Sagra della Farinata di Pegli

Farinata, the queen of Ligurian street food

Farinata is one of the most iconic dishes of Liguria: a thin sheet of chickpea flour, water, oil, and salt, baked in a wood-fired oven in large copper pans until golden and crispy. In Pegli, a district on the western side of Genoa overlooking the sea, its festival has been a tradition for over seventy years.

The fainotti and the wood-fired ovens

The heart of the event are the historic fainotti, the masters of farinata who tend the wood-fired ovens along Largo Calasetta, on the seafront. Watching them work, from pouring the liquid batter into the pans to the high-temperature baking, is a spectacle that tells of an ancient craft. The farinata is enjoyed hot, fresh from the oven, perhaps accompanied by other typical Genoese street food dishes.

A festival spread throughout the year

Unlike many festivals concentrated in a single weekend, the Pegli event is spread over multiple dates between spring and autumn, always with continuous opening hours from 12 PM to 8 PM. It's a way to enjoy farinata in different seasons, taking advantage of a stroll along the seafront and the mild climate of western Liguria.

A community event

Organized by Pro Loco Pegli APS as part of the Consorzio Pro Loco Genova, the festival is recognized as an Authentic Ligurian Event. More than just a food festival, it is an event of identity for the neighbourhood, capable of attracting residents and visitors from all over the city.