Between tasty Irpinia dishes and popular music, the 2018 Maccaronara Festival in Castelvetere sul Calore is one of the most anticipated events
Among the summer events with flavor could not miss the Maccaronara festival of Castelvetere sul Calore, Avellino, which will take place on 11 and 12 August 2018 reaching its 41st edition this year. Without betraying the expectations of its regular visitors, the festival will once again offer typical Castelveteresi dishes this year and in particular the real Maccaronara, a dish that boasts a very ancient tradition.
This year's formula, organized by the Pro Loco and the Municipality, includes many tastings and concerts with the tarantella and the fun on 11 day with the folk group "Nuevo Ritmo", while the day 12 will touch the band "I Simpatici Italiani" who will perform in popular music.
La Maccaronara it is a type of pasta prepared strictly by hand, the mixture of water and flour is worked up to give it the right consistency and is then cut into a shape similar to that of a large spaghetti. It is usually seasoned with tomato or bean sauce, the recipe for this typical irpino dish It has been passed down for generations. Everything will be accompanied, at the festival, by excellent wine Aglianico.
