'Il Bianco e la Rossa' — Rotonda's own festival for its two DOP treasures, a red-orange eggplant unrelated to any other in Europe and a delicate white bean — draws together two protection consortia, the comune, the Region, and the national agriculture ministry for a proper institutional send-off before the eating even starts. In its 15th year, deep in the Pollino National Park.
DatesAug 29 – 31
Edition15th
OrganizerConsorzi di Tutela della Melanzana Rossa e del Fagiolo Bianco di Rotonda, with Comune di Rotonda
Food FocusMelanzana Rossa di Rotonda DOP, Fagiolo Bianco di Rotonda DOP
Nearest airportBari Airport (BRI)
GPS39.9583, 15.9958
AccessibilityPiazza Vittorio Emanuele and surrounding streets
Nearest provincial capitalCosenza · ~99 km · approx 1.8h drive
Nearest region capitalPotenza · ~78 km · approx 1.1h drive
Typical weather in AugustHottest month, humid — 30-33°C by day; expect crowds along the coast too.
