Festival of Porchetta and Beans with Pork Rinds
The ancient school of the norcini at the Sports Field of Monte Santa Maria Tiberina
About Festival of Porchetta and Beans
A festival that tells the story of the norcini
The Festival of Porchetta and Beans with Pork Rinds takes place at the Sports Field in Monte Santa Maria Tiberina, a village in the province of Perugia located on the border with Tuscany. The event, organized by the active local Pro Loco, celebrates the ancient and esteemed school of norcini of the territory, guardians of a tradition of pork processing passed down from generation to generation.
The flavors of peasant tradition
The stars of the table are beans with pork rinds among the first courses and porchetta among the second courses, according to the popular saying that "nothing of the pig is wasted". The menu is completed with appetizers, handmade pasta with mushrooms, focaccias with local cured meats, and traditional desserts. A simple and generous cuisine, rediscovering the flavors of the past.
Music and conviviality
Every evening the festival is enlivened by musical entertainment, with live musicians on the festival stage and a dedicated space for young people at the Petunia Pig Pub. A convivial event that combines gastronomy and fun, enhancing the traditions of the village of Monte Santa Maria Tiberina.
Festival of Porchetta and Beans — edition 2026
As per tradition, the festival takes place in the first days of August at the Sports Field of Monte Santa Maria Tiberina. The food stalls offer porchetta and beans with pork rinds, accompanied by evenings of musical entertainment. The precise dates for the 2026 edition will be confirmed by the Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Festival of Porchetta and Beans 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Pro Loco of Monte Santa Maria Tiberina closer to the event. As per tradition, the food stalls open in the evening with beans with pork rinds among the first courses and porchetta among the second courses, as well as handmade pasta with mushrooms and traditional desserts. Every evening, musical entertainment is provided with live musicians and a youth space at the Petunia Pig Pub.
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How to get there
Monte Santa Maria Tiberina can be reached by car from the Alta Valle del Tevere, near Città di Castello (PG). The festival is held at the village's Sports Field.
Opening hours and services
Food stalls open in the evening with musical entertainment. Youth space at the Petunia Pig Pub.
Contacts
Organization by the Pro Loco of Monte Santa Maria Tiberina (prolocomonte.it).
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