Campi a Tavola - The Joy of Being There

A table as long as a street

Some festivals don't need a stage to come alive: in Campi Bisenzio, near Florence, the festival is the table itself. Campi a Tavola - The Joy of Being There turns Via Santo Stefano, in the heart of the historic center, into one long, continuous banquet that welcomes hundreds of people. It is a community dinner in the truest sense of the word: you sit elbow-to-elbow with neighbors, friends, and strangers, sharing a meal and rediscovering the pleasure of being together.

From tradition to revival

The event is deeply rooted in local Campi tradition and returned to fill the streets after a long hiatus, with a success that surprised even the organizers. The 2026 edition is titled "The Joy of Being There", chosen to capture the wonderful atmosphere of the previous year, when the event was relaunched after a long break. It is promoted with the patronage and support of the Municipality of Campi Bisenzio, in collaboration with the vibrant local association network.

Campi cuisine takes center stage

The heart of the evening is the dinner, designed to showcase local culinary heritage. Participants can choose from four traditional menus, each named after a place or family linked to the history of Campi:

• Rucellai: penne with mutton sauce, pork loin, beans, campigianina
• Strozzi: penne alla carrettiera, pork loin, beans, campigianina
• Montalvo: penne alla carrettiera, beans, mixed vegetables, dessert
• Gluten-Free: a menu featuring products suitable for those with gluten intolerance

A charitable feast

Campi a Tavola is more than just gastronomy; it is a concrete gesture of community spirit. All proceeds from the evening are donated to local associations, strengthening the ties between citizens and community groups. Over the years, the initiative has benefited from the support of local partners like Unicoop Firenze and ChiantiBanca, alongside the numerous associations that bring Campi Bisenzio to life. The ambitious goal for the 2026 edition is to reach 1,500 guests, building on the 1,200 who attended the previous year.

An event that defines the city

More than just a food festival, Campi a Tavola is a portrait of a community telling its own story at the dinner table. On an early summer evening, the historic center of this town in the Florentine plains of Tuscany becomes a meeting place where culinary tradition, conviviality, and solidarity blend into one single, incredibly long dinner.