Storica Sagra dei 3 giorni
Food, music, and culture in the medieval village of Balestrino
About Storica Sagra dei 3 giorni
Balestrino and its medieval village
In the hinterland of Savona, the village of Balestrino (Province of Savona) preserves a charming medieval core dominated by the castle of the Del Carretto marquises. It is in this extraordinary setting, and particularly in the former Stables of the Marquis, that the Storica Sagra dei 3 giorni takes place every August, one of the most beloved events in the area, organized by the Pro Loco of Balestrino.
Ligurian cuisine takes centre stage
From 7:00 PM, the food stalls offer traditional Ligurian dishes: fugassin, torte verdi (vegetable pies), ravioli, lamb, and Ligurian-style rabbit, accompanied by excellent local wines. The sagra is enjoyed amidst the ancient stones of the village, in an atmosphere made unique by the medieval setting and the live music that accompanies the evenings.
More than a sagra: culture and memory
The event is not just about food: during the sagra, you can visit the Napoleonic cadastral registry, opened for the occasion, and a photographic exhibition dedicated to the ancient village, partly abandoned. Covered areas and a space dedicated to children complete the offering. The Storica Sagra dei 3 giorni is thus an opportunity to discover the history and charm of Balestrino, one of the most picturesque villages in the hinterland of the Riviera di Ponente.
Storica Sagra dei 3 giorni — edition 2026
The Storica Sagra dei 3 giorni returns in August 2026 to the medieval village of Balestrino, at the former Stables of the Marquis. For three evenings, from 7:00 PM, the Pro Loco's food stalls will offer typical Ligurian cuisine — fugassin, torte verdi, ravioli, lamb, and Ligurian-style rabbit — accompanied by live music and local wines. During the sagra, it is possible to visit the Napoleonic cadastral registry and a photographic exhibition on the ancient village. The precise dates for the 2026 edition will be announced by the organization.
Programme Storica Sagra dei 3 giorni 2026
August 2026 — Medieval village and former Stables of the Marquis
- From 7:00 PM — Opening of food stalls with typical Ligurian cuisine (fugassin, torte verdi, ravioli, lamb, and Ligurian-style rabbit)
- Evening — Live music and local wines
- During the sagra — Visit to the Napoleonic cadastral registry and the photographic exhibition on the ancient village
- Covered areas and dedicated children's space
The precise dates and musical program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Pro Loco of Balestrino closer to the sagra.
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Practical information — Storica Sagra dei 3 giorni
How to get there
By car: from the A10 motorway, exit at Borghetto Santo Spirito or Albenga, then take the road to the hinterland until Balestrino. By train: Loano or Albenga station, then take a bus to the hinterland.
Times and admission
Food stalls open from 7:00 PM. Free admission, pay for consumption. Covered areas and children's space.
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Where does it take place — Storica Sagra dei 3 giorni
Borgo medievale ed ex Scuderie del Marchese
Borgo medievale, ex Scuderie del Marchese, 17020 Balestrino