Sbig's Dried Tomato Festival, San Bartolomeo in Galdo

San Bartolomeo in Galdo celebrates its flagship product: on Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th, 2026 , the Sbig Tomato Festival returns , an event dedicated to the "resilient red gold" of Valfortore, in the province of Benevento. Two evenings on Via Regina Margherita starting at 19:00 PM , featuring traditional food and wine, music, and entertainment.

A celebration of the country's DE.CO. excellence

The event is organized by the Municipality of San Bartolomeo in Galdo to promote the dried Sbig cherry tomatoes , a product linked to the local agricultural tradition and recognized as DE.CO. excellence , the Municipal Designation that certifies the specialties of the area.

The name recalls “dry” cultivation, without irrigation, and it is precisely this resistance that is the common thread of the festival: the official flyer defines it as “the resilient red gold of our land”.

The program for September 5th and 6th

The event will take place on Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th, 2026, from 19:00 PM on Via Regina Margherita in San Bartolomeo in Galdo (BN), in the heart of the Fortorino village. The program includes:

• stand with typical food and wine and the flavours of the area, with the cherry tomato as the protagonist;
• live music e The performance to liven up both evenings;
• an opportunity to discover local products and stroll through the alleys of the historic center.

The event is part of the calendar of late summer celebrations in the Benevento area: for those who love festivals, on the same weekend in Sannio there is also the Porcini Mushroom Festival in Castelpagano , while in Foglianise wheat is celebrated with the Wheat Festival.

How to reach San Bartolomeo in Galdo

San Bartolomeo in Galdo is located in the Valfortore , in the Sannio Benevento hinterland. The town can be reached by car from Benevento and the main towns in the valley; the festival takes place along the central Via Regina Margherita.

When is the cherry tomato festival held in San Bartolomeo in Galdo?

The Sbig Dry Tomato Festival will be held on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2026 , starting at 7pm on both days.

Where is the event taking place?

The event takes place in via Regina Margherita in San Bartolomeo in Galdo , in the province of Benevento.

What do you eat at the tomato festival?

The stands offer typical local food and wine, with Sbig's dried cherry tomatoes as the star ingredient, accompanied by music and entertainment for adults and children.

How much does it cost to participate?

The official event page does not list an entrance fee. The event is organized by the Municipality of San Bartolomeo in Galdo : for confirmation on times and the program, please follow the Municipality's official channels.