Wild Boar and Fine Wine Festival
The winter wild boar festival in Cellamare, a one-of-a-kind event in the province of Bari
About Wild Boar Festival
A winter festival that is unique in the province of Bari
The Wild Boar and Fine Wine Festival is a young gastronomic event held in Cellamare, a small town in the metropolitan city of Bari, in Apulia. Established in 2025, the festival immediately established itself as a unique event in the province of Bari: it is the only local manifestation entirely dedicated to wild boar meat, taking place over a January weekend that blends a village feast with a reflection on wildlife management.
What to eat
The heart of the festival is the table. In the square, you can enjoy orecchiette with wild boar ragù, a symbol of the meeting between the most iconic dish of Apulian cuisine and game meat, along with braised wild boar, local bread, and a selection of local wines. A simple and honest menu, designed to showcase the authentic flavors of the Bari hinterland.
Music, comedy, and conferences
Beyond the tastings, the evening offers live music and comedy shows that enliven the square until late. However, the festival also stands out for its institutional side: each edition opens with a conference dedicated to establishing a controlled and sustainable supply chain for the conscious consumption of Apulian game meat, featuring veterinary experts, the agricultural sector, and regional institutions.
Who organizes it
The event is promoted by the URCA association (wildlife and environmental management) together with the Pro Loco of Cellamare, with the patronage of the Municipality of Cellamare and the Apulia Region. Admission is free, and the festival has become an opportunity to promote Cellamare and highlight a niche product of Apulian agri-food excellence.
Wild Boar Festival — edition 2026
The second edition of the Wild Boar and Fine Wine Festival took place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Cellamare, confirming the formula that combines gastronomy, entertainment, and institutional reflection. The day opened at 5:00 PM at Casa Castellana with a conference dedicated to establishing a controlled and sustainable supply chain for the conscious consumption of Apulian game meat. From 8:00 PM, the festivities moved to Piazza Aldo Moro for tastings and entertainment. The event, with free admission, was promoted by the URCA association and the Pro Loco of Cellamare with the patronage of the Municipality and the Apulia Region.
Programme Wild Boar Festival 2026
Saturday, January 24, 2026
- 5:00 PM — Casa Castellana — Conference "Establishment of a controlled and sustainable supply chain for the conscious consumption of Apulian game meat", with the participation of veterinary and agricultural experts, and regional and institutional representatives.
- 8:00 PM — Piazza Aldo Moro — Gastronomic feast with tastings of orecchiette with wild boar ragù, braised wild boar, bread, and local wines.
- Evening — Entertainment with music by the CC's Live Band and comedy shows by Nicola Pignataro and Giuliano Ciliberti.
Highlights Wild Boar Festival 2026
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Practical information — Wild Boar Festival
Where
The festival takes place in the center of Cellamare (BA), in Apulia. Tastings are held in the square, while the opening conference is hosted in an indoor venue in the town.
When
The event is held on a day in late January: conference in the late afternoon, gastronomic feast from the evening onwards.
Admission
Free admission. Tastings are paid according to the menu proposed by the stands.
How to get there
Cellamare is about fifteen kilometers from Bari and can be reached by car via the state road connecting the regional capital to the inland towns.
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Where does it take place — Wild Boar Festival
Piazza Aldo Moro