Pork or artichoke festival, donkey palio, concerts by Raf and Luca Carbone, this and much more for the festivals in Campania on the weekend of 8, 9 and 10 May 2015!
The season of festivals is entering more and more alive and also for this weekend we want to recommend the best ones festivals in Campania and Naples.
The weekend of8, 9 e 10 May 2015 will be full of events and tastings and many of the festivals that we will present will also give you the opportunity to participate in sports competitions or to attend funny palios. In Camposano, for example, the race will take place race between donkeys that will declare the European Champion, among a taste of local products and a sip of wine.
In Ottaviano, however, you can also attend the Raf concert and at the Peppe Iodcie show, while at Lauro di Sessa Aurunca there will be live performances Luca Carboni and a fireworks show.
Discover all the other initiatives by following our advice!
The best festivals of the weekend of 8, 9 and 10 May 2015
Pig festival and Palio del Casale - Camposano (Na)
The Palio del Casale consists of one festival rich in local products to taste and a full program of events that includes the traditional European Palio. An engaging donkey race which sees the participation of the excellence of all European poles for the title of European Champion.
The festival will focus on the pig, especially stuffed or cooked on the spit, but also on the street food and on fried fish. There will also be a lot of popular music with groups from different regions.
When: 9-10 May 2015
Where: Camposano, Naples
Info: 0818261186 | 3357221110 | 3396818308 | 3934889493 | entepaliodelcasale@gmail.com
To find out about the complete program, consult the site of the Palio del Casale.
Feast of Tammorra - Maddaloni (CE)
Saturday 9 May will be held the enthralling Feast of Tammorra in Maddaloni, an event in which not only can you dance to the rhythm of popular dances, but you can also follow of approach courses to the instruments of popular tradition and learn the steps of traditional dances, like the tammurriata. In the evening there will also be live performances and from the afternoon it will be possible to go through the stands of local products for tastings and tastings.
When: 9 May 2015
Where: Piazza della Pace, Maddaloni (CE)
Info: 3296266185 | germogli_2013@libero.it
For the complete program, the event poster
Artichoke Festival - Pietrelcina (Bn)
Now become an annual event, the feast of the artichoke pietrelcinese has above all the aim of enhancing the typical local product that, according to many studies, has significant food and therapeutic properties.
At the main square of the village will be set up numerous stands where you can taste dishes with different preparations, but all based on artichoke. Naturally, accompanied by excellent Local wine.
Other stands, on the other hand, will sell products like organic oil, cheese, salami, wine and honey. The festival will be cheered by folk groups.
When: 9-10 May 2015
Where: Municipality of Pietrelcina (Bn)
Info: for all the details, consult the site of the Municipality of Pietrelcina
Patronal feast and tastings in Ottaviano (Na)
Every year in Ottaviano there is a patronal festival that takes on the contours of a festival. In fact, the patron Saint Michael the Archangel will be celebrated, but at the same time they will be organized stand of local products and many musical events, Sports, cabaret. You can participate in cycling races, basketball games and challenges of fencing, but you will also witness the nice donkey palio. Among the comedy shows there will be that of Peppe Iodice and, Saturday 9 May, the evening will end with the Raf concert.
When: from 7 to 11 May 2015
Where: Piazza Mercato and surrounding streets, Ottaviano (Na)
Info: il complete program of the Festival
For more info, the site of the Municipality of Ottaviano
Re Maggio Festival - Lauro of Sessa Aurunca (CE)
This is the patronal feast of Santa Maria dei Pozzi which takes place every year in Lauro di Sessa Aurunca and which attracts both faithful and simple curious. In addition to the religious celebration, there will also be stalls for tasting food and wine products local and will be organized concerts of popular music.
In closing, the 12 may, Luca Carboni will perform in concert and, at midnight, i will be fired fireworks.
When: from 8 to 12 May 2015
Where: Lauro of Sessa Aurunca (CE)
Info: for all the info, site of Santa Maria dei Pozzi
