Frittura in Festa

Frittura in Festa, the grand finale of the Cascine di Buti festivals

At the foot of Monte Pisano, in the municipality of Buti (province of Pisa, Tuscany), the village of Cascine di Buti hosts a long season of summer festivals every year, enlivening the sports area from June through September. Frittura in Festa is the event that closes this calendar, dedicated entirely to fried food: a classic of Tuscan conviviality that draws both locals and visitors from the surrounding area.

A local tradition

The festivals in Buti and Cascine di Buti follow a well-established formula: as the organizers note, "the Contrade of the Palio and local associations take turns at the stoves." It is a model of authentic popular celebration, where local volunteers cook and serve at the tables, and where the proceeds support local activities. Frittura in Festa was born from this tradition, offering simple, genuine cuisine designed to be shared in good company.

What to eat

The common thread is, naturally, fried food, prepared in various versions according to local tradition:

• Fried fish and seafood
• Battered and fried vegetables
• Meat and fried specialties of Tuscan cuisine
• Side dishes, desserts, and typical products from the Pisa area

Alongside the food, there is plenty of space for music and dancing, recurring elements of the gastronomic evenings in Cascine di Buti that make the festival a celebration for all ages.

When and where

Frittura in Festa takes place in the sports area of Cascine di Buti over two weekends in September. Evenings generally begin at 7:00 PM and continue until late. Admission to the area is free, and you only pay for what you consume. Its location, just a few kilometers from Pontedera and the Valdera region, makes the village easily accessible from the rest of the province of Pisa and central Tuscany.