Panza Wine and Sausage Festival

A festival that is part of Panza's history

The Panza Wine and Sausage Festival is one of the most deeply rooted popular events on the island of Ischia. It takes place in Panza, the hillside village of the municipality of Forio, in the province of Naples and in the heart of the insular Campania region. Born in the seventies, the festival reached its 50th edition in 2024 and is now considered one of the most anticipated summer events in the Forio area.

Wine from the hills and the sausage tradition

The heart of the festival is the food and wine tradition of Panza. The absolute star is the wine from the Ischian hills, the fruit of heroic viticulture that has shaped the island's terraces for centuries. Alongside a glass of wine, visitors can enjoy the famous grilled sausages (the "salsicciata" that gives the festival its name), together with local peasant dishes served at the numerous food stalls set up for the occasion.

Music, folklore, and entertainment

The evening is not just about taste: Piazza San Leonardo transforms into an open-air stage with live music, folkloric performances, cabaret, and entertainment for all ages. Past editions have featured local orchestras and artists, creating a festive atmosphere that brings different generations together until late at night.

A collective end-of-summer ritual

The festival is promoted by the Pro Loco Panza Ischia with the support of local committees and the parish community of San Leonardo. It is a deeply participatory event, built by the work of volunteers, which attracts thousands of people every year, including islanders and holidaymakers.

• Where: Piazza San Leonardo, Panza (Forio d'Ischia)
• When: During the summer, traditionally at the end of August
• What: Ischian wine, grilled sausages, traditional dishes, music, and folklore
• Who: Pro Loco Panza Ischia and local committees

Panza and the Green Island

Visiting the festival is also an opportunity to discover Panza and the southwestern side of Ischia, between the Bay of Sorgeto, the natural thermal springs, and the beaches of Citara. An evening that tells the story of the authentic soul of the Green Island, far from the most crowded tourist circuits and close to the real life of its people.