Festivals and celebrations in Campania over the weekend from 27 to 29 October 2023
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Il weekend in Naples and Campania promises to be a lively journey dedicated to authentic gastronomy and local traditions. In a region famous for its cuisine, the festivals represent privileged opportunities to discover and savor the richness of typical products.
From the north to the south of the region, visitors can attend events celebrating a variety of foods. Taste the robusta wild boar meat, a dish that embodies the strength of country tradition, or let yourself be seduced by the enveloping aroma of chestnuts and porcini mushrooms, autumnal symbols of the Campania mountains.
If you have a sweet tooth, the homemade chocolate arrives in Vomero, and beyond, prepared according to ancient recipes and techniques. But that's not all: the region is also a paradise for food lovers wine, with events dedicated to the discovery of excellence such as black of Bagnoli or wines from the Royal Palace of Portici.
For those looking for more genuine and earthy flavours, the choice ranges from refined black truffles with berries, passing through the hazelnuts andolive oil, without forgetting the delicacies based on mountain potatoes.
This post in brief
- 1) Wild Boar Festival in Dugenta 2023, stands and tastings at the historic event
- 2) Chestnut and Porcini Mushroom Festival 2023 in Roccamonfina
- 3) Chocoland, the great Chocolate Festival in Salerno
- 4) The “nero di Bagnoli” Irpino 2023: stand with black truffle and chestnuts
- 5) Tasting in the Royal Palace at the Reggia di Portici: a journey to discover the wines
- 6) Snail Squares 2023. Piana di Monte Verna (CE)
- 7) Hazelnut Festival 2023 in Taurano, stands and local tastings
- 8) Olive Oil Festival 2023 in Cervino (CE), tradition on display
- 9) SapORI 2023, the food and wine journey of Evo oil
- 10) Mountain Potato Festival 2023 with potatoes, zeppole and meat
- 11) Autumn Flavors 2023 of Felitto's Fusillo with Eugenio Bennato (Salerno)
- 12) Chestnut and Wine Festival 2023 in Sorbo Serpico (AV)
- 13) Chocolate festival in Pompeii with stands and workshops
- 14) Chocoland 2023 at Vomero, the great chocolate festival returns
- 15) Oktoberfest in Palma Campania, beer, food, music and Halloween!
1Wild Boar Festival in Dugenta 2023, stands and tastings at the historic event
A recurring event that captures the attention of residents and visitors is the Boar Festival in Dugenta, located in the Benevento region. This gastronomic celebration will take place every weekend, starting on August 18 and concluding on October 29, 2023.
2Chestnut and Porcini Mushroom Festival 2023 in Roccamonfina
The enchanting Roccamonfina, located in the province of Caserta, is the setting for the 45th edition of the Chestnut and Porcini Mushroom Festival. This famous culinary and cultural event will take place in Piazza Nicola Amore, in the heart of the town. The party will take place over weekends, starting on September 30 and ending on October 29, 2023.
3Chocoland, the great Chocolate Festival in Salerno
A special event arrives in Campania, Don Chocoland or the Great Chocolate Festival which will take place in various places in Campania. After stopping in Salerno from 19 to 22 October, the event will move first to Vomero from 26 October to 1 November 2023 and then to Piazza Municipio from 15 to 19 November 2023, to then conclude its tour in Campania in style with a stop in Sorrento from 6 to 10 December 2023.
4The “nero di Bagnoli” Irpino 2023: stand with black truffles and chestnuts
The traditional appointment with the Market Exhibition of the Black Truffle of Bagnoli and Typical Products of Laceno and with the forty-fourth edition of the Chestnut and Truffle Festival in Bagnoli Irpino, a municipality in the province of Avellino, returns again this year.
5Tasting in the Royal Palace at the Reggia di Portici: a journey to discover wines
The Tasting in the Palace event will take place on Friday 27 October 2023 at the beautiful Royal Palace of Portici. In particular, it will be an event dedicated to wines and therefore open to wine lovers, but also to the more curious who want to experiment with new flavours.
6Snail Squares 2023. Piana di Monte Verna (CE)
In the heart of the province of Caserta, precisely in Piana di Monte Verna, the 11th edition of "Piazze della Lumaca" will be held. This culinary event, which is part of the 10th International Heliciculture Conference, will take place on the weekend of 28-29 October 2023. Known as the City of Snails, Piana di Monte Verna could not fail to celebrate this delicious mollusk which plays a central role in the local gastronomy.
7Hazelnut Festival 2023 in Taurano, stands and local tastings
On 28 and 29 October 2023, the streets of the historic center of Taurano in the province of Avellino will be invaded by the aroma and flavors of hazelnut, thanks to the NocciolArt event. This celebration is part of the regional Campania Divina project, a collaboration between several municipalities in the region. With free entry, the festival will highlight the prized Mortarella hazelnut, typical of the area.
8Olive Oil Festival 2023 in Cervino (CE), tradition on display
The heart of Cervino (CE) will become the setting for the XXV edition of the Olive Oil Festival, organized by the APS Pro Loco Cervino in collaboration with the Consortium of Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the Tifatini Mountains. The festival, which will take place on 28 and 29 October 2023, will not only pay homage to olive oil, but also celebrate the culture and traditions of the region through a wide range of activities.
9SapORI 2023, the food and wine journey of Evo oil
Scheduled for 28 and 29 October 2023, the town of Palomonte, located in the province of Salerno, will host the second edition of the SapOri event, a food and wine, cultural and artistic event. Organized by the Pro Loco of Palomonte, with the support of the Municipality and various associations such as Assofrantoi Campania, the event aims to enhance typical local products, in particular extra virgin olive oil.
10Mountain Potato Festival 2023 with potatoes, zeppole and meat
In the historic center of Castelcivita, the Municipality celebrates the 12th edition of the Mountain Potato Festival, scheduled for the weekend of 28 and 29 October 2023. This event is a tribute to the varieties of potatoes grown locally and offers a wide range of specialties culinary. Events begin at 18pm, extending to lunch on Sundays.
11Autumn Flavors 2023 of Felitto's Fusillo with Eugenio Bennato (Salerno)
In the period from 27 to 29 October 2023, Felitto will host the renowned gastronomic event "Flavours of Autumn", dedicated to Felitto's Fusillo. The event, which usually takes place in the second ten days of August, is a celebration of the traditional flavors of Felitto and Cilento. This year, the event will be further enriched by the presence of Special Guest Eugenio Bennato, who will cheer up the dinner on October 28th with his show 'Vento Popolare'.
12Chestnut and Wine Festival 2023 in Sorbo Serpico (AV)
From 27 to 29 October 2023, the municipality of Sorbo Serpico will be the scene of the 39th edition of the famous Chestnut and Wine Festival. The event, curated by the Festa Maria SS Committee. della Neve, aims to enhance the flavors and typical products of the Irpinia region, with a particular focus on the chestnut, a food strongly representative of the autumn season in this area.
13Chocolate festival in Pompeii with stands and workshops
One of the tastiest events of the year is about to return to the city of Pompeii. Choco Italia in Tour, a famous event among sweets enthusiasts, is preparing to delight the public with a variety of chocolates and delicacies. In this article, we explore the details of the event, from the festive atmosphere to the various types of desserts that will be available.
14Chocoland 2023 in Vomero, the great chocolate festival returns
In the heart of Vomero, one of the liveliest neighborhoods of Naples, one of the most anticipated events of the year is about to return: Chocoland 2023. This chocolate fair, which will take place from 26 October to 1 November, promises to be an unmissable event , especially because it coincides with the Halloween holidays. This year's edition is even more special thanks to a series of new attractions and surprises. Access to the event is free.
15Oktoberfest in Palma Campania, beer, food, music and Halloween!
From 27 to 31 October 2023, the pulsating heart of Campania in the Parco delle Nuvole in Palma Campania will be invaded by outpourings of Bavarian culture. The second edition of an event that combines craft beer, gastronomic delights and a series of live shows is planned. A party for adults and children, the Neapolitan Oktoberfest stands as one of the most anticipated events of the month.
