The Feast of Torrone and Croccantino 2016 know how to play in the magical Christmas atmosphere of San Marco dei Cavoti!
La Festa del Torrone and Croccantino back to the intoxication of sweet smells the streets of San Marco dei Cavoti, an enchanting country of the Campania Apennines, in the province of Benevento.
The typical dessert of the Christmas tradition could not miss in this magical atmosphere and will certainly attract a large number of visitors. There 16th edition will take place every day from 7 to 11 December 2016, then it will resume for another two days, the 17 and the 18 December, and will offer a enogastronomic and cultural itinerary.
Visitors will be able to taste traditional local desserts prepared in various ways, such as i lemon crunchy, orange with coconut, mint, coffee, gianduia and al pistachio, and the genuine products of the area from cheeses to the winner, from oil to cured meats, without neglecting the excellent wines of our land. The stands, scattered through the streets of the village, will be heated to allow you to appreciate everything in detail: the nougat, the crunchy, the products of the rural area of Sannio and Alto Tammaro.
Sunday 11 December at 15: 00 the artisans will realize the Megacroccantino hoping to break the record of the longest crunchy ever made. At the end of the event the crisp will be broken and offered to visitors. The rest of the program includes folk shows, Christmas concerts, bagpipers, corner of roasted chestnuts, show cooking, culinary itineraries at "km 0", street artists, the nativity scene contest, guided tours of historical and artistic beauties including the one at the Torre Clock Museum and the exhibition of objects from crafts linked to tradition.
This year a greater turnout is expected because the event, compared to previous editions, has made giant steps, in fact, visitors will find info points in Piazza Risorgimento by the ProLoco di San Marco dei Cavoti that will provide information on programs and services .
Full program
8th December
- 10: 00Opening of the XVI Festa del Torrone and Croccantino
Piazza Risorgimento
Opening of the 16esima Festival of Torrone and Croccantino of San Marco dei Cavoti - 17: 00 Majorettes and flag-wavers
Piazza Risorgimento
By the students of the Comprehensive Institute of San Marco dei Cavoti - 18: 00 Inauguration of the XVI Festa del Torrone and Crcoccantino
Piazza Risorgimento
Inauguration of the 16th Festival of Torrone and Croccantino of San Marco dei Cavoti - 19: 00 Street artists
Piazza Risorgimento
Jugglers and fire eaters - 21: 00 Popular music concert
Palacrok - Gastronomic square
9th December
- 10: 00 Opening Croccantino stand
Piazza Risorgimento - 19: 00 Open-mouthed
Piazza Risorgimento
Shows and workshops for children and families - 21: 00 Voices from the South
Palacrok - Gastronomic square
Folk music - 22: 00 Paolo Caiazzo
Palacrok - Gastronomic square
Cabaret show
10th December
- 10: 00 Opening stand Croccantino
Piazza Risorgimento - 17: 00 Show cooking
Palacrok - Gastronomic square
Master pastry chefs will decorate, in a live performance, with creations of statues composed mainly of crunchy, chocolate; the performance will be performed by Italian pastry champions, close to the world competition, Enrico Casarano, Matteo Cutolo and Giuseppe Russi. Tastings of confectionery products and typical drinks. - 18: 00 CAI Stabia Chorus
Mother Church
Concert of the CAI STABIA CHORUS of Castellammare di stabia - 19: 00 Street artists
Piazza Risorgimento
Jugglers and fire eaters - 21: 00 Theatrical representation
Palacrok - Gastronomic square
Artistic performance by the theater group "La Maschera" - 23: 30 Crokko night dj set
Palacrok - Gastronomic square
11th December
- 10: 00 Opening stand Croccantino
Piazza Risorgimento - 10: 30 Baby messy
Piazza Risorgimento
Appointment by the Pro-Loco association. - 10: 30 SassinFunky Street Band
Piazza Risorgimento
All in one breath the music of the Sassinoro band - 11: 30 Majorettes and flag-wavers
Piazza Risorgimento
By the students of the Comprehensive Institute of San Marco dei Cavoti - 15: 00 Megacroccantino
Piazza Risorgimento
The largest crunchy in the world made by the confectionery companies of San Marco dei Cavoti. Distribution of the crunchy by the La 'ncioccarata Folk Group. Followed by a show by the Folk group
go on… - 17: 00 Stories of foods and countries
Palazzo Colarusso
Multidisciplinary study days dedicated to food and wine in historical and traditional cultures, with particular reference to the Samnite area. - 17: 30 Dance show
Palacrok - Gastronomic square
Organized by the ASD "Progetto Danza" of Colle Sannita - 19: 00 Open-mouthed
Piazza Risorgimento
Shows and workshops for children and families between food and theater - 21: 00 Musical show
Palacrok - Gastronomic square
17th December
- 10: 00 Opening stand Croccantino
Piazza Risorgimento - 11: 30 Majorettes and flag-wavers
Piazza Risorgimento
By the students of the Comprehensive Institute of San Marco dei Cavoti - 17: 00 Gastronomic Workshop
Palacrok - Gastronomic square
(Unesco) - 18: 00 Tribal fusion
Palacrok - Gastronomic square
Dance performance, American style tribal fusion and belly dance, by the teacher Vladia - 19:00 Performance by the My School orchestra
Mother Church
By the students of the Comprehensive Institute of San Marco dei Cavoti - 20: 00 III Children's Music Festival
Palacrok - Gastronomic square
Children's Music Festival by MAVIDA Sound. On the sidelines of the event, the prize-giving of the “Arte con Gusto” competition for primary school pupils.
18th December
- 10: 00 Opening stand Croccantino
Piazza Risorgimento - 21:00 Mettimmece agree and go there
Palacrok - Gastronomic square
Theatrical performance by the amateur theater company "Teatroamico" of the Calvi cultural center