Pozzolatico Fried Fish Festival

A seafood festival in the heart of the Florentine hills

The Pozzolatico Fried Fish Festival is one of the most beloved summer culinary events in the municipality of Impruneta, located in the province of Florence, in the heart of Tuscany. Held at the CRC (Cultural Recreational Club) of Pozzolatico on Via Imprunetana, the festival draws hundreds of locals, football fans, and curious foodies every year, all lured by the scent of fresh frying and live music.

Centro Storico Lebowski: A model of grassroots football

The festival is organized by Centro Storico Lebowski, a non-profit sports cooperative born from the passion of a group of fans. Over the years, it has become a national benchmark for grassroots football. The team competes in the Tuscan leagues, and the festival's proceeds fund the association's various initiatives, starting with a youth football academy that involves over two hundred children, focusing on affordability and gender equality.

The menu: Fried fish and beyond

The heart of the festival is, of course, the mixed fried fish, served alongside a carefully curated menu. Highlights from the dinner service include:

• Appetizers: seafood charcuterie, marinated anchovies, tuna tartare, and caprese salad;
• First courses: orecchiette, tagliolini with mullet roe and zucchini, and grouper ravioli;
• Main courses: mixed fried fish, fried salt cod with chips, fish meatballs, grilled king prawns, grilled sea bream and tuna, as well as land-based options like cutlets and eggplant parmigiana;
• Sides: French fries, salads, and grilled vegetables.

Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are always available, and a takeaway service is provided for those who prefer to enjoy their meal at home.

Live music and atmosphere

Every night of the festival features free live music and DJ sets, with a program ranging from concerts and vintage nights to funk, electronic beats, and karaoke. The atmosphere is that of a genuine, convivial Tuscan village feast, where you can sit at outdoor tables with the Lebowski Crew, enjoying a plate of fried fish and a glass of wine.

An event that reflects the local spirit

More than just a food festival, the Pozzolatico event is a cornerstone of local identity for this part of Impruneta, where popular cuisine, grassroots sports, and social life intertwine. Attending means actively supporting a social and sports project while experiencing an authentic evening in the hills south of Florence.