October 18, 2026 · Marino (RM)
The 29th Sagra della Ciambella al Mosto di Marino celebrates the traditional ciambella al mosto, a sweet ring-shaped cake made with grape must. The festival features market stalls, a special blessing of the ciambella, free tastings, and a historical costume parade. The day concludes with the 'La ciambella dell'anno' contest and an awards ceremony for children's competitions.
Indulge in the star of the festival: the Ciambella al Mosto di Marino, a unique and delicious ring-shaped cake made with grape must, a true local specialty you won't want to miss.
📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026 – The 29th Sagra della Ciambella al Mosto di Marino takes place across Marino in Corso Trieste, Piazza S. Barnaba, and Piazza della Repubblica. 10:00 AM – 🎪 Festival stands open along Corso Trieste, alongside 'Pompieropoli' and 'La mia sagra,' a children's competition with prizes organized by UCM Marino and Confcommercio Castelli Romani. 12:15 PM – ⛪ Don Faustino Cancel officiates the blessing of the ciambella in Piazza S. Barnaba. 4:00 PM – 🎵 Enjoy traditional Roman music on Corso Trieste, while the children's area with rides opens in Piazza della Repubblica. 5:00 PM – 🍽️ The countdown begins for the highly anticipated free tasting of the ciambella, courtesy of the Consorzio della Ciambella al Mosto di Marino. 5:30 PM – 🎭 A historical costume parade by 'Storico Cantiere' will entertain, accompanied by Gruppo Folk Volemose Bene and the MPC Superband 83. 7:00 PM – 🎤 The fifth edition of the 'La ciambella dell'anno' contest kicks off in Piazza S. Barnaba, hosted by Lavinia Fiorani, featuring live music. 7:45 PM – 🏆 The Mayor and Consortium President offer their greetings, followed by the awards ceremony for the children's competitions and the winner of 'La ciambella dell'anno' contest in Piazza S. Barnaba.