Country Fest San Pietro in Campo

A country evening in the heart of the Garfagnana

The Country Fest is one of the most anticipated events of the summer in San Pietro in Campo, a small village in the municipality of Barga, in the province of Lucca, nestled between the Media Valle del Serchio and the Garfagnana. It is a special evening that fits into the rich program of the Sagra del Maiale, the village's longest-running gastronomic event, which transforms the multi-purpose field into a large open-air party venue every year.

Burgers, country vibes, and village festivities

Compared to the main evenings of the festival, which are dedicated to traditional pork-based dishes and ballroom dancing, the Country Fest offers a more informal and youthful approach: a burger-based menu at a very affordable price, designed for families and young people, accompanied by live music. It is the night when the atmosphere takes on a country flair, and the village gathers around a simple and successful idea of conviviality.

An event created by the community

The Country Fest is organized by the San Pietro in Campo Village Committee, with the decisive contribution of the village's youth. The mid-week evenings of the Sagra del Maiale, such as this one, are managed by the local young people, and the funds raised are allocated to community projects, such as the renovation of the sports field. It is a concrete example of how, in Tuscany and particularly in the villages of the Serchio Valley, local festivals are still a driving force for social cohesion and local identity.

When and where

The Country Fest takes place in the second half of August, between the two weekends of the Sagra del Maiale, on the multi-purpose field of San Pietro in Campo. Reservations for dinner are recommended by contacting the Village Committee. Those visiting Barga and its surroundings in summer will find this evening an authentic opportunity to experience the most genuine side of the Lucca province, far from the main tourist circuits.