August 16, 2026 – August 17, 2026 · Sassotetto, Sarnano (MC)
A vibrant mountain festival in Sassotetto, Sarnano (MC), offering a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and local culture. Enjoy guided trekking excursions, engaging games and workshops for children, a captivating photo exhibition, and a fascinating botanical walk. Indulge in authentic local specialties like grilled malalino with fagioli alle cotiche and the hearty sbraciolata di montagna. The festival also features enchanting evening shows under the stars, archery, and a charming artisan market for unique shopping.
Savor the authentic flavors of the mountains with our grilled malalino served with fagioli alle cotiche (beans with pork rinds), a traditional and hearty dish. Don't miss the sbraciolata di montagna, a delicious mountain-style grilled meat platter, perfect for a true taste of local cuisine.
📅 Saturday, August 16 🎨 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Painting Competition "I colori di Sassotetto" 🥾 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM - Night Hike Sarnano-Sassotetto (difficulty E, organized by CAI) 👶 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Kids' Market and Games 🌿 5:30 PM - Botanical Walk with Prof. F. Taffetani (Università Politecnica delle Marche) 🍽️ 6:00 PM - Grilled malalino and fagioli con le cotiche dinner 🎬 9:15 PM - Cinema & Stars "Un mondo a parte" (free screening at p.le Hotel Hermitage) 📅 Sunday, August 17 🥾 9:00 AM - Trekking and Biking on the Monti Azzurri (Trekking difficulty T, Biking organized by CAI) 🎨 Hands-on workshops for children - Art and fantasy with decoupage 🍽️ Sbraciolata di montagna lunch at Sassotetto square 📸 Photo Exhibition "La storia di Sassotetto" 🛍️ Shopping for local crafts and curiosities 🎯 Archery 🪁 Kite building and flying 📚 11:30 AM - Children's book presentation with dedicated workshop 🐴 From 3:30 PM - Meet our horse friends 🎮 From 3:30 PM - Traditional folk games (tug-of-war, log cutting, sack race) 🎗️ Painting Competition Award Ceremony ⛪ 5:00 PM - Holy Mass