Prosciutto and Baccelli Festival
A spring celebration of flavors in the Pisan hills of Peccioli
About Prosciutto and Baccelli Festival
A culinary tradition in the Pisan hills
The Prosciutto and Baccelli Festival is one of the most cherished local events in Peccioli, a village nestled in the Pisan hills in the province of Pisa, in the heart of Tuscany. Every year, between late April and early May, the event draws food lovers from across the Valdera region to celebrate the simplest and most genuine pairing of the Tuscan farming tradition: prosciutto served with baccelli, or fresh seasonal fava beans, a true symbol of spring in these countryside landscapes.
The festival dish
The prosciutto and baccelli combination is a classic of Tuscan 'cucina povera' (peasant cooking), which the festival showcases by offering it for lunch, afternoon snacks, and dinner. Alongside the star of the show, the stalls offer numerous local specialties and traditional products from the Valdera area, inviting visitors on a tasting journey to discover the authentic flavors of the Pisan hills.
A traveling festival
A unique feature of the event is its itinerant nature: the first days take place at the Incubatore d'impresa along the Strada Provinciale della Fila, while the final day moves to the Le Serre area, at the Spazio Eventi Trasparenze, coinciding with the traditional Festa sulle Serre. This dual setting allows guests to experience the festival in different parts of the Peccioli municipality.
More than just food
Beyond the culinary offerings, the festival features an artisan market, creative workshops, and attractions designed for children, such as inflatables. It is a convivial opportunity to spend spring days outdoors with the family, enjoying good food and a warm village atmosphere.
Organizers
The event is managed by the Corale Valdera, a local association that has been bringing this festival to life for over twenty years, reaching its 26th edition in 2026. Proceeds from the festival help support the association's activities, in the true spirit of community.
Prosciutto and Baccelli Festival — edition 2026
The 26th edition of the Prosciutto and Baccelli Festival was held in Peccioli on Saturday, April 25, Friday, May 1, and Sunday, May 3, 2026. The first two dates took place at the Incubatore d'impresa, along the Strada Provinciale della Fila, while the final day on May 3 moved to Le Serre, at the Spazio Eventi Trasparenze, in conjunction with the Festa sulle Serre.
As per tradition, the food stalls offered prosciutto, fava beans, and local specialties for lunch, snacks, and dinner, accompanied by an artisan market and attractions for families and children.
Programme Prosciutto and Baccelli Festival 2026
A detailed program for the festival was not officially published in a structured format. The usual structure of the event includes:
- Saturday, April 25 — Incubatore d'impresa (Strada Provinciale della Fila): food stalls open with prosciutto and fava bean tastings for lunch, snacks, and dinner; artisan market.
- Friday, May 1 — Incubatore d'impresa: tastings, artisan market, attractions, and children's activities.
- Sunday, May 3 — Le Serre, Spazio Eventi Trasparenze: final day in conjunction with the Festa sulle Serre.
For updated dates and times, please refer to the official Facebook page or contact Corale Valdera (tel. 347 3596369).
Highlights Prosciutto and Baccelli Festival 2026
- Tastings of prosciutto and fava beans, the signature pairing of the Tuscan spring
- Final day at Le Serre with the Festa sulle Serre
- Artisan and craft market
- Attractions and workshops for children
Prices Prosciutto and Baccelli Festival 2026
Practical information — Prosciutto and Baccelli Festival
How to get there
Peccioli can be reached by car from the SGC FI-PI-LI (Pontedera exit) by continuing along the Valdera road. The main days of the festival are held at the Incubatore d'impresa along the Strada Provinciale della Fila; the final day moves to the Le Serre area (Spazio Eventi Trasparenze).
When
The event takes place between April 25th and early May, with tastings available for lunch, afternoon snacks, and dinner.
Contacts
Organized by Corale Valdera — tel. +39 347 3596369. Updates on dates and the program are available on the official Facebook page and at coralevaldera.it.
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Where does it take place — Prosciutto and Baccelli Festival
Incubatore d'impresa - Strada Provinciale della Fila
Via Giorgio De Chirico, 56037 Peccioli