walk 'Where local products are born', with views over the Val di Cecina hills (organized by Odiapidei)
- 18:00 — Conference 'Food and Wine Tourism: A Development Engine for Italian Villages', speaker Dr. Tommaso Pardi, at the 'Emo Sarti' Hall of the Town Hall
- Evening — Tasting of local products in Piazza del Comune
- 21:00 — Dancing and entertainment with the Val di Cecina Quadrille in Piazzale del Castello
Sunday, May 24
- From 12:00 — The village's main street turns into an open-air restaurant: producer stands, street food, guided tastings, and artisan craft markets
- Live music with Folko, performance by the Dreamland Voices choir, and DJ set by Simone
- 16:30 — Cooking workshop for children with Chef Simone Acquarelli
- 17:30 — Cooking competition with awards for traditional Tuscan dishes
Highlights Borgo in Mostra 2026
- Scenic walk through the production areas of the Val di Cecina
- Conference on food and wine tourism
- Main street transformed into an open-air restaurant
- Folk dancing with the Val di Cecina Quadrille
- Cooking competition featuring traditional Tuscan dishes
Prices Borgo in Mostra 2026
Practical information — Borgo in Mostra
How to get there
Montescudaio is located in the Province of Pisa, in the hills of the Val di Cecina. By car, it can be reached via the SS1 Aurelia, taking the Cecina exit and following signs for Montescudaio. The nearest train station is Cecina, on the Tyrrhenian line, from which you can continue by bus or car.
When
The event takes place in May, in the village's historic center.
Information and registration
For event information and activity registration (such as the cooking competition): tel. +39 329 1385037 (WhatsApp available). Official website: montescudaioborgoinmostra.com.
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Where does it take place — Borgo in Mostra
Centro storico di Montescudaio