The Sundays of Oil 2024 in Cerreto Sannita, celebration of extra virgin olive oil and local traditions

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La Workers' Mutual Aid Society and the Municipality of Cerreto Sannita (BN) invite you to participate in Oil Sundays, who return with the last autumn dates on 3, 10 and 17 November 2024. This event is a special occasion to celebrate theextra virgin olive oil produced in the Cerreto area, immersing yourself in local traditions through tastings, crafts and guided tours.

An event to celebrate the oil and the culture of the territory

The Sundays of Oil are events that offer visitors the opportunity to learn about the production process of extra virgin olive oil, while exploring the rich history and traditions of Cerreto SannitaThe event will be held on the following dates:

  • Sunday November 3 2024
  • Sunday November 10 2024
  • Sunday November 17 2024

During these days, it will be possible to visit theold headquarters in Via Cavallotti, open from 10: 00 to 12: 00, where a will be held art and craft exhibition focused on painting, on useful recycling Cerreto ceramics. Every Sunday it will also be possible to participate in guided tours of the oil mills, to discover the secrets of olive pressing and appreciate the excellence of local products.

Extraordinary openings and cultural itineraries

Le Oil Sundays will also offer unique opportunities for visits, thanks to the extraordinary openings of some historical sites of Cerreto Sannita:

  • Sunday 3rd and 10th November: opening of theex Mastroianni Wool Mill, Already Church of Sant'Onofrio.
  • Sunday November 17: opening of the Churches of San Gennaro e San Rocco.

These places, usually not accessible to the public, represent an unmissable opportunity to delve deeper into the cultural and religious history of the village, immersing yourself in a context rich in charm and tradition.

Crushing in the square and tastings

During the Sundays in the calendar, it will be possible to attend the pressing in the square, a unique opportunity to see up close how extra virgin olive oil is produced. There will also be set up tasting stand , Catering, where it will be possible to taste not only the freshly produced oil, but also a wide range of typical local productsThe event also includes theoil exhibition and other local delicacies, offering the public a real journey of taste.

Guided tours and thematic experiences

In addition to the crushing in the square, there will be organised guided tours in the historical center of Cerreto Sannita and to the collections of the Museum of Ceramics, allowing participants to learn more about the art and history of the village. There will also be proposals Thematic experiences with industry experts, who will offer insights on the oil production and on the value of local artisan tradition.

Practical information

To participate in the visits or for further information, you can book at the information point located in San Martin Square or contact the following numbers:

  • 338.1943614
  • 329.0028154
  • 393.3647909
  • Where: Cerreto Sannita
  • When:
    • Saturday November 02 2024
    • Saturday November 09 2024
    • Saturday November 16 2024
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