August 22, 2026 – August 23, 2026 · Borgo Marinaro, Spadafora (ME)
The 4th edition of the Festa del Mare transforms Borgo Marinaro into a captivating hub of music, dance, and delicious tastings. The star of the show is 'stocco,' a local salted fish, featured in gastronomic evenings rich with marine flavors. The program includes musical parades, creative workshops for children, itinerant shows with jugglers and fire-eaters, enchanting sea rituals with illuminated boats, concerts, and dancing late into the night.
📅 **Saturday, August 22nd** 6:00 PM 🎵 The Sea Herald – Spadafora Band parade through the village streets 6:30 PM 🛍️ Sea Market Opening – Artisan stalls along the village streets 7:00 PM 👶 The Fairytale Courtyard – Creative workshop for the little ones 8:00 PM 🎭 The Parade of Wonders in the Village – Music, juggling, fire-eating, and itinerant shows 8:00 PM 🍽️ The Cuisine of the Sea – Tasting stands open 9:30 PM 🏆 Awards festa del Mare – Award Ceremony for 2026 Winners 11:00 PM 🎊 The Party Continues – Group dances 📅 **Sunday, August 23rd** 6:30 PM 🛍️ Opening of the Village Corners – Sea Market 7:30 PM 🎵 Itinerant Music 8:00 PM 🍽️ The Cuisine of the Sea and Stocco Fish – Tasting stands open 8:30 PM ⛵ The Bow and Sea Ritual – A picturesque parade of illuminated fishing boats 9:00 PM 💃 Mucca Dance Show 9:30 PM 🎵 Drum Wave a cielo aperto – An unprecedented sound experience