Sagra della Porchetta di Costano

The kingdom of porchetta

The Sagra della Porchetta di Costano is one of the most beloved and long-standing gastronomic events in Umbria. It takes place in the last ten days of August in the hamlet of Costano, in the Municipality of Bastia Umbra (province of Perugia), where thousands of visitors gather every evening to celebrate the iconic dish of Umbrian tradition.

Festival cuisine across 8,000 square meters

The festival is set up in an area of approximately 8,000 square meters, with food stalls serving porchetta in many versions - from the classic "co' l'osso" (with bone) to porchetta sandwiches - alongside handmade gnocchi and other traditional peasant dishes, such as tripe, lamb, and pork main courses. An organizational machine that mobilizes hundreds of volunteers.

Music and dancing

A large equipped area is dedicated to music and dancing: Italian orchestras perform with liscio (ballroom dancing music) and traditional music from the afternoon until late at night, accompanying a festival that involves all ages.

Half a century of tradition

Organized by the APS Gruppo Giovanile Costano, the festival celebrated its half-century milestone in 2025, reaffirming itself as an identity-defining event for the community of Costano and the entire territory of Bastia Umbra, a land where porchetta is a true gastronomic symbol.