Porchetta, Pork Shank and Craft Beer Festival
Two weekends in July at Parco Danielli, featuring wood-fired porchetta and craft beer
About Buti Porchetta Festival
The Contrada San Nicolao Festival
When July arrives, Parco Danielli in Buti, a small town in the province of Pisa, Tuscany, transforms into a large open-air gathering dedicated to the most genuine flavors of rural cuisine. The Porchetta, Pork Shank and Craft Beer Festival is organized by the Contrada San Nicolao Cultural Association, one of the key participants in the famous Palio di Buti, and stands as one of the most anticipated events of the Buti summer.
A tradition tied to the Palio
In Buti, summer is marked by festivals: from mid-June to late August, every weekend from Friday to Sunday, the Palio contrade and local associations take turns at the stoves, each with their own specialty. The Contrada San Nicolao, known by locals as the Puntaccolle contrada with its black and white colors, has chosen to focus on porchetta: a dish that embodies Tuscan conviviality and the deep bond between the community and its rural roots.
The flavors of the festival
The absolute star is the Tuscan wood-fired porchetta, served on a plate or in a simple sandwich, accompanied by fresh craft beer. Alongside the porchetta, the menu offers various pork-based specialties and traditional dishes:
- Chianti Porchetta cooked over wood, on a plate or in a sandwich
- Oven-roasted pork shank
- Pasta alla porchetta, the house specialty pasta
- The Puntaccolese version with bacon and olives, a signature of the contrada
- Ice-cold craft beer, including selections from the Orzo Bruno brewery
The atmosphere
Evenings begin at 7:30 PM, when the food stands open and the outdoor tables at Parco Danielli fill with families, groups of friends, and curious visitors from neighboring towns. Between courses, the festival offers a chance to experience the genuine hospitality of a Tuscan village, where community cooking is a shared heritage and every volunteer contributes to the success of the event. It is the perfect opportunity to discover Buti, its hills, and the tradition of the Palio in a relaxed, popular setting.
Buti Porchetta Festival — edition 2026
The Porchetta, Pork Shank and Craft Beer Festival returns in 2026 to Parco Danielli in Buti for two weekends in July: July 10-11-12 and July 17-18-19. The event is organized by the Contrada San Nicolao of the Palio di Buti, as part of the town's summer festival calendar.
Again this year, the menu revolves around wood-fired Chianti porchetta (on a plate or in a sandwich), oven-roasted pork shank, and ice-cold craft beer. Evenings kick off at 7:30 PM with the opening of the food stands.
Details regarding musical performances and entertainment for the 2026 edition will be announced by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Buti Porchetta Festival 2026
The structure of the event, confirmed year after year by the Contrada San Nicolao, includes the opening of the food stands starting at 7:30 PM on each evening of the two weekends (July 10-11-12 and 17-18-19, 2026).
- Chianti Porchetta cooked over wood, on a plate or in a sandwich
- Oven-roasted pork shank
- Pasta alla porchetta and the Puntaccolese version with bacon and olives
- Ice-cold craft beer, including selections from the Orzo Bruno brewery
The music and entertainment program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published and will be announced by the organizers closer to the dates.
Highlights Buti Porchetta Festival 2026
- Tuscan wood-fired porchetta, the specialty of the Contrada San Nicolao
- Ice-cold craft beer, including beers from the Orzo Bruno brewery
- Two weekends of festivities at Parco Danielli, in the heart of the Buti summer
Prices Buti Porchetta Festival 2026
Practical information — Buti Porchetta Festival
How to get there
Buti is located in the Pisan hinterland, at the foot of Monte Serra. By car, take the SGC FI-PI-LI exit at Pontedera and follow signs for Buti; it is about a 30-minute drive from Pisa. The nearest train station is Pontedera-Casciana Terme, connected to Buti by local bus lines.
When
The festival takes place over two weekends in July, from Friday to Sunday, with stands opening at 7:30 PM.
Where
Parco Danielli, Buti (PI). Outdoor seating, family-friendly event.
Contact
Associazione Culturale Contrada San Nicolao del Palio di Buti — tel. +39 335 6857855 — [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Buti Porchetta Festival
Parco Danielli
Parco Danielli, 56032 Buti