Cenaia Fegatello Festival

The festival that brings fegatello to the table

Every year, between late August and early September, the small village of Cenaia, part of the municipality of Crespina Lorenzana in the province of Pisa, becomes the kingdom of a dish that has become its hallmark: fegatello. The Fegatello Festival is one of the most beloved gastronomic events in the Pisan Hills, drawing hundreds of food lovers to the Spazio Festa on Via Brodolini every evening.

What is fegatello?

Fegatello is a product of the Tuscan peasant tradition, born from the culture of pork and the nose-to-tail use of the animal. It is prepared by grinding pork cuts and mixing them with liver and wild fennel; the mixture is then wrapped in pig's caul fat and cooked in earthenware pots, a process that takes several days from preparation to the finished product. It is a humble yet characterful dish, deeply rooted in the identity of the Pisan countryside.

The traditional menu

At the festival stands, you can enjoy a menu revolving around authentic Tuscan home cooking. In addition to the star fegatelli, served both in pieces and wrapped in caul fat, the menu typically includes:

• Mushroom and sausage risotto
• Roast veal and cold cuts
• The famous Zuppa della Gina, a specialty you can only taste in Cenaia
• Side dishes, desserts, and excellent local wine
• A children's menu

The meat comes from a carefully managed supply chain, with fegatelli handmade by local butchers. In recent years, organizers have kept prices low to ensure the festival remains accessible to everyone.

More than just food: the party continues

The Fegatello Festival is not just for foodies. After dinner, the Spazio Festa comes alive with live dance music, in the true spirit of a village fair: orchestras and dance evenings keep visitors entertained until late in a convivial and family-friendly atmosphere.

A community celebration

The event is organized by ASD Cenaiese, the local sports association, which has been running the festival for over twenty years with the help of volunteers. It is part of the "Sere d'estate a Crespina e Lorenzana" summer program, which brings music, sports, art, and tradition to the municipality from June to September. The Fegatello Festival remains one of the most cherished events in the province of Pisa and the Tuscan culinary scene.