Wild Boar Festival

A festival with the scent of the Monti Dauni

Every summer, the Wild Boar Festival brings the village of Pietramontecorvino to life. Located in the province of Foggia, it is one of the most charming towns in the Monti Dauni, the hilly amphitheater that marks the northern border of Puglia. The event is one of the most anticipated gastronomic highlights of the local summer, attracting crowds from across the Capitanata region and beyond, all drawn by the chance to enjoy traditional rural and game-based cuisine in a festive village atmosphere.

Wild boar as the star

The heart of the festival is the wild boar, prepared according to time-honored local recipes. At the food stalls, the dish is served in two classic ways:

• a rich and savory ragù to dress the pasta;
• slow-cooked meat, prepared to enhance its deep flavors and aromas.

Alongside the wild boar, the stalls offer other typical local products, creating a culinary journey that tells the story of Monti Dauni cuisine. The evening is accompanied by folk music, entertainment, and the simple, warm conviviality that is the soul of village festivals.

Who organizes it

The festival is organized by the Pietramontecorvino chapter of the CPA (Hunting-Fishing-Environment), led by president Michele Iadarola. Beyond the celebration, the association's stated goal is to promote environmental awareness, hunting, and fishing, and to highlight the local area. Thus, the festival also serves as an opportunity to showcase the village and its traditions.

Pietramontecorvino and the Monti Dauni

Visiting the festival is also a great excuse to discover Pietramontecorvino, an ancient village perched on a hill with its Terravecchia—the medieval stone core dominated by a tower and palace that recount centuries of history. This exceptional setting turns the gastronomic evening into an experience of landscape and identity, amidst stone alleys and panoramic views over the hills of the province of Foggia, in the most authentic part of inland Puglia.