Ferragosto Puggiulino - Goose and Macaroni Festival
The historic Ferragosto festival in Le Poggiola, featuring goose, handmade macaroni, and village celebrations.
About Ferragosto Puggiulino
A tradition spanning nearly 150 years
The Ferragosto Puggiulino is one of the oldest and most beloved village festivals in the Arezzo area. With roots dating back to the 19th century, it draws thousands of people every summer to Le Poggiola—a hamlet in the municipality of Arezzo, in the heart of the Valdichiana—in search of authentic village conviviality. In 2025, the festival celebrated its 147th edition, while the Goose and Macaroni Festival marked its 45th: figures that speak volumes about the strength of a tradition passed down through generations by the local community.
Goose and macaroni: the flavors of the Valdichiana
The name of the festival itself reveals its two signature dishes. The ocio—goose in the local Arezzo dialect—is prepared according to traditional peasant recipes, while the maccarone is pasta strictly made by hand by the local volunteers. Surrounding these two protagonists, the food stalls offer a rich selection of Tuscan and Arezzo specialties every evening, accompanied by local wines. It is the long-standing tradition of village dining, where quality is born from the collective work of an entire community.
Music, shows, and the Palio dei Rioni
The Ferragosto Puggiulino is not just about gastronomy. Every evening after dinner, the stage lights up with live music, dance orchestras, comedy and entertainment shows, theatrical performances by local companies, and moments dedicated to children. The folkloric highlight is the Palio dei Rioni, featuring a parade and a competition between the hamlet's districts held traditionally on Sunday, preceded by mass: a deeply felt event that strengthens the identity of the Puggiulino community.
A festival with a heart of solidarity
Beyond good food and fun, in recent years the Ferragosto Puggiulino has made space for social awareness initiatives, supporting campaigns against gender-based violence and backing local causes: a sign of the vitality of a festival that remains deeply rooted in village life.
Where and when
The event takes place at the A.N.S.P.I. Cultural Club in Le Poggiola, Arezzo, and is traditionally spread over two weekends in August around the Ferragosto holiday. It is the perfect opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Province of Arezzo and Tuscany, far from the most beaten tourist paths, where summer is still lived around the festival tables.
Ferragosto Puggiulino — edition 2026
The 2026 edition
After 147 years of history, the Ferragosto Puggiulino lights up again in 2026 in Le Poggiola, a hamlet of Arezzo. The event takes place over two weekends: from August 13 to 16 and from August 20 to 23, 2026. The signature dishes of the Goose and Macaroni Festival—goose and hand-rolled macaroni—are confirmed, along with a rich calendar of live music, dancing, shows, and the Palio dei Rioni.
The detailed program for the evenings (orchestras, shows, and guests) will be announced by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the festival. For information and reservations: call +39 0575 363800 or +39 334 5210122.
Programme Ferragosto Puggiulino 2026
The detailed evening program for the 2026 edition (dance orchestras, shows, and entertainment) will be announced by the Ferragosto Puggiulino Committee in the weeks leading up to the event.
The usual structure of the festival, spanning two weekends, includes:
- Opening of food stalls every evening from 7:30 PM with goose, handmade macaroni, and Arezzo cuisine specialties;
- On Ferragosto day (August 15th), lunch by reservation in addition to dinner;
- Live music and ballroom dancing with an orchestra every evening;
- Shows, theater with local companies, and family entertainment;
- On Sunday, mass, a parade, and the Palio dei Rioni between the hamlet's districts.
For information and reservations: call +39 0575 363800 or +39 334 5210122.
Highlights Ferragosto Puggiulino 2026
- Goose and Macaroni Festival: goose and handmade macaroni
- Live music and ballroom dancing every evening
- Palio dei Rioni with a parade of the districts
- Ferragosto lunch by reservation
Prices Ferragosto Puggiulino 2026
Practical information — Ferragosto Puggiulino
How to get there
Le Poggiola is a hamlet of the Municipality of Arezzo, reachable by car from the city center in about 15 minutes. The reference train station is Arezzo, on the Florence-Rome line, from where you can continue by car or local transport.
Opening hours
Food stalls open every evening, generally from 7:30 PM. On Ferragosto day (August 15th), lunch is also available, but by reservation only.
Reservations and contacts
For information and reservations: call +39 0575 363800 or +39 334 5210122.
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Where does it take place — Ferragosto Puggiulino
Circolo Culturale A.N.S.P.I. di Le Poggiola
Le Poggiola, 52100 Arezzo