The September Festival in Calice Ligure: between food, wine, and local tradition

A heritage of flavors between the hinterland and the sea

From September 11th to 13th, 2026, the village of Calice Ligure hosts the new edition of the September Festival. The event stands as a reference point for the rediscovery of Ligurian gastronomic culture, placing the ancient recipe of boneless, breaded, and fried rabbit, an emblematic preparation of the area, at the heart of the program. The event is not just a tasting moment, but an opportunity for encounter between the productive excellences of Liguria and the neighboring areas of lower Piedmont.

The historical setting of Calice Ligure

The event takes place in the evocative context of the village of Calice Ligure, a location historically known for its bond with contemporary art and the characteristic architecture of Ligurian medieval centers. The conformation of the urban fabric, made of narrow alleys and intimate squares, offers an ideal setting to host food and wine stands and craft shops. The layout of the spaces allows visitors to move between culinary offerings, discovering typical products in an environment that keeps the historical atmosphere of the Ligurian town center intact.

A rigorous gastronomic offer

The culinary proposal of the September Festival focuses on the quality of local raw materials. In addition to the aforementioned rabbit specialty, the menu is structured around the cornerstones of regional cuisine: ravioli and tagliatelle rigorously seasoned with rabbit sauce, the traditional cima, tripe prepared according to local custom, and Calicese-style sgabei. The experience is completed with a selection of typical desserts, which revisit the recipes of traditional homemade pastry. The focus on the short supply chain guarantees a faithful representation of the culinary identity of the Savona hinterland, offering the public a detailed overview of the preparations that have characterized the tables of the surrounding valleys for centuries.

Logistics and useful information

Participation in the stands is open starting from the evening hours. For further details regarding the opening times of individual stalls, access methods to common spaces, and any program changes, it is advisable to consult the official channels of the organization or contact the entity responsible for managing the exhibition spaces directly.