Fiorone Festival

The festival dedicated to the fiorone

The Fiorone Festival is one of the most beloved gastronomic events of the summer in Pezze di Greco, a village in the municipality of Fasano, in the province of Brindisi. At the heart of the celebration is the fiorone, the first fig to ripen in early June: a large, sweet, and delicate fruit that symbolizes the farming tradition of this corner of Puglia, nestled between the Valle d'Itria and the coast of Torre Canne.

The event, organized by the Pro Loco Ulivo Vivo in collaboration with local associations and with the support of the Fasano municipal administration and the GAL of the Valle d'Itria, transforms Piazza XX Settembre into a vibrant space for gathering, tasting, and music.

The Franco Semeraro Prize

One of the most anticipated moments is the presentation of the Franco Semeraro Prize, named after the festival's founder and awarded to the producer who presents the heaviest fiorone. Local farmers bring their finest fruits to the square, sparking a competition that blends rural pride with community spirit: a way to celebrate the region's biodiversity and agricultural excellence.

Flavors and local products

The festival is, above all, a journey through flavors. The food and wine stalls offer specialties featuring the fiorone and traditional Puglian cuisine, including:

• stuffed panzerotti, including a special version with mozzarella, capocollo, and fiorone;
• pettole with fiorone syrup;
• sausage sandwiches and traditional local dishes;
• a stall entirely dedicated to the sale of fioroni from local producers.

All this is accompanied by the conviviality typical of Puglian village festivals, where food becomes an opportunity for storytelling and identity.

Folk music with the Terraross

The evening concludes with the music of the folk group Terraross, whose repertoire ranges from pizzica to tarantella and tammurriate. The rhythms of the Salento and Puglian tradition draw the audience into dancing and singing under the stars, giving the square the authentic atmosphere of the festivals of yesteryear.

A tradition of the Valle d'Itria

For over twenty years, the Fiorone Festival has been a staple of the summer calendar in Pezze di Greco, attracting both residents and visitors. It is the ideal opportunity to discover an agricultural product little known outside of Puglia and to experience an evening dedicated to tradition in one of the most characteristic villages in the Fasano area.