Musica · September 12, 2026 – September 13, 2026 · Acerno (SA)
Experience the biennial Festa della Montagna, a vibrant celebration of rural traditions, mountain cuisine, and local culture in Acerno. This two-day event features parades of oxen, mules, and horses accompanied by lively folk music, dedicated food areas showcasing authentic mountain flavors, captivating bird of prey shows, thrilling outdoor activities like hiking and tree climbing, engaging educational workshops for children, and evening musical performances with DJ sets and a grand final lottery.
Indulge in the 'Sosta dei Sapori della Montagna' (Mountain Flavors Stop), a dedicated food area offering a continuous selection of traditional mountain dishes and local specialties, perfect for savoring the authentic tastes of the region.
📅 **SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026** 🎪 10:30 AM - Festa della Montagna kicks off with exhibition stands and an info point. 🍽️ 12:00 PM - 'Sosta dei Sapori della Montagna' food area opens at Parco Rimembranza. 🐝 3:30 PM - Discover 'Il fantastico mondo delle api' (The Fantastic World of Bees) at Villa Casillo. 👧 4:30 PM - Fun games for the 'little mountain guardians' at Viale San Donato. 🐄 6:00 PM - Oxen parade animated by Battista Band at Parco Rimembranza. 🍷 6:15 PM - 'Aperipino' aperitif with a DJ set at Piazza V. Freda. 🍽️ 7:00 PM - 'Sosta dei Sapori della Montagna' food area reopens. 🎵 9:30 PM - Battista Band performs folk music at Villa Comunale. 🎵 11:30 PM - 'Mountain Sound Party 'Na ballata sott'u pino' at Villa Comunale. 📅 **SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026** 🥾 9:00 AM - 'Acerno vista dal Magnone' - a guided hike through nature and scenic views with Giuseppe Cuozzo (reservations required). 🎪 10:00 AM - Exhibition stands and info point open. 🦅 10:30 AM - Bird of prey show and exhibition by Falconieri dell'Irno at Villa Comunale. 🏔️ 10:30 AM - Mountain activities: tree climbing, honey demonstration, and a mini zoo at Villa Casillo. 🍷 11:15 AM - 'Montagna da bere' - Mountain aperitif with a DJ set at Piazza V. Freda. 👧 11:30 AM - Games for the 'little mountain guardians' at Viale San Donato. 🐄 11:45 AM - Parade of oxen, mules, and horses animated by Battista Band at Parco Rimembranza. 🍽️ 12:00 PM - 'Sosta dei Sapori di Montagna' food area opens continuously at Parco Rimembranza. 🎵 12:30 PM - Gli Evolution 2.0 perform folk music at Parco Rimembranza. 🔨 3:30 PM - Ox and mule logging demonstration at Parco Rimembranza. 🎮 4:15 PM - Traditional mountain games at Parco Rimembranza. 🍷 4:30 PM - 'Aperitivo della Montagna - L'Ape d'Oro' at Parco Rimembranza. 💬 5:00 PM - 'La montagna del futuro' - a conference at ex Convento Sant'Antonio. 🐄 6:30 PM - Oxen parade animated by Battista Band at Parco Rimembranza. 🦅 7:30 PM - Bird of prey show and exhibition by Falconieri dell'Irno at Parco Rimembranza. 🎉 11:30 PM - 'Acerno Closing Night' with a DJ set and lottery drawing at Villa Comunale.