Puccia Festival

The 2025 edition

The 2025 Puccia Festival took place in Cocumola (Minervino di Lecce) on September 9, effectively opening the festive period dedicated to the Madonna dell'Uragano. The village was filled with visitors drawn by the scent of freshly filled bread.

The star was the Salento puccia, served in numerous variations: with grilled vegetables, typical cheeses and cured meats, pickles, meatballs in sauce, and tuna with capers and sun-dried tomatoes, as well as vegetarian options. Accompanying the tastings were Salento wine and craft beer.

The festival was enriched by folk music and pizzica, folk performances, an artisan market featuring local products, and entertainment, in a convivial atmosphere that lasted until late at night.

September 9, 2025 — Cocumola

• Opening of food stalls with Salento puccia in many variations (grilled vegetables, cheeses, cured meats, pickles, meatballs in sauce, tuna with capers and sun-dried tomatoes).
• Artisan and local products market through the village alleys.
• Salento folk music and pizzica performances.
• Entertainment for children and tasting areas with local wine and craft beer.

The evening continued until late, awaiting the festivities for the Madonna dell'Uragano.