3 Edizione Festa della Mietitura e della Trebbiatura del Grano

**3rd Edition of the “Harvest, Threshing and Grain Festival”**
**SATURDAY, JULY 19 AND SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2025**

*We look forward to welcoming you among the trulli of Cocolicchio (Municipality of Fasano) to celebrate one of the most authentic and picturesque traditions of our land: the Harvest, Threshing and Grain Festival, now in its third edition.
Two days steeped in rural memory, featuring historical reenactments, conferences, exhibitions of vintage agricultural tools, and parades of antique tractors, accompanied by folk music, ancient songs, and mouth-watering tastings.*

**📅 Saturday, July 19 – Tradition, Culture, and Taste**
**🕠 6:30 PM – Conference on “Senator Cappelli Wheat and other varieties”**
With formal greetings from President Franco Mastro, who will also provide a valuable historical perspective, an engaging cultural event will commence with contributions from:
• Prof. Pasquale Montemurro – Stories and characteristics of Senator Cappelli wheat
• Prof. Pasquale Venerito – Recovery of ancient wheat varieties
• Dr. Laura Dell’Erba – Health aspects of semolina**

**🌾 8:00 PM – Historical reenactment of traditional harvesting and threshing**
A must-see moment to relive the fieldwork of the past, with slow, ancient gestures, vintage machinery, and stories to pass on.
🍴 Tasting of panzerotti and orecchiette with "Senator Cappelli" flour
In the evening, indulge in the delights of rural tradition, with golden panzerotti and handcrafted orecchiette, adorned with typical local ingredients. All accompanied by the infectious music of the Popular Folk, for an evening of celebration and conviviality!**

**📅 Sunday, July 20 – Roots, Passion, and Celebration**
**🚜 10:00 AM – Gathering of vintage (and non-vintage) tractors**
A colorful parade of historic agricultural vehicles, symbols of toil and progress, for the delight of both young and old.
🌾 Reenactment of harvesting and threshing – Second day
The celebration of rural culture continues with a new session of historical reenactment, amidst the sounds of scythes, bales of wheat, and tales of rural civilization.
🎶 Tastings and music with “Tarantel Laera”
At the end of the day, once again the spotlight will be on panzerotti and Senator Cappelli orecchiette, accompanied by dances and folk songs thanks to the energy of the Tarantel Laera group. A captivating finale, to be enjoyed together under the stars.*

*What are you waiting for?
📍 Come to Cocolicchio on July 19 and 20 for a dive into the flavors and wisdom of our land.
A festival to experience with your heart, to share with your loved ones... and to talk about!*
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