Egg Festival
Roccastrada's summer festival dedicated to the egg, in the heart of Maremma
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Egg Festival
The Egg Festival in Roccastrada
In the calendar of summer festivals in the municipality of Roccastrada, located in the Province of Grosseto in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, the Egg Festival holds a special place. It is a recently established event that has grown rapidly: the first edition was held in 2024, and by the following year, 2025, it had already become a landmark event for the start of summer in the town.
An all-egg menu
The idea that makes this festival different from all others is as simple as it is delicious: putting the egg at the center of the plate, showcasing it in many traditional rural and Maremma recipes. At the food stalls, you will find fresh egg pasta prepared on-site, truffle carbonara, fried eggs, sausage with eggs, and omelets. A genuine and hearty menu, designed for those who love simple cooking and the authentic flavors of the Tuscan countryside.
Who organizes it
Every detail of the event is managed by the ASD Polisportiva Roccastrada, the local sports association, which transforms the Didi Fontani sports field into a large, convivial open-air space. As often happens in Italian festivals, the voluntary work of an entire community keeps the celebration alive: the proceeds from the dinner support local sports activities, making the Egg Festival not just a gastronomic occasion, but also a moment of local solidarity.
Music and evenings
After dinner, the festival comes alive with live music, comedy shows, and DJ sets, all with free entry. Past editions have featured a mix of cover bands, singers, and dance nights, creating an informal and family-friendly atmosphere where dining tables and the dance floor blend together until late at night. It is the classic formula of a Maremma village festival: you eat well, spend time together, and dance under the summer stars.
Roccastrada and the Maremma
Visiting the Egg Festival is also an excellent excuse to discover Roccastrada, a hilltop village that overlooks the Metalliferous Hills and the Maremma plain. The municipal territory, rich in hamlets and vineyards, is one of the most authentic areas of the Province of Grosseto, where summer is marked by a busy calendar of festivals dedicated to local products. The Egg Festival, with its original formula and popular spirit, is the perfect way to savor the hospitality of this part of Tuscany.
Egg Festival — edition 2026
2026 Edition — awaiting confirmation
The Egg Festival has established itself in just a few seasons as one of the gastronomic events of early summer in Roccastrada. For 2026, the event has not yet been confirmed by official sources: dates and the program were not published at the time of writing this entry.
If confirmed, the festival should follow the established formula: a menu entirely based on eggs (fresh pasta, truffle carbonara, fried eggs, omelets) served at the Didi Fontani sports field, followed each evening by live music and free entry performances, all organized by the ASD Polisportiva Roccastrada.
To find out the final dates and program for 2026, it is best to follow the Polisportiva's social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) or contact the organization at +39 346 2113066.
Programme Egg Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. Based on previous editions, the formula includes the evening opening of the food stand with the egg-based menu, followed by live music, shows, and free entry DJ sets. Updates will be communicated by the ASD Polisportiva Roccastrada on their social media channels.
Highlights Egg Festival 2026
- Menu entirely based on traditional Maremma eggs
- Fresh egg pasta and truffle carbonara
- Evenings with live music and free entry DJ sets
Prices Egg Festival 2026
Practical information — Egg Festival
Location
The festival is held at the Didi Fontani sports field, at Via dei Cacciatori 38B, in Roccastrada (GR).
How to get there
By car: Roccastrada is accessible via the SS73 and the provincial roads of the Maremma; it takes about 30 minutes from Grosseto. The reference train station is Roccastrada, on the Grosseto-Siena line (the town center is a few kilometers from the station).
Entry and hours
Free entry. The food stand generally opens in the evening, around 7:30 PM; musical evenings continue until late at night.
Contacts
ASD Polisportiva Roccastrada — tel. +39 346 2113066. Updates on dates and the program are available on the association's social media channels (Facebook and Instagram @polisportiva_roccastrada).
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Where does it take place — Egg Festival
Campo sportivo Didi Fontani
Via dei Cacciatori, 38B, 58036 Roccastrada