22nd edition of a festival for sgabeo — strips of leavened dough fried until golden and puffed, served savory with cured meats and cheese, or sweet — at the green space of the Pubblica Assistenza Misericordia e Olmo. Doubling as the 'Festa del Volontario,' proceeds go directly toward funding the volunteer emergency service's daily operations.
DatesJul 22 – 26
Edition22nd
OrganizerPubblica Assistenza Misericordia e Olmo, with the patronage of the Comune di Sarzana
Food FocusSgabeo Fritto
Nearest airportPisa Airport (PSA)
Nearest stationSarzana (regional line)
GPS44.1069, 9.9667
Nearest cityCaserta · ~491 km · approx 8.2h drive
Nearest region capitalGenova · ~88 km · approx 1.3h drive
Typical weather in JulyPeak summer heat and humidity — 29-32°C by day; most festivals run in the cooler evening hours.