The Wine Festival in Solopaca, the Mushrooms of Cusano Mutri, the Hazelnut of Baiano and the Tomato of San Marzano, protagonists of the best festivals in Naples and Campania in September 2014
Summer is almost over and the weather conditions tell us that autumn is already upon us. But for lovers of festivals and gastronomic events organized in our territory there is no better season to explore the Campania region in search of typical dishes and specialties to taste which, from September onwards, enrich our tables and tempt the our palate. From Solopaca wine, which is dedicated to a historic folk festival, passing through the mushrooms of Cusano Mutri, hazelnut of Baiano and tomato from San Marzano.
What are you waiting for? Let us advise you from Napolike le festivals not to be missed for the month of September 2014, an opportunity to rediscover villages and places of our territory and be carried away by unique and exclusive flavors.
Mushroom festival in Cusano Mutri
26 from September to October 12 2014
In the enchanting village of Cusano Mutri (BN) is held every year the traditional appointment with the Feast of Mushrooms, an event now in its 36th edition which is confirmed as one of the most followed gastronomic events in the Campania region. During the festival it will be possible to taste, in various restaurants and typical trattorias, mushroom-based menus, such as tagliatelle and gnocchi with porcini mushrooms, scallops, lasagna and gratin mushrooms.
More information on the Mushroom Festival on the official fanpage of the event
Grape Festival in Solopaca
from 11 to 18 September 2014
Solopaca it has been synonymous with "wine" since ancient times, to the point of becoming the essence of this village in the province of Benevento and characterizing its uses and local customs. Every year, since 1978, it has been held in Solopaca la Grape Festival, including wonderful parades of allegorical floats and historical processions, workshops and conferences on grapes and wine and, of course, tasting of typical local products and the legendary "Solopaca wine" in the local taverns and cellars.
More information on the Grape Festival on the official website of the event
San Marzano DOP tomato festival in Striano
from the 12 to the 14 September 2014
Back to Striano (NA), for the 13th edition, the festival that celebrates one of the most beloved products of our territory and strictly 0 km: the tomato San Marzano DOP. The gastronomic event, therefore, represents one of the first in Campania to combine traditional cuisine and respect for the environment. It will be possible to taste specialties based on San Marzano tomatoes (pasta dishes and fried pizza) but also to buy San Marzano DOP tomatoes in tins in the stands set up inside the festival area.
More information on the San Marzano DOP tomato festival on the official website of the event
Malazè, archeoenogastronomia in Campi Flegrei
from the 6 to the 16 September 2014
Ninth edition of the archaeoenogastronomic event that will involve some municipalities in the Campi Flegrei area for ten days: Pozzuoli, Bacoli, Monte di Procida, Quarto, Naples and Procida. Over 120 food and wine, cultural and social initiatives are scheduled, proposed by dozens of associations, cooperatives, restaurants, wine producers and gastronomic companies. In addition, visitors will be able to follow six itineraries to be able to appreciate, together with wine and food, the enormous historical and naturalistic heritage of the Phlegraean area: Neapolis, Puteoli, Avernum, Baiae, Quartum, Mons et Prochyta.
More information on Malazè on the official website of the event
Feast of Hazelnut in Baiano
13 and 14 September 2014
26th edition of the festival that celebrates the hazelnut, with a menu full of "themed" dishes that will open the autumn season with local specialties such as fresh pasta with hazelnut sauce, rind with hazelnut filling and "tile" of meat breaded with hazelnut and stuffed with speck and cheese . And, again, "fried pizza with sauce", sandwich with sausage and various side dishes and sweets strictly with hazelnut such as the "caprese" passing through the biscuits up to the nougat.
More information on the Sagra della Nocciola on the Official site of the event
Festa della Nocciola in Boscotrecase (NA)
from the 26 to the 28 September 2014
First edition of the Hazelnut Festival in Boscotrecase, in a festival that aims to enhance one of the typical products of the area grown in rural areas but also in the historic center. You can taste different dishes derived from hazelnuts. such as ice cream, pastries, hazelnut coffee and stuffed pancakes, and browse through the stands of handicrafts.
More information on the Hazelnut Festival in our dedicated article
