Potato Festival — San Martino di Stella
The festival dedicated to the potatoes of the Savona hinterland
About Potato Festival
The potato queen of San Martino
The Potato Festival is the gastronomic festival that enlivens the hamlet of San Martino, in the municipality of Stella, in the province of Savona, every summer. The star is the local potato, a product of agriculture in the Savona hinterland, presented in traditional peasant dishes.
Simple and genuine flavors
At the food stalls, the potato becomes the main ingredient in simple and tasty recipes, from fried preparations to side dishes that accompany grilled meats. Genuine cuisine that tells the story of the bond between these communities and their land.
A community festival
Included in the official event calendar for 2026 of the Municipality of Stella, the Potato Festival is a gathering moment for the hamlet of San Martino and the surrounding communities. With food, music, and conviviality, the festival keeps alive the tradition of village festivals in the Ligurian Apennines, between the sea and the mountains.
Potato Festival — edition 2026
For 2026, the Potato Festival is scheduled for August 4 and 5 in the hamlet of San Martino di Stella, as confirmed by the event calendar of the Municipality of Stella.
As tradition dictates, the festival will feature dishes based on local potatoes, in a popular festival setting with music and conviviality in the green hinterland of Savona.
Programme Potato Festival 2026
August 4-5, 2026 — San Martino di Stella
- Food stalls with dishes based on local potatoes
- Music and village festival events
The detailed program will be defined by the organizing committee.
Highlights Potato Festival 2026
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Practical information — Potato Festival
Where
Hamlet of San Martino, Municipality of Stella (SV), Savona hinterland.
How to get there
Stella can be reached by car from Savona or Albisola towards the hinterland.
Admission
Free admission; food and drinks payable at the stalls.
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Where does it take place — Potato Festival
Frazione San Martino di Stella