Maglie Hosts 27th Mercatino del Gusto Food Festival Aug 1‑7

The 27th edition of Mercatino del Gusto, a week‑long food and culture fair, is being held in the town of Maglie in the Puglia region of southern Italy from 1 to 7 August. The event showcases local gastronomy, wines, artisanal products, music and crafts, and follows a collaboration theme that emphasizes collective creativity over competition.

Highlights include a culinary lab featuring chef Alfredo De Luca and the Coppola family’s maritime recipes, a bread‑and‑oil tasting guided by entrepreneur Vincenzo Marroccoli and other experts, a literary salon with author Francesca Micoccio, and various stations such as the Piazza del Vino, Via della Gastronomia, and a junior market. The fair aims to promote regional identity and sustainable food culture.