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Autumn Festivals in Apulia in Italy
25.10.2021
During your Puglia vacation it is always a great idea to take advantage of all the local fairs, festivals and events. Although at this time of year, there are not that many festivals in Apulia in Italy.
Many of the initiatives, in fact, have not been fully relaunched after the forced break of Covid. This is the reason why you may find listings online that have not been updated yet.
What follows below is an updated Puglia travel guide of all the autumn festivals in Puglia Italy that have been confirmed for 2021.
Taking part in the festivals is an interesting and engaging way to appreciate and have an in-depth experience of Puglia’s land and culture.
Your next Puglia trip should definitely include one of these lively and authentic events. Festivals in Puglia Italy are a way to know the local products and taste the very-best of seasonal cuisine.
The autumn festivals in Puglia are often linked to patron saints’ celebrations but they are also a wonderful showcase of local products. They are also often characterized by activities and experiences that involve and engage viewers.
For example, the harvesting of grapes in the farms of Puglia, the harvesting of olives in farms and mills or initiatives that revolve around mushrooms or chestnuts picking.
A wide variety of opportunities to stay in contact with nature and enjoy the great outdoors.
HERE IS YOUR PUGLIA GUIDE FOR THE 2021 AUTUMN FESTIVALS
Half a day to walk among olive trees following the cycle of cultivation, harvesting and pressing of olives. At the end of the day, a tasting of typical local products is programmed. Take the opportunity to spend a full weekend of autumn in Puglia: have a look at our Puglia package holidays.
Founded in 1971, the Festival takes place every third weekend of October with food and wine stands and live performances in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele.
You will find a craft & flea market, and an antiques market in Piazza dei Martiri.
Attractions for children in Piazza Garibaldi.
Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia - until Sunday, October 31st, 2021
The initiative takes place in wineries associated with the Wine Tourism Movement. Two months of events for fans and curious, with lunches and dinners in the vineyard, wine trekking, tastings and much more.
The wineries that join the event in Puglia are located
- in the area of Castel del Monte: Rivera and Conte Spagnoletti Zeuli in Andria,
- in the Magna Graecia area: Pliniana and Produttori Vini Manduria in Manduria,
- In Salento: Leone de Castris at Salice Salentino.
After a year of absence, on November 13th and 14th 2021, the Festival that celebrates our land and the king Cardoncello mushroom will animate the city of Ruvo.
The event will inevitably be scaled down compared to previous editions but will retain its aspect of valorization and promotion of the territory.
In November 2021, Conversano, in the province of Bari, will become the capital of wine, gastronomy and music thanks to Novello under the Castle, a food and wine and cultural event now in its 12th edition.
Music, country life and the ancient rite of pressing. Appointment in Piazza Plebiscito in Gravina. The festival is organized by the Pro Loco (a local tourist association) and it is the 1st edition of the Festival of Grapes and Wine.
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