Salt Cod Festival
The festival dedicated to salt cod at Parco Le Sughere in Bientina
About Salt Cod Festival
A festival dedicated to salt cod in the heart of the Pisan plains
The Salt Cod Festival is one of the gastronomic highlights of the summer in Bientina, a small town in the province of Pisa overlooking an ancient, now-reclaimed lake. The festival takes place in the hamlet of Quattro Strade, at Parco Le Sughere, the green space managed by the Circolo Il Risorgimento, which hosts a busy calendar of village festivals throughout the summer season.
The absolute star is salt cod, the salt-preserved cod that has been part of Tuscan popular cuisine for centuries. Originally a humble, long-lasting dish, it is now a true delicacy: at the festival, it is served in various versions, from classic appetizers to traditional main courses, accompanied by seasonal side dishes and local wines.
Village festival atmosphere
Like all events at Parco Le Sughere, the Salt Cod Festival preserves the authentic spirit of a Tuscan festival: outdoor communal tables, service provided by volunteers, affordable prices, and plenty of conviviality. The evenings come alive with live music and entertainment, perfect for those who want to dine in good company under the stars after an early summer day.
Parco Le Sughere and the Bientina summer
The Parco Le Sughere in Quattro Strade is one of the most vibrant hubs of social life in Bientina. From May to September, the club organizes a long sequence of themed festivals — from the Ficattola Festival to the Fish Festival, from the Steak Festival to the Sardinian Festival — and the Salt Cod Festival fits into this calendar as the mid-June appointment. It is an opportunity to discover a genuine, lesser-known Tuscany, far from tourist circuits, where traditional cuisine remains the common thread of the community.
How it works
Admission to the festival area is free; you only pay for what you consume at the food stalls. The kitchen generally opens in the evening, and the menu is dedicated to salt cod, with alternatives for those who prefer other dishes. It is advisable to arrive a little early on the busiest weekend evenings.
Salt Cod Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 Salt Cod Festival enlivened Parco Le Sughere in Bientina over the weekend of June 12-14, confirming itself as one of the gastronomic highlights of the early Bientina summer. In the outdoor spaces of the Circolo Il Risorgimento, in Località Quattro Strade, the food stalls offered salt cod in its various traditional Tuscan variations.
The event, organized with Piranha Street Food, was part of the rich calendar of themed festivals that the park hosts from May to September. The evenings, with free admission, followed the usual village festival formula, with evening dining and a convivial atmosphere.
Programme Salt Cod Festival 2026
The detailed program (full menu and evening entertainment) was not published online by the organizers. The festival took place over three evenings, from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, with evening opening of the salt cod food stalls at Parco Le Sughere in Quattro Strade di Bientina. For details, please refer to the Circolo Il Risorgimento Parco Le Sughere Facebook page.
Highlights Salt Cod Festival 2026
- Three evenings dedicated to Tuscan-style salt cod
- Cuisine by Circolo Il Risorgimento with Piranha Street Food
- Outdoor communal tables and village festival atmosphere
- Free admission to Parco Le Sughere
Prices Salt Cod Festival 2026
Practical information — Salt Cod Festival
Location
Parco Le Sughere - Circolo Il Risorgimento, Via del Ghinghero 2, Loc. Quattro Strade, 56031 Bientina (PI), Tuscany.
How to get there
By car: Bientina can be reached via the SS439 Sarzanese-Valdera or the FI-PI-LI highway (Pontedera or Cascina exits); the hamlet of Quattro Strade is located along the road connecting Bientina to Calcinaia. By train: the nearest stations are Pontedera-Casciana Terme and Cascina on the Florence-Pisa line, with onward travel by bus or car.
Hours and admission
Free admission to the festival area. Food stalls open in the evening (usually from 7:30 PM). For updated hours and reservations, it is best to contact the organizers.
Contacts
Phone +39 0587 714552 - email [email protected] - Circolo Il Risorgimento Parco Le Sughere Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Salt Cod Festival
Parco Le Sughere - Circolo Il Risorgimento
Via del Ghinghero 2, Loc. Quattro Strade, 56031 Bientina