Saint Martin Fair

On November 11, 2025, the Saint Martin Fair returned to fill the streets of the center of Martina Franca with a turnout not seen in a long time. The event, which celebrates the patron saint, took place with continuous hours throughout the day and confirmed all its traditional sections. Over a hundred authorized stalls enlivened Corso Messapia, Viale Carella, and Piazza Filippo d'Angiò with household goods, food, and local products, while the 'cappottari' occupied Piazza XX Settembre and Corso Italia with coats and heavy garments. In the Ortolini area, the characteristic livestock market was present, featuring Murgia horses and donkeys. Among the star flavors were tripe, roasted chestnuts, and new wine, in keeping with the autumn tradition of the Itria Valley.

The 'cappottari' fair

• Piazza XX Settembre and Corso Italia: stalls with coats, jackets, and heavy garments from local textile craftsmanship

The stalls

• Corso Messapia, Viale Carella, and Piazza Filippo d'Angiò: over 100 stalls with household goods, food, and local products (salted capers, honey, spicy sausage, Podolico caciocavallo)

The livestock market

• Ortolini area: Murgia horses and donkeys, poultry, and equestrian equipment (tack, whips, bells, saddles)

The flavors of Saint Martin

• Food stands throughout the center: meat broth, mixed roast, tripe, roasted chestnuts, and new wine