Ulysses' Skewer in Liberi: Festival on August 1st and 2nd

On Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2026, Liberi, a village in the Alto Casertano area, hosts the festival dedicated to the Skewer of Ulysses, the giant of local tradition: a massive barbecue that has attracted visitors from all over Campania for years. In Via Vittorio Emanuele, the heart of the town, the organizers set up an area with over a thousand seatsLive music, group dancing, ample parking, and an amusement park, for two evenings that combine the flavor of grilled meat with a festive atmosphere. Pork slowly turns over the fire until it becomes smoked, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, in an explosion of flavor that the organizers describe as a tale of centuries of Hellenic history.

Ulysses' Spit: A Myth That Is Burning

The name of the skewer recalls the myth of Ulysses, the Greek hero symbol of travel and hospitality, and it is no coincidence: the choice of the festival's promoters is to link the celebration to an ancient identity, that of the Caserta lands which have their roots in Magna Graecia. The absolute protagonist of the event is an enormous skewer of pork meat which cooks slowly for hours, constantly turning over the embers. The result is a smoky-flavored meat, with a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior, which is sliced ​​and served directly at the table. A complete gastronomic offering revolves around the skewer, featuring traditional country dishes: from pancetta alla zingara with potatoes and provola, to arrosticini, from prosciutto alla contadina to grilled sausage, to simple yet beloved dishes like pasta and beans, pork rinds with sauce, and wurstel and chips. A genuine cuisine, designed to please both adults and children, which finds its expression in the burning embers its common thread is that it tells, dish after dish, the gastronomic culture of a territory that has remained faithful to its roots.

Two evenings of celebration with music, dancing, and amusement park fun.

The festival isn't just a food event, but a true village celebration that transforms Liberi into a weekend destination. The area set up on Via Vittorio Emanuele can accommodate more than a thousand diners, with seating that allows you to enjoy the evening in good company without sacrificing freshly baked food. Live music accompanies both evenings, alternating bands and repertoire designed for group dancing, while the amusement park offers attractions for children, making the event family-friendly. Ample parking makes it easy for those who choose to drive to the town, avoiding the parking problem that often complicates summer festivals. Liberi, with its views of the Caserta hills and its proximity to the Matese mountain range, thus confirms itself as a reference point for those seeking a day trip dedicated to good food, as also described in the July festival dedicated to arrosticini and hanged caciocavalloFor those who have already participated in past seasons, the atmosphere is the one photographed in our coverage of the 2025 festival: same passion, same fire, same community spirit.