Fegatino Festival

A festival dedicated to fegatino

The Fegatino Festival is one of the most beloved culinary events of the summer in Crispiano, a town in the province of Taranto, nestled in the heart of the Ionian Puglia. Established in 2023 by the Pro Loco of Crispiano, it has quickly become a staple of the summer calendar, drawing families, curious foodies, and street food enthusiasts from across the Taranto region.

The festival celebrates a humble yet iconic ingredient of Apulian peasant tradition: fegatino (liver), prepared according to local recipes and served in various ways, most notably grilled over charcoal.

The star: grilled fegatino

The signature dish of the event is liver cooked over an open flame—aromatic and flavorful—served with the essential bombette, local sausages, and homemade bread. The food stalls also offer fresh mozzarella, seasonal vegetables, and other regional specialties, all accompanied by local red wine and ice-cold draft beer. It is honest, popular cuisine that captures the rural soul of the Taranto Murgia.

Music, street performers, and markets

The Fegatino Festival is about more than just food: every evening is brought to life by DJ sets, street performer acts, folk music shows, and live concerts that keep the crowd singing and dancing until late. Alongside the food stalls, you will find a craft market featuring local products, while entertainment designed for both adults and children makes the festival suitable for the whole family.

Where and when

The event takes place on the grounds of the F. Severi Technical Institute on Via Bari in Crispiano, which is transformed for the occasion into a grand village of flavors, sounds, and joy. Food stalls generally open at 8:00 PM, and admission is free. The festival is traditionally held on the last weekend of July and is sponsored by the Municipality of Crispiano.

A signature event for Crispiano

With its genuine and convivial atmosphere, the Fegatino Festival is now considered the most anticipated summer event by the locals. It is the perfect opportunity to discover a traditional dish rarely found outside local borders and to experience an authentic evening in the heart of Puglia's villages, far from the beaten tourist paths.