Sagra te lu Furese Festival
Salento's rustic sausage festival at Parco Montegrappa in Tuglie
About Sagra te lu Furese
A feast of flavors on the Montegrappa hill
The Sagra te lu Furese is one of the most beloved gastronomic events of the summer in Tuglie, a small town in the province of Lecce in the heart of Salento. The event takes place at Parco Montegrappa, the green area nestled on the last spur of the Salento Murgia where the threshing festival was once celebrated: today, in the cool shade of the hill's trees, the Pro Loco of Tuglie welcomes visitors, tourists, and the many emigrants who return to the village for the summer.
Lu furese, the star of the peasant table
The furese is fresh sausage stuffed according to the ancient local peasant customs: grilled over embers, its aroma fills the entire hill, making it the signature dish of the evening. Alongside the furese, the Pro Loco stands offer specialties of Salento's cucina povera, prepared on the spot by the expert hands of local cooks:
- Grilled Furese, the typical fresh sausage of Tuglie;
- Paparina, young poppy leaves sautéed with black olives and chili pepper;
- Roasted and fried peppers;
- Orecchiette and meatballs in sauce;
- tastings of peasant cuisine and typical Salento products.
Music, pizzica, and dancing under the stars
The festival is not just about food: the evening continues with live music by pizzica and Salento folk groups, who enliven the Montegrappa square with the rhythm of the tambourine and dancing under the stars. There is no shortage of craft markets and spaces dedicated to folk traditions, making Parco Montegrappa a meeting place for families and visitors of all ages.
A piece of the Salento summer
The Sagra te lu Furese is part of the rich calendar of summer festivals that the Pro Loco of Tuglie organizes on the Montegrappa hill, alongside evenings dedicated to pittula, panzarottu, and other traditional products. It is an authentic opportunity to discover the flavors and sounds of the most genuine Salento, in a natural setting just a stone's throw from the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Montegrappa, in the truest Puglia.
Sagra te lu Furese — edition 2026
The Sagra te lu Furese 2026 is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at Parco Montegrappa in Tuglie, in the province of Lecce. The event, organized by the Pro Loco of Tuglie, once again celebrates furese, the fresh sausage of the peasant tradition, with gastronomic stands on the Montegrappa hill and the customary evening of Salento folk music. The complete program, including times and guest musical groups, will be published by the organizers closer to the event.
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Practical information — Sagra te lu Furese
Location
Parco Montegrappa, on the hill of the same name in Tuglie (LE), in Salento. The park is easily reached by car from the road leading up to the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Montegrappa.
How to get there
By car: from the SS101 Lecce-Gallipoli road, take the exit for Tuglie. Nearest airport: Brindisi (approx. 70 km). Ferrovie del Sud Est train station in Tuglie on the Gallipoli-Lecce line.
Admission and consumption
Free admission; food and drinks can be purchased directly at the gastronomic stands. It is recommended to arrive early in the evening to avoid queues at the counters.
Tips
Outdoor evening event: wear comfortable clothing. For updated information on dates and the program, we recommend following the Pro Loco di Tuglie Facebook page.
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