Sagra del Cinghiale di San Damiano
Wild boar and flavours of the hinterland in Stellanello
About Sagra del Cinghiale
The wild boar, flavour of the hinterland
The Sagra del Cinghiale di San Damiano is one of the most traditional gastronomic festivals in the Savona hinterland. It takes place in the hamlet of San Damiano, in the municipality of Stellanello (province of Savona), near the charming Sanctuary of Saints Cosma and Damiano, a 16th-century building.
Polenta, wild boar and valley dishes
The undisputed star is the wild boar, often served with polenta, following a recipe that tells the story of the simple yet flavourful cuisine of the Ligurian valleys. The food stalls also feature other typical dishes from the hinterland, in a menu that celebrates the authentic flavours of the region.
An almost fifty-year tradition
With dozens of editions behind it, the sagra is deeply rooted in the life of the Stellanello community. Traditionally held on the first Sunday of September, it intertwines the gastronomic festival with devotion to Saints Cosma and Damiano. An event that combines good food, faith, and conviviality, in a setting of great charm.
Sagra del Cinghiale — edition 2026
For 2026, the Sagra del Cinghiale is expected in early September, in line with the tradition of holding it on the first Sunday of the month, in the hamlet of San Damiano in Stellanello.
As every year, the stalls will offer polenta with wild boar and typical Ligurian hinterland dishes, in the setting of the Sanctuary of SS. Cosma and Damiano. Precise dates will be announced by the organizers closer to the event.
Programme Sagra del Cinghiale 2026
The detailed programme and dates for 2026 will be announced by the organisers. Based on recent editions, the festival includes:
- Opening of food stalls from midday
- Polenta with wild boar and typical dishes from the Savona hinterland
- Festival near the Sanctuary of SS. Cosma and Damiano
Highlights Sagra del Cinghiale 2026
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Practical information — Sagra del Cinghiale
Where
Hamlet of San Damiano, Municipality of Stellanello (SV), at the Sanctuary of SS. Cosma and Damiano.
How to get there
Stellanello can be reached by car from the hinterland of Andora or Albenga, going up the Val Merula. The hamlet of San Damiano is located on the heights of the municipality.
Admission
Free admission; food and drinks to be paid for at the stalls.
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Where does it take place — Sagra del Cinghiale
Frazione San Damiano, presso il Santuario dei SS. Cosma e Damiano
Santuario dei SS. Cosma e Damiano, 17020 Stellanello