September 24, 2026 – September 27, 2026 · Apiro (MC)
The 64th Sagra della Polenta celebrates this local culinary specialty with four days of festivities, music, and traditional folk culture. Live music, an escape room, a 'motopolenta' motorcycle gathering, a briscola card tournament, food stalls, and traditional games will liven up the evenings from September 24th to 27th.
Indulge in a variety of polenta-based dishes, from the unique 'Aperipolenta' appetizer to 'Polenta e Tamburelli' and other traditional polenta preparations, showcasing this beloved local product in all its delicious forms.
The festival kicks off on Thursday, September 24th, at 9:00 PM with a Briscola Card Tournament offering great prizes. On Friday, September 25th, at 9:00 PM, enjoy 'Polenta e Tamburelli' at Teatro Mestica with Silvia Moret and Francesca Bettin. Saturday, September 26th, features an 'Enigma Street Escape Room' from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (reservations: 0733 611131 / 380 4581954) followed by live music from the Andrea Bonifazi Special Band at 6:00 PM. The final day, Sunday, September 27th, starts with 'Motopolenta' registrations at 8:30 AM (info: Lello 393 5295362), then 'Aperipolenta & Pizzica' in Piazza Baldin at 3:30 PM. From 6:00 PM, explore market stalls along Viale Trieste, photographic exhibitions, and traditional folk games throughout the town. The evening concludes at 9:30 PM with a Mini-Group Showcase, inflatable games, and fresh fruit with DJ Toto and DJ Jack.