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Maialata: Festival Of The Pig - 2026

Cost: $500

A revival of our beloved event: Maialata, Festival of the Pig

Join Cathy Whims, Top Chef Master Chris Cosentino 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.

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 9th Maialata

Saturday, April 11

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 Chris Cosentino

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

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• Things to do in Carlton, OR
• Oregon Wine & Food Events
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