Festivals and Celebrations in Campania during the weekend from 8 to 10 September 2023
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In the heart of a sparkling September, Campania and Naples light up with liveliness and traditions, offering a weekend full of unique gastronomic experiences. Naples, the epicenter of this ferment, welcomes the Bufala Fest, promising delights that satisfy even the most demanding palates, and especially the famous Naples Festival meets the World. But not only: Gragnano e Castel Morrone promise to be milestones for lovers of good food and quality wine.
In this kaleidoscopic offering, the streets will come alive with music, dances e cooking show, offering tastings ranging from fine wines of Avellino to the marine delicacies of Poplars ed Herculaneum. A journey through the stalls of these festivals also means discovering local craftsmanship and getting involved in side events that celebrate the richness of the territory.
Do not miss the opportunity to experience a weekend full of discovery and divertissement, in a riot of flavors and colors that only Campania can offer.
This post in brief
- 1) Naples meets the World 2023 at the Mostra d'Oltremare: international food, music, dance
- 2) Bufala Fest 2023 in Naples, when the famous food event begins
- 3) Tufo Greco Festival 2023, three days of good wine and music in Avellino
- 4) Pasta Festival 2023 in Gragnano, tastings and show cooking
- 5) Prickly Pear Festival 2023 in Castel Morrone. Food and wine, music, crafts
- 6) Fish Festival in Pioppi 2023 to celebrate fresh fish
- 7) Sagra del Soffritto 2023 in Santa Marina
- 8) Cuttlefish Festival 2023, spaghetti and frying and much more based on fish
- 9) Festival of the Mulignana 'Mbuttunata 2023 in Sala di Caserta
- 10) Wild Boar Festival in Dugenta 2023, stands and tastings at the historic event
- 11) Fish Festival 2023 in Herculaneum, marine delicacies, stands, tastings
- 12) Solopaca Grape Festival 2023 with tastings, parades and allegorical floats
- 13) Hazelnut Festival 2023 in Baiano: local delicacies, tradition and music
- 14) Feast of Fried Pizza in San Mango Piedmont: two days of tastings and fun
- 15) Sagra del Maialetto in Apollosa: tasty dishes and good wine
- 16) Quarantine Bean Festival of the Dragone Valley 2023: tastings, music and guided tours
- 17) Frecagnola Fair 2023 in Cannalonga in Campania
- 18) International Street Food arrives in Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Caserta)
- 19) Gelato Festival 2023 in Salerno, with desserts and much more
- 20) Vicoli&Vicarielli 2023 in Mirabella Eclano: music, art and excellent food
1Naples meets the World 2023 at the Mostra d'Oltremare: international food, music, dance
At the Mostra D'Oltremare in Naples on 9, 10, 16 and 17 September 2023 the unmissable appointment with the new edition of Naples meets the world, or the largest festival in Europe, will take place.
2Bufala Fest 2023 in Naples, when the famous food event begins
The Bufala Fest returns to Naples from 6 to 10 September 2023, promising a unique gastronomic experience. The festival, dedicated to DOP buffalo mozzarella from Campania, combines taste with a variety of cultural events and shows.
3Tufo Greco Festival 2023, three days of good wine and music in Avellino
The cultural and gastronomic fervor is about to reach its peak in the picturesque historic center of Tufo, in the province of Avellino. From 8 to 10 September 2023, the area will come alive on the occasion of the thirty-seventh Tufo Greco Festival, a celebration that will see wine and culture enthusiasts converge from all over Italy for an unparalleled event.
4Pasta Festival 2023 in Gragnano, tastings and show cooking
From 8 to 10 September 2023, the cobbled streets of Gragnano will relive the historic Pasta Festival, an event sponsored by the Consorzio di Tutela della Pasta di Gragnano IgP and by the Municipality of Gragnano. The echoes of ancient pasta-making traditions will ring out loud, blending history, art, culture and unparalleled flavors in a three-dimensional celebration, centered on the city's emblematic product: pasta with the IgP brand.
5Prickly Pear Festival 2023 in Castel Morrone. Food and wine, music, crafts
An appointment that celebrates the local cultural and gastronomic wealth is renewed at Castel Morrone: the Prickly Pear Festival. This event, which in 2023 marks its 48th year, invites everyone to participate on 8, 9 and 10 September, immersing themselves in a deeply rooted tradition and discovering the beauties of a unique village. An initiative promoted by the Municipality of Castel Morrone, Unpli Caserta, and Pro Loco d'Italia, in collaboration with Forum Giovani Castel Morrone and the Third Millennium Seven Quarters Theater Company Association.
6Fish Festival in Pioppi 2023 to celebrate fresh fish
From 8 to 10 September 2023, the seaside village of Pioppi, a hamlet of Pollica, will be the scene of the 52nd edition of the renowned Fish Festival. This event, not to be missed, boasts a long history of celebrating fresh fish, integrating the deep roots of the Mediterranean Diet, of which Pioppi is considered the "Capital". An incomparable opportunity to enjoy the marine delights and lively and engaging atmosphere that the place promises.
7Sagra del Soffritto 2023 in Santa Marina
On 10 September, the Municipality of Santa Marina is preparing to host the celebration of the fortieth year of the prestigious Sagra del Soffritto. This significant edition, orchestrated by the Pro-Loco Buxentum, represents the final event of the series of summer events in 2023, offering an evening dedicated to the rediscovery of the culinary roots of the Cilento region.
8Cuttlefish Festival 2023, spaghetti and frying and much more based on fish
On 9 September 2023, the town of Sant'Angelo all'Esca, located in the province of Avellino, will be the scene of the historic sagra della Seppia, a traditional event that celebrates local culinary delights and honors San Michele Arcangelo. The stands will open at 20:30, kicking off an evening that promises to be full of flavors and vibrant melodies.
9Mulignana 'Mbuttunata 2023 festival in Sala di Caserta
After a four-year interruption due to unforeseen global circumstances, the long-awaited return of the 32nd edition of the mulignana 'mbuttunata festival is now upon us. Gastronomy and local culture enthusiasts are invited to mark the dates of 8 and 9 September 2023, and to reach the picturesque Piazza San Donato in Sala di Caserta.
10Wild 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.
11Fish Festival 2023 in Herculaneum, marine delicacies, stands, tastings
In the picturesque town of Ercolano (NA), he is preparing to unveil a fascinating summer event full of flavors: the Fish Festival – 2023 Edition. This culinary celebration, which took place both from 25 to 27 August, but also returns in September 2023 promising to be a riot of marine delights, captivating melodies and pleasant company. The appointment is for 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 September 2023.
12Solopaca Grape Festival 2023 with tastings, parades and allegorical floats
From Friday 8 to Tuesday 12 September 2023 a new edition of the unmissable Solopaca Grape Festival will take place in the province of Benevento, with a new program full of activities and tastings.
13Hazelnut Festival 2023 in Baiano: local delicacies, tradition and music
Everything is ready at the Villa Comunale of Baiano, a town in the province of Avellino, to welcome the traditional event of the Feast of the Hazelnut. The event, which will take place from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 September 2023, is part of the events organized by the Pro Loco Baiano for the "Settembre Baianese" project.
14Fried Pizza Festival in San Mango Piemonte: two days of tastings and fun
The special appointment with the Fried Pizza Festival in San Mango Piemonte, a town in the province of Salerno, is renewed again this year. It is an event that has been taking place for several years now and that the citizens of the place and neighboring municipalities always welcome with great enthusiasm.
15Pork Festival in Apollosa: tasty dishes and good wine
From Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 September 2023 the narrow streets and alleys of Apollosa, a town in the province of Benevento, will welcome the 2023 edition of the eagerly awaited Pig Festival. A traditional event of the place that this year celebrates an important milestone, namely its twenty-five years.
16Quarantine Bean Festival of the Dragone Valley 2023: tastings, music and guided tours
The long-awaited appointment with the Quarantino Bean Festival of the Dragone Valley is renewed for this year too, in Voltura Irpinia, in the province of Avellino. The dates to mark include two weekends, i.e. from 8 to 10 September and then from 15 to 17 September 2023.
17Frecagnola Fair 2023 in Cannalonga in Campania
In this 2023 edition of the renowned Frecagnola Fair which will take place in the suggestive Cannalonga in Campania, from 6 to 10 September, there is a fervent expectation and a profound meaning of renewal. In this particular historical period, marked by events that have left a deep imprint, the celebration represents a powerful call to return to the roots, a rediscovery of traditions and community.
18International Street Food arrives in Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Caserta)
Gastronomic fervor lands in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Caserta, becoming the epicenter of the intriguing world of street food. From 8 to 10 September 2023, the famous Piazza Mazzini will host the seventh edition of the International Street Food, the most significant event of its kind in Italy. This event, which does not include any entrance fee, promises to be a feast for the palate, bringing culinary wonders from various parts of the world directly to the Campania region.
19Gelato Festival 2023 in Salerno, between desserts and much more
Between 7 and 10 September, the enchanting shores of Salerno will become the scene of a grandiose gastronomic and artisanal celebration. During this period, the city will host GelatiAmo, the first festival dedicated to Italian artisan ice cream, and the food and wine and crafts fair, Gusto Italia. Both events, free and open to the public, promise to enthrall visitors with a wealth of flavors and artisanal experiences.
20Vicoli&Vicarielli 2023 in Mirabella Eclano: music, art and excellent food
The special appointment with the Vicoli&Vicarielli event in Mirabella Eclano, a town in the province of Avellino, is renewed. The days to mark are Friday 8 and Saturday 9 September 2023.
