September 10, 2026 – September 12, 2026 · Cerchiara (TE)
Three days of celebration in Cerchiara (TE) featuring food stands dedicated to the unique local specialty, Ciufflette Ceci. Enjoy three evenings of live music with tribute bands covering Stadio, Menomale Band, and Vasco Rossi. The festival also includes a briscola card game tournament, DJ sets, and a lottery drawing for "L'Occhio del Gigante."
Indulge in the star of the festival, Ciufflette Ceci, a local specialty that offers a true taste of Abruzzo's culinary traditions. These savory chickpea fritters are a must-try, prepared fresh at the food stands throughout the event.
📅 September 10: Food stands open for Sagra Ciufflette Ceci (7:30 PM) and a musical evening with the Stadio Tribute Band "Lo Zaino" (9:30 PM). 📅 September 11: Food stands open for Sagra Ciufflette Ceci (7:30 PM) followed by a musical evening with "Menomale Band" featuring DJ Mirko di Giacinto & SDS Vocalist (9:30 PM). 📅 September 12: Briscola card game tournament (3:00 PM), food stands open for Sagra Ciufflette Ceci (7:30 PM), a musical evening with the Vasco Rossi Tribute Band "PRK" featuring DJ Marco Barone (9:30 PM), and the "L'Occhio del Gigante" lottery drawing (12:00 AM).