Pizza Festival in Ponte a Egola

The Pizza Festival in Ponte a Egola

In the municipality of San Miniato, in the heart of the province of Pisa, the district of Ponte a Egola hosts one of the most anticipated events of the Lower Valdarno summer calendar every year. The Pizza Festival, reaching its 18th edition in 2026, is organized by the Associazione Culturale La Ruga with the patronage of the Municipality of San Miniato and takes place on the grounds of the Circolo ARCI "C. Pannocchia" on Via Ferrari.

The star is wood-fired pizza

The heart of the event is, of course, the pizza: over 300 square meters of covered space house the dining area, while the kitchen serves up all kinds of pizzas, all strictly baked in a wood-fired oven. Alongside classic Margheritas and more elaborate toppings, the menu offers appetizers, pasta dishes, main courses, and desserts, all in the convivial atmosphere typical of Tuscan village festivals. Admission to the festival is free.

Music, shows, and a funfair

The Pizza Festival is about more than just great food. Every evening, the outdoor area features an entertainment program filled with live music, shows, and performances, while children and teenagers can enjoy the large funfair set up for the occasion. It is this combination of flavor, conviviality, and fun that makes the event a meeting point for the residents of San Miniato and neighboring towns.

The craft market

Framing the festival is the evening craft market, set up in the nearby Piazza G. Rossa in Ponte a Egola. The stalls remain open every evening from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM for the entire duration of the event, offering a chance to browse through artisanal creations, gift ideas, and local products before or after dinner at the festival.

A festival that tells the story of the territory

For nearly twenty years, the Pizza Festival has been one of the events that best represents the community spirit of Ponte a Egola, a district deeply tied to the tanning and manufacturing traditions of the leather district. For this part of Tuscany, away from the main tourist hubs, events like this are the perfect opportunity to experience an authentic summer, made of simple flavors and open-air conviviality.