Porklandia – Lucanica Festival

Picerno, homeland of Lucanica

There is a cured meat that carries the identity of an entire region in its name: Lucanica. And there is a town that is its undisputed homeland: Picerno, a municipality in Marmo Platano in the province of Potenza. Here, every summer, Porklandia – Lucanica Festival takes place, the festival that celebrates this prime product of Lucanian charcuterie tradition, flavored with wild fennel, sweet pepper, and local spices.

A gastronomic village in the heart of the town

During the festival, the streets and squares of the historic center transform into a true gastronomic village, where Lucanica is the absolute protagonist in all its variations. Among the stands, there are tastings, workshops, and cooking shows with chefs and producers, in a journey that tells the story of the pig and Lucanian cured meats culture.

Music, White Night, and fun

Alongside the flavors, the festival offers plenty of entertainment: concerts and shows liven up the evenings, while the event traditionally takes place concurrently with the White & Happy Night, which keeps the town celebrating until late at night. Organized with the support of the Pro Loco and the Municipality of Picerno, Porklandia is now one of the most anticipated food and wine events of the Lucanian summer, attracting visitors from all over the region and beyond.