Sagra del Prosciutto di Monte Volturino

Raw ham on the Lucanian mountain

On Ferragosto, Marsicovetere, a village in the Val d'Agri in the Province of Potenza, celebrates one of the most appreciated products of its gastronomic tradition with the Sagra del Prosciutto. The event takes place in the evocative setting of Monte Volturino, one of the highest peaks of the Lucanian Apennines, where the flavor of raw ham made using artisanal methods blends with the beauty of the mountain landscape.

A long-standing gastronomic tradition

The raw ham of Marsicovetere is the absolute protagonist: aged according to ancient tradition, it is an expression of a food culture that has deep roots in these mountains. The festival, which boasts decades of history, is an opportunity to taste it accompanied by other typical local products, from homemade pasta like cavatelli and strascinati to cured meats and cheeses from the Val d'Agri.

Ferragosto at altitude

Experiencing the Sagra del Prosciutto also means discovering one of the most fascinating places in the inner Basilicata region. Monte Volturino, with its panoramas stretching over the Val d'Agri and beyond, offers a day of celebration dedicated to good food, music, and conviviality, in a blend of gastronomy, nature, and tradition that makes this Ferragosto event unique.