Ficattola Festival (Rione delle Sante Marie)
The savory Chianti fried dough celebrates in the blue district of Impruneta
About Ficattola Festival
The Ficattola Festival in Impruneta
In the town of Impruneta, set in the hills of the Florentine Chianti in the province of Florence (Tuscany), the Ficattola Festival is one of the most anticipated spring events. Organized by the Rione delle Sante Marie—the 'blue district,' one of the local associations that bring the town to life—the festival takes place in Piazza Attilio Bandinelli, known to locals as the 'Third Square.' For two intense weekends, the district transforms into a large open-air gastronomic village.
What is a ficattola?
Ficattola is the name given to savory fried bread dough in many towns across the province of Florence, and specifically in Impruneta. Rolled thin with a rolling pin, cut into diamond shapes, and plunged into boiling oil, it becomes golden and fragrant. It is enjoyed plain, lightly salted, or stuffed: during the festival, both plain and filled ficattole are served, acting as the true stars of the event alongside classic Tuscan street food.
A program for everyone
The Ficattola Festival is about more than just food. Each evening offers a different menu and entertainment. Highlights of the festival include:
- the murder mystery dinner that kicks off the event;
- the grilled meat lunch and local specialties served every evening;
- the traditional suckling pig dinner (porceddu) cooked on the spit;
- evenings of live music, DJ sets, karaoke, and all-you-can-eat ficattole;
- children's entertainment with games, baby dance, and face painting;
- the final talent show that brings the festival to a joyful close.
A community celebration in Chianti
The district festivals of Impruneta are part of the town's identity, which is also famous for its ancient terracotta tradition and the Grape Festival. The Ficattola Festival preserves the genuine spirit of a local district celebration: no frills, plenty of conviviality, affordable prices, and the pride of those who have been preparing their signature savory fritter for generations. It is the perfect opportunity to discover a simple, iconic flavor of Tuscany while immersed in the authentic atmosphere of a Florentine Chianti village.
Ficattola Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 Ficattola Festival was spread over two weekends: the first from April 30 to May 3, the second from May 7 to 10, held in Piazza Attilio Bandinelli in Impruneta.
The festival opened on Thursday, April 30, with the murder mystery dinner "L'ultima scena" by the Compagnia degli Sporcelli. The program continued with a grilled meat lunch and a rock concert by Sbanebio (May 1st), a DJ set with Torx (May 2nd), and a brunch with acoustic music by the Maple Duo featuring beer pong (May 3rd). The second weekend featured karaoke with Lorenzo and Margherita (May 7th), an evening with Nedo & The Bello's (May 8th), the traditional suckling pig dinner with a 90s DJ set (May 9th), and finally, a buffet aperitif and the Rione delle Sante Marie talent show (May 10th).
Programme Ficattola Festival 2026
First weekend
- Thu, April 30 — Murder mystery dinner "L'ultima scena" (Compagnia degli Sporcelli), by reservation
- Fri, May 1 — Grilled meat lunch; afternoon ficattole and children's games; dinner with local specialties; rock concert by Sbanebio
- Sat, May 2 — Afternoon ficattole and dinner; DJ set with Torx
- Sun, May 3 — Brunch; entertainment and face painting; all-you-can-eat ficattole dinner; acoustic music by Maple Duo; beer pong
Second weekend
- Thu, May 7 — All-you-can-eat ficattole dinner; karaoke with Lorenzo and Margherita
- Fri, May 8 — À la carte dinner; music with Nedo & The Bello's (dance, pop, and Italian hits)
- Sat, May 9 — Spit-roasted suckling pig dinner (by reservation); 90s DJ set
- Sun, May 10 — Ficattole and children's entertainment; buffet aperitif; final talent show
Highlights Ficattola Festival 2026
Prices Ficattola Festival 2026
Practical information — Ficattola Festival
Location
The festival is held in Piazza Attilio Bandinelli (the 'Third Square') in the center of Impruneta (FI), in the Florentine Chianti.
How to get there
By car from Florence, you can reach Impruneta in about 30 minutes via the SR222 (Chiantigiana) or the Impruneta exit of the A1 motorway. By bus, Impruneta is connected to Florence by regional suburban lines.
Reservations and info
For themed dinners (murder mystery, brunch, suckling pig dinner), reservations are recommended by calling +39 353 3621535 or via the Rione delle Sante Marie social media channels. Admission to the festival is free; you pay for what you consume.
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Where does it take place — Ficattola Festival
Piazza Attilio Bandinelli (Terza Piazza)
Piazza Attilio Bandinelli, 50023 Impruneta