Bluefish and Garum Festival – 1st edition

The two-days event combines the promotion of food and wine traditions, local development, and discussions on rural and coastal development policies, and which is part of the “Food Without Borders” cooperation project that LAG La Citella del Sapere leads.
Over the course of these two days, conferences and roundtable discussions will be held with the participation of institutional representatives, experts, and national and European stakeholders. Among the topics to be addressed will be:
– the outlook for the next European programming period;
– the main challenges and opportunities for Local Action Groups (LAGs);
– ongoing activities to protect and promote the role of LAGs in their territories;
– the contribution of cooperation between rural and coastal areas to sustainable and integrated development.
Programme outline:
– Opening conference in the port of Maratea on Tuesday 21st July at 18:30, followed by a dinner under the stars
– Conferences on 23rd July: “GARUM: between history and Gastronomy”, “The Tale of the Sea”, and “The role of the EMFAF 2021-2027 in the Sustainable development of coastal communities in Basilicata”, followed by a dinner under the stars
📍 OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE FESTIVAL EMFAF Institutional Section
– Basilicata Region In the Events/Conferences Area A meeting and information hub dedicated to marine sustainability, the protection of biodiversity, and opportunities for the development of the Blue Economy in Basilicata. Inside the space, you’ll find informational materials, guides to mindful consumption of local fish, and details on the activities of the transnational action plan.
– FOOD WITHOUT BORDERS – partners corner In the Events/Conferences Area A meeting point and exhibition table for project partners to show their products and/or information about their territories.
Full programme in the pdf below. More information at info@lacittadelladelsapere.it