Lu Paniri te e Site
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Lu Paniri te e Site

10 Oct 2025 — 12 Oct 2025
Palmariggi — Lecce (075)

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Edition 2025 — Lu Paniri te e Site

The 49th edition of "Lu Paniri te e Site" took place in Palmariggi from Friday, October 10, to Sunday, October 12, 2025. Three days dedicated to the pomegranate, featuring rustic food stalls, a Sunday morning market fair, pomegranate-themed desserts and cocktails, a Salento craft market, and evenings of folk music and pizzica in Piazza Garibaldi.

The 49th edition of "Lu Paniri te e Site" brought Palmariggi to life from Friday, October 10, to Sunday, October 12, 2025, confirming the pomegranate festival as one of the most cherished autumn events in Salento.

The three evenings featured a grand rustic and pork-themed celebration, with pittule, chicory with pork, horse meat stew, wheat bread, pork, chestnuts, and wine, in addition to the stand dedicated to pomegranate desserts and cocktails. On Sunday morning, the traditional market fair brought the ancient soul of the event back to life, accompanied by the Salento craft market and visits to the Pro Loco Montevergine shell museum. The evenings in Piazza Garibaldi offered folk music and Salento pizzica. The event was organized by the Associazione Lu Paniri te e Site with the patronage of the Municipality of Palmariggi, the Province of Lecce, and the Puglia Region.

Programme

Friday 10, Saturday 11, and Sunday 12 October 2025 (evenings): rustic and pork-themed celebration with food stalls, pittule, chicory with pork, horse meat stew, pork, wheat bread with ricotta forte and anchovies, chestnuts, wine, and a stand dedicated to pomegranate desserts and cocktails. Sunday 12 October (morning): market fair and Salento craft market. Evenings in Piazza Garibaldi: folk music and Salento pizzica. During the festival days: visit to the Pro Loco Montevergine shell museum and art and sculpture exhibitions.

Highlights

49th edition of the pomegranate festival; pomegranate dessert and cocktail stands; Sunday market fair; pizzica and folk music in Piazza Garibaldi; Salento rustic cuisine.

Prices

Free admission. Tastings at the food stalls are paid for individually.

Where does it take place — Lu Paniri te e Site

Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

Lu Paniri te e Site in brief

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History of Lu Paniri te e Site

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