Sagra · November 15, 2026 · Terra del Sole, Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole (FC)
La Fugarena is an ancient folk festival and a rural thanksgiving ritual for the agricultural year. This vibrant event features a bustling street and artisan market, food stalls offering delicious local specialties, the "Art'infanzia" art exhibition, live music, and street performers. The day culminates with the spectacular lighting of a traditional bonfire in Piazza d'Armi.
Indulge in authentic Romagnola flavors with local specialties like warm mulled wine (vin brulè), roasted chestnuts, savory piadina romagnola, hearty polenta, and crispy fried piadina – perfect for a taste of traditional Italian street food.
Join us on November 15, 2026, for a full day of festivities! The day kicks off at 8:30 AM with a street market around the Church of Santa Reparata. At 9:00 AM, the 4x4 ROMAGNA TEAM CASTROCARO TERME – FORLÌ gathers, and the "41° RASSEGNA DI ARTI CREATIVE 'ART'INFANZIA'" for children (0-10 years) begins, alongside an exhibition of works by middle school students. At 9:30 AM, the "CAMMINATA DELLA FUGARENA" walk starts from Piazza d'Armi. From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, enjoy a special opening of the CASTELLO DI PORTA ROMANA. From 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, explore the creative artisan market and local agricultural products in Borghi Romano and Fiorentino (via A. Saffi and via G. Mazzini). A Holy Mass and blessing of agricultural gifts will be held at 11:00 AM at the Church of Santa Reparata. At 12:00 PM, the food stand opens at Palazzo Pretorio (takeaway available), offering piadina romagnola, polenta, and later in the afternoon, fried piadina, chestnuts, and vin brulè. The afternoon continues with the "ART'INFANZIA" painting workshop and traditional games at 2:00 PM in Piazza d'Armi, and wooden games with Nonno Banter at Palazzo Pretorio. At 2:45 PM, discover "C’ERA UNA VOLTA IN ROMAGNA… aspettando la Fugarèna" – a guided tour at the Museo dell'Uomo e dell'Ambiente (reservations required by Friday, November 13, 2026, via WhatsApp to Chiara Macherozzi at 349-8087330). At 3:30 PM, participate in a free COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE at Giardini Cosimo I, facilitated by Flavia Ravaioli (info/reservations: 328 320 6970). The day culminates at 5:30 PM with the spectacular lighting of the traditional bonfire in Piazza d'Armi.