Mountain Potato Festival of Muro Lucano

The mountain potato, gold of the Muro Lucano land

Among the mountains of the Lucanian Apennines grows a potato with an unmistakable flavor, cultivated in the high-altitude lands around Muro Lucano. To this product, the Pro Loco Murese dedicates every year, in September, the Mountain Potato Festival, a feast that has become over time an attraction of extra-regional importance, bringing thousands of visitors to the town.

All the ways to enjoy the potato

The absolute star is, of course, the potato, presented in all its most delicious versions: cooked under the embers, fried, accompanied by cruschi peppers and porchetta. The dishes are prepared by local restaurateurs and served at the stands set up for the occasion, in a culinary journey that enhances the authentic flavors of Lucanian peasant tradition.

Three evenings of music in the square

The festival traditionally takes place over three evenings, with concerts animating Piazza Don Minzoni starting in the evening. Folk music, orchestras, and live bands accompany the tasting, creating the festive atmosphere that characterizes the late summer festivals of Basilicata.

Muro Lucano and the Marmo Platano

Organized by Pro Loco Murese APS, the Mountain Potato Festival is an opportunity to discover Muro Lucano, the "nativity village" homeland of San Gerardo Maiella, and the Marmo Platano territory, amidst nature, gastronomy, and tradition. An event that combines the pleasure of dining with the discovery of an authentic corner of Basilicata.