Tuscany at the Table Festival

A truly Tuscan village festival in La California

The Tuscany at the Table Festival is the gastronomic event that brings La California to life every June. This bustling village in the municipality of Bibbona, in the Province of Livorno, lies along the famous Etruscan Coast. The event takes place at the Via Leonardo da Vinci Fairgrounds, just a stone's throw from Piazza Galilei—a large, well-equipped space where tables are set up every evening for open-air dining. It is one of those genuine festivals, organized by local volunteers, that showcases the best of Tuscany: the kind experienced at the table, in good company, under the summer sky.

From tripe to cacciucco: the star of the show is the food

The event's motto, "From tripe to cacciucco," perfectly sums up the spirit of the menu: a journey through the most iconic traditional dishes, from land to sea. The kitchen features specialties like Chianina beef, wild boar dishes typical of the Maremma hinterland, and fried seafood, a tribute to the nearby Livorno coast. Naturally, there is no shortage of tripe and cacciucco, the symbol of the maritime cuisine of this part of Tuscany. Everything is washed down with local wines in an informal setting where great taste is always at home.

The dance evenings

The Tuscany at the Table Festival is not just about food: after dinner, the party continues with live music and the unmissable dance evenings, a tradition dear to Tuscan village festivals. Orchestras and bands take turns on stage, keeping guests of all ages dancing until late in a convivial, family-friendly atmosphere that is the true heart of the event.

Bibbona, La California, and the Etruscan Coast

La California owes its curious name to Count Leonetto Cipriani, an honorary consul in San Francisco in the 19th century who frequently traveled between the Mediterranean and California. Today, it is a lively center of about a thousand inhabitants between Cecina and Marina de Bibbona, in an ideal position for those who want to combine the festival with a seaside holiday. The historic village of Bibbona, of Etruscan origin, houses the evocative 11th-century Pieve di Sant'Ilario, while the coast offers pine forests, beaches, and the famous traditional Livorno fish cuisine. Attending the Tuscany at the Table Festival means savoring an authentic piece of this territory.

Why it is worth visiting

• Authentic Tuscan cuisine, from land and sea, at local festival prices
• Three evenings with live music and ballroom dancing
• Family-friendly and convivial atmosphere, ideal for families and groups
• Just a few kilometers from the beaches of Marina di Bibbona and Cecina
• Organized by the volunteers of Calcio Palazzi, a festival that supports the local community