September 8, 2026 – September 15, 2026 · Amandola (FM)
The Festa ai Taccarelli in Amandola offers a rich program of religious celebrations and entertainment. Visitors can savor local specialties like gnocchi, 'ngriccio, and sausages, participate in children's games, foosball and briscola tournaments, and dance to live orchestras. The event culminates with a lottery drawing and the Festa dell'Addolorata.
Indulge in a variety of local delights, including hearty gnocchi, the unique 'ngriccio pasta dish, and savory sausages. You'll also find classic Italian street food like pizza slices and crispy french fries, alongside traditional regional recipes such as Fagioli con le Cotiche (beans with pork rinds).
Join the festivities at Festa ai Taccarelli! The event kicks off with religious services at CHIESA SANTA MARIA DELLA META-TACCARELLI on Tuesday, September 8th at 7:00 PM and Wednesday, September 9th at 6:45 PM. Thursday, September 10th, from 7:00 PM at BIVIO LOTTIZZAZIONE RUSTICI, brings fun and games for children, followed by dinner from 8:00 PM featuring GNOCCHI, 'NGRICCIO, SAUSAGES, and fries. Enjoy a semi-serious show by VERA VÙ at 9:00 PM and music and dancing with ROBERTO CARPINETI. Friday, September 11th, includes a procession in honor of B.V. M. Addolorata starting at 3:30 PM from Chiesa Taccarelli to Piane and back, with a Holy Mass at 5:00 PM. Evening entertainment at BIVIO LOTTIZZAZIONE RUSTICI from 7:00 PM offers children's games, dinner from 8:00 PM with 'NGRICCIO and FAGIOLI CON LE COTICHE, and live music and dancing with LAURA PIUNTI Band at 9:30 PM. Don't miss the FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT (16 teams, €22.00 per team – reservations at n. 347.7439150). Saturday, September 12th, at BIVIO LOTTIZZAZIONE RUSTICI, features children's games from 6:00 PM, dinner from 8:00 PM with pizza slices and french fries, and music and dancing with Orchestra DANIELE DESIDERI and DJ SET with JM at 9:00 PM. A BRISCOLA CARD GAME tournament (64 teams, €22.00 per team) will also take place. Sunday, September 13th, begins with Holy Mass and Eucharistic Adoration at CHIESA SANTA MARIA DELLA META-TACCARELLI at 11:30 AM. At BIVIO LOTTIZZAZIONE RUSTICI, try your luck at the WHEEL GAME with great prizes from 5:00 PM, when the food stands also open. Enjoy a clown and comic magic show by FEDERICA FATTORI, 'Dimmi di si', at 5:30 PM, followed by music and dancing with FABRIZIO and RAFFAELLA. The LOTTERY DRAWING is at 11:50 PM. The celebrations conclude on September 15th with the FESTA dell'ADDOLORATA and Holy Mass at Chiesa Santa Maria della Meta - Taccarelli at 7:00 PM.