A revival of our beloved event: Maialata, Festival of the Pig
Join Cathy Whims and a host of Oregon chefs and purveyors for a day of wine drinking, butchery, hands-on cooking classes, and a grand Italian feast.
Maialata is an age-old celebration of the pig, rooted in ancient traditions and guided by folklore and biodynamic practices. In the mountain towns of Northern Italy, winter’s cold provides the natural refrigeration needed to transform a whole animal into sausages, salumi, prosciutti, and ragù to sustain a family for the year ahead. This labor-intensive process brings rural communities together to work side by side, preparing their pigs for preservation. At the end of the day, they gather for a celebratory feast, honoring the animals that provide their nourishment.
Launched in 2013, the Oregon Maialata was conceived to reflect the cozy spirit of cold-weather gatherings and the spirit of culinary education, wrapped in Italian tradition. This one-day event unfolds over eight hours, featuring an array of exquisite meals and immersive experiences crafted by some of the region's finest chefs.
This year, we are delighted to welcome a distinguished marquee guest to lead our whole animal butchery demonstration: Andrea “Guido” Falaschi, a fourth-generation Italian butcher from Macelleria Falaschi in San Miniato.
The event will take place at Cana's Feast, a beautiful venue that captures the essence of the Italian countryside and transports us to Tuscany for a delightful day winter's day.
The 8th Maialata
Saturday, March 22
11am–7pm
at Cana's Feast
750 W Lincoln St, Carlton, OR 97111
Schedule of Events: maialatapdx.com
Tickets are sold for a full day experience and includes:
one hour butchery demonstration by Andrea Falaschi
Cana's Feast wine
farm lunch from Humble Spirit & Nostrana
two hands-on culinary workshops (with small groups)
a multi-course dinner with wine on the (heated + covered) veranda
Maialata is held at Cana's Feast, but is produced by the Nostrana Events Team
maialata@nostrana.com
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Maialata: Festival of the Pig at Nostrana + Enoteca Nostrana is sold out.