Grani Futuri
The international bread movement in the heart of the Gargano
About Grani Futuri
Grani Futuri: bread as a narrative of the land
Grani Futuri is much more than a food festival; it is a true international movement dedicated to bread, born in San Marco in Lamis, in the heart of the Gargano, in the province of Foggia. Every June, this small town in Puglia becomes a landmark for bakers, chefs, agronomists, scholars, and enthusiasts who believe in bread as a tool for the sustainable development of inland areas.
The event was created by Antonio Cera, a baker and economist trained at Bocconi University, who chose to return to his hometown to revitalize the family business, Forno Sammarco. From this counter-current decision, the idea was born to tell the story of bread not just as food, but as culture, memory, and the future of the territory.
A widespread festival across San Marco in Lamis and the Gargano
Grani Futuri is a widespread event that involves various symbolic locations in the region: the districts of San Marco in Lamis, the Convent of Stignano, Mattinata, and the spectacular bay of Vignanotica. The festival thus unites the hinterland and the coast of the Gargano, showcasing the landscape and cultural richness of this part of Puglia.
The program alternates between high-profile cultural moments and convivial experiences:
- Baking workshops such as 'Impasta con Noi – Furnare per un giorno' (Knead with us – Baker for a day), where the public learns to make bread alongside master bakers;
- Round tables and seminars with university professors (Bocconi, CREA), agronomists, and agri-food experts;
- Tastings and gastronomic itineraries such as 'Pane in Strada' (Bread on the Street), featuring signature stations along the town's streets;
- Dinners and social experiences with Michelin-starred chefs and local producers;
- Excursions to ancient cave ovens and guided tours of bread-related sites.
The theme of the future of territories
Each edition revolves around a theme that reflects the bond between bread, community, and sustainability. The common thread is always the same: to promote ancient grains, the circular economy, and the traditions of Gargano baking, restoring dignity and economic prospects to the inland areas of Puglia.
Grani Futuri is now a nationally and internationally recognized event, capable of attracting some of the most important Italian bakers, pizza makers, and chefs to San Marco in Lamis, alongside journalists and food scholars. It is an event that has successfully transformed an ancient, daily gesture—making bread—into a cultural project with a European scope.
Grani Futuri — edition 2026
The 8th edition of Grani Futuri (June 20-21, 2026) focused on the theme 'The Bread Road – from the earth to the future of territories', with the goal of transforming bread into a concrete tool for local development capable of uniting agriculture, tourism, and craftsmanship. The event took place across the districts of San Marco in Lamis, the Stignano Auditorium, and the bay of Vignanotica, involving bakers, chefs, university professors, and local producers in two days of meetings, experiences, and conviviality.
Programme Grani Futuri 2026
Saturday, June 20 — San Marco in Lamis
- 12:00 — 'Family Lunch' in Contrada Jampiccio, a hospitality experience where bread meets Gargano cuisine.
- 18:15 — Workshop 'Impasta con Noi – Furnare per un giorno' on Via Lungo Jana, led by Pascal Barbato (Fulgaro Panificatori dal 1890) with Michele Cellamaro (Panificio Cellamaro, Cerignola) and Alessandro Dicataldo (Panificio iDicataldo, Barletta).
- 19:15 — Official inauguration of the 8th edition with authorities in attendance.
- 20:00 — Seminar 'Bread on the tracks of the Podolica' with Salvatore Curatolo, Michele Sabatino, and Giuseppe Bramante (moderated by Atenaide Arpone).
- 20:00 — 'Pane in Strada', a gastronomic itinerary with signature stations along the town's streets.
- 21:00 — Round table 'The Bread Road' with Fulvio Marcello Zendrini, Michele Solimando, Roberto Gotti, and Francesco Arena (moderated by Maria Carmela Ostillio, SDA Bocconi).
Sunday, June 21 — Stignano and Vignanotica
- 9:00 — 'Bread Breakfast' at the Stignano Auditorium, with a guided tasting of breads, olive oil, and tomatoes.
- 10:00 — Official presentation of the 'Bread Road' project with academic experts (Guido Guerzoni and Maria Carmela Ostillio from Bocconi, Pasquale De Vita from CREA Foggia) and professionals.
- 12:00 — 'The Art of the Bread Dish' with Michelin-starred chef Francesco Apreda (Idylio by Apreda, Rome).
- 13:00 — 'When Pizza becomes Bread' with Roberta and Graziano Monogrammi (La Divina Pizza, Florence) and master baker Davide Longoni.
- 13:00 — Traditional Puglian lunch 'Ti invito a Maccarune e Carne'.
- 18:30 — Grand finale in Vignanotica: visit to the ancient cave ovens and the bread stamp exhibition with Roberto Gotti, followed by an aperitif with a sea view.
Highlights Grani Futuri 2026
Prices Grani Futuri 2026
Practical information — Grani Futuri
How to get there
San Marco in Lamis is located in the Gargano, in the province of Foggia. By car, it can be reached from the A14 motorway (Foggia exit), continuing towards the Gargano along the SS89 and SS272 roads. The nearest train station is Foggia, which is connected by local bus lines.
Tickets and reservations
Many events (workshops, round tables, public tastings) are free. Dinner events and some social experiences require payment and mandatory booking. Information and reservations are available on the official website granifuturi.com.
Tips
The festival is spread across San Marco in Lamis, Stignano, Mattinata, and Vignanotica: it is advisable to plan your travel by car. In summer, we recommend booking accommodation in the Gargano area well in advance.
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Where does it take place — Grani Futuri
Contrada Jampiccio e Via Lungo Jana
Contrada Jampiccio, 71014 San Marco in Lamis