Sagra · October 31, 2026 – November 1, 2026 · Serramonacesca (PE)
Experience the authentic traditions and rich autumn flavors of Abruzzo in Serramonacesca with L’aneme de le morte. This event celebrates the season with beautifully carved pumpkins, sweet and savory traditional peasant recipes, a charming market, and lively folk music. Enjoy delicious food from covered stands with plenty of seating, including gluten-free options.
Indulge in a variety of sweet and savory peasant-style recipes, from traditional desserts to hearty main courses like Arrosticini (grilled lamb skewers) and Salsiccia (sausage). Don't miss the Pizze Fritte (fried dough), and warm up with local beverages such as Vin Brulé (mulled wine), Vino Cotto (cooked wine), and craft beer from SEVEN SIND. You'll also find beautifully carved pumpkins, perfect for a unique souvenir.
📅 Saturday, October 31st 📍 Serramonacesca - Historic Center 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Festival opens with food stands and covered seating 🎵 From 7:00 PM: Enjoy traditional music with "La cungreghe de le canture" featuring The Spoltorers 🎵 8:30 PM: Rock Funky Folk music with kalette pad cristiancono 📅 Sunday, November 1st 📍 Serramonacesca - Historic Center 🍽️ 12:00 PM: Festival opens for lunch with food stands and covered seating 📍 From 12:00 PM, throughout the historic center: 🍻 SEVEN SIND Beer available 🍷 Vino Cotto and Vin Brulé 🎈 Kids' games & inflatable park 🎤 Music with BITELAND BRICESTRA 🎭 Street artists with DIAVOLI ROSSI Dixeland Itinerante 🎤 Music with TERTE NOSTRA Stone & Juntains 🍽️ Traditional Desserts, Pizze Fritte, Salsiccia, Arrosticini (gluten-free options available) 🎃 4:00 PM: «Faceme la checocce avvunite» – Pumpkin carving workshop for children (registration €5) 🎃 5:00 PM: «La checocce chiò belle» – "Most Beautiful Pumpkin" contest (free registration until 4:50 PM) 🍽️ 6:00 PM: Festival food stands reopen 🌰 VINO E CASTAGNE "a votamazze" – Wine and Chestnuts around a mystical "fucanne" (bonfire)