October 2026 festivals in the province of Bari
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From Toritto to Poggiorsini, the calendar of festivals in October 2026 in the province of Bari with dates, locations and specialties to try.
In the province of Bari, October opens with a series of festivals and street celebrations, concentrated mainly in the second and third weekends. They range from the almond of Toritto to the grilled meat of Terlizzi, from the olives of Sannicandro to the cardoncello mushroom of Poggiorsini.
From October 9 to 11: Toritto, Terlizzi and Sannicandro
On October 9 and 10, Toritto hosts I Sentieri della Mandorla in Piazza Aldo Moro and Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. The event is dedicated to the almond, a typical product of the area, with stalls, tastings and entertainment. On October 9 from 6:00 PM to midnight and on October 10 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the central squares are closed to traffic.
Also during the weekend, from October 9 to 11, in Sannicandro di Bari, the 41st edition of the Sagra delle Olive returns. In Piazza Dante, in the historic center, musical groups perform every evening from 9:00 PM to midnight, with free admission. The event includes exhibition stands and tastings of olives and local food and wine products.
In Terlizzi, the Sagra della Carne alla Brace, which started in summer for the Festa Maggiore, has been extended until October 9, 2026, on the occasion of the celebrations in honor of the Madonna del Rosario. The festival offers grilled meat cooked outdoors on braziers, along with other local typical products. It is organized by the Comitato Festa Madonna del Rosario 2026.
Also in Terlizzi, on October 10 and 11, in the outdoor spaces of the Palazzetto dello Sport in via Chicoli, Birramilandia VI Edizione takes place. The event, organized by the Associazione Culturale Il Rifugio, promotes local typical products with food stalls, concerts, music and a funfair. Admission to the funfair is free for people with disabilities.
From Toritto to Poggiorsini: the rest of the month
On Sunday, October 11, in Toritto, the Sagra dei Sapori Torittesi is scheduled in via L. Cadorna. The event celebrates local typical products, especially almonds and cervellata, offering tastings of the area's specialties. The street is closed to traffic for the entire day.
In Corato, from October 10 to 17 and also on October 24, the Associazione Piazza Sedile organizes a series of Eventi culturali con stand enogastronomici. The events offer moments of aggregation and enhancement of local traditions.
On October 17 and 18, Poggiorsini hosts the traditional Sagra del Fungo Cardoncello. For two days, the town fills with food stalls, music and festive moments, all dedicated to the cardoncello mushroom, a symbol product of the area.
On the same days, in Castellana Grotte, in Piazza Nicola e Costa on Corso Italia, the Pro Loco Don Nicola Pellegrino organizes the Festa d'Autunno e dei Frutti Dimenticati. From 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM, on October 17 and 18, the square hosts exhibitions, tastings and sales of typical products: quinces, jujubes, loquats, arbutus berries, preserves, sweets and liqueurs of the peasant tradition.
Closing the month, on Sunday, October 18, the third edition of Bitritto AgroFood & Sport takes place. The event combines food and wine with sports in two moments: in the morning from 9:00 AM and in the afternoon from 5:00 PM. The program includes agri-food markets, food and wine stalls, team games, educational and recreational activities, a nutritional lounge, show cooking and, in the evening, live music with The Rumblerz. The hosts of Linea Verde Italia (Rai 1) also participate. It is organized by the Pro Loco Bitritto.
For updates on times and programs, it is advisable to consult the official channels of the individual events, indicated in their respective reporting pages.