Grilled Meat Festival - Aromas and Flavors of the Murgia Hills

A festival dedicated to charcoal-grilled meat in the heart of the Murgia

The Grilled Meat Festival - Aromas and Flavors of the Murgia Hills is the flagship food and wine event in Santeramo in Colle, a town in the Metropolitan City of Bari nestled on the hills of the Alta Murgia, in Apulia. Every year, the festival transforms the historic center into a grand village of taste, where the absolute star is charcoal-grilled meat, cooked according to the best Murgia traditions and served with local specialties.

The butchers take center stage

The heart of the festival lies with the butchers and meat processing workshops of Santeramo, the true protagonists of the event: they fire up their grills along the main squares and streets, offering bombette, sausages, gnumaridd, and the celebrated meats from the Murgia pastures, accompanied by panzerotti, pucce, cheeses, and other local delicacies. The selection of local butchers gives the event a strong sense of identity, tied to the livestock and pastoral heritage of the Murgia Hills.

Music, funfair, and entertainment

Alongside the food stalls, the festival offers a rich program of live music in Piazza Garibaldi, featuring concerts by folk groups and local bands, as well as shows, children's entertainment, and a large funfair set up for the occasion. The evenings bring together families, young people, and visitors in a festive atmosphere that enlivens the historic center until late at night.

A local event

The event is organized by the Pro Loco "G. Tritto" APS UNPLI together with the Santeramo delegation of Confcommercio Bari, with the patronage of the Municipality of Santeramo in Colle, the Alta Murgia National Park, and the support of the GAL Terre di Murgia. Over the years, the festival has established itself as one of the most popular gastronomic events in the Bari Murgia, drawing visitors from all over Apulia.

Free admission

Access to the festival area and all scheduled events is free: you only pay for what you consume at the stalls. It is an ideal opportunity to discover Santeramo in Colle, its historic center, and the authentic flavors of the Apulian Alta Murgia.