September 4, 2026 – September 14, 2026 · Crocette, Ancona (AN)
Crocette in Festa celebrates the Feast of S. Croce, the 423rd Interregional Fair, and the 166th anniversary of the Battle. This event offers a rich program with theatrical performances, live music, dance evenings, children's activities, and food stalls featuring traditional menus. It's a fantastic opportunity to have fun and savor local specialties.
Indulge in a traditional menu featuring authentic local dishes, available at the main restaurant on select evenings and for both lunch and dinner on the final day. For lighter bites, a snack bar with piadineria, panineria, and a brewery will be open on other days, offering a taste of regional flavors.
Get ready for a lively schedule at Crocette in Festa! 📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 7:00 PM 🍽️ Snack Bar opens with Brewery, Piadineria, and Panineria 9:15 PM 🎤 Live Event: The Filodrammatica h24 Theater Company of Ancona presents the brilliant comedy BACIAMI ANCORA O MEGLIO KISS ME AGAIN. 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 4:30 PM Parish Caritas Seniors' Party 7:00 PM 🍽️ Traditional Menu Restaurant opens 9:15 PM 🎵 Live Event: SEMPLICEMENTE CANTAUTORI, a journey through Italian authorial music with MUSAICO FOLKESTRA Band by Petrucci and Ferrandi (authors and composers for NOMADI). 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 3:30 PM VII TROFEO DEL “CIAMBELLÒ SAL BUCO” (submission deadline) 5:00 PM Kids' Zone... Bubbles, Face Painting, and more! 7:00 PM 🍽️ Traditional Menu Restaurant opens 9:00 PM 🎵 Music and Dancing with ORCHESTRA MARAKAIBO. 📅 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 9:15 PM Procession through the Hamlet streets and open-air Mass. 📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 7:00 PM 🍽️ Snack Bar opens with Brewery, Piadineria, Panineria, Spritz, and Cocktail Barman Paolo Elisei 9:30 PM 🎵 Live Event: TRIBUTE SHOW – three different tributes and the best of Italian music in one evening. 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7:00 PM 🍽️ Traditional Menu Restaurant opens 9:00 PM 🎵 Dance and sing along with ORCHESTRA CARPINETI ROBERTO Interlude with 💃 Dance School PUNTO DANZA M° Tarabelli performance 11:30 PM TOMBOLATA (bingo). 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 5:00 PM BABY CICLISTICA for all children under 7 – t-shirt and toy for all participants 6:00 PM BABY CICLISTICA Awards Ceremony 7:00 PM 🍽️ Traditional Menu Restaurant opens 9:00 PM 🎵 Music and dancing with ORCHESTRA ANDREA BONIFAZI. 📅 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 8:00 AM 423rd INTERREGIONAL FAIR of CROCETTE opens 12:00 PM 🍽️ Traditional Menu Restaurant opens for lunch 6:00 PM "IL BANCARELLARO" award presentation 7:00 PM 🍽️ Traditional Menu Restaurant opens for dinner, Spritz and Cocktail Barman Paolo Elisei 9:00 PM 🎵 Live Event: DJ SET... NO SOLO ANNI 90 with the participation of ALESSANDRO LUNARDI, also known as NEK. 🍽️ The main restaurant is open for dinner on Saturday, September 5; Sunday, September 6; Saturday, September 12; and Sunday, September 13. 🍽️ The main restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner on Monday, September 14, the day of the fair. Takeaway options are available in case of bad weather.