September 12, 2026 – September 13, 2026 · Alife (CE)
Experience the 4th edition of this vibrant festival dedicated to corn and the agricultural heritage of Alife! Two days packed with exciting events: a dog walk, a seminar on archaeology and the environment, a tractor parade with a blessing of agricultural machinery, a complimentary lunch, amateur games, and live folk music with Paolo & Giorgio. The festival culminates with a spectacular fireworks display.
Enjoy a variety of traditional Italian festival foods, including a hearty breakfast, a delicious complimentary lunch for participants, and refreshing gelato for a sweet treat.
📅 **SEPTEMBER 12, 2026** 🐕 4:30 PM - Gather in Piazza Vescovado for a dog walk with Angelo De Simone, plus kids' entertainment by Party No Stop Kids, with complimentary gelato from Bar Colorado. 🚶 5:00 PM - Depart for a stroll through Alife's historic center. 🎤 8:00 PM - Seminar 'Parliamone in piazza' (Let's Talk in the Square) on Archaeology, Environment, and Agriculture at Piazzetta Santa Caterina, with an opening debate led by Prof. Gianni Parisi, followed by an evening of music from Vineria Elepha by Leandro Sannullo. 📅 **SEPTEMBER 13, 2026** 🚜 9:00 AM - Participants gather with their tractors at Santuario Madonna delle Grazie for a mass celebrated by Don Emilio Di Muccio dedicated to farmers, followed by a blessing of agricultural machinery and breakfast. 🚜 12:00 PM - Tractor parade along the Roman walls, with a stop at Bar Gioco for an aperitivo. 🍽️ 1:00 PM - Departure and complimentary lunch for all participants at Via A. De Gasperi, Bar Il Primo by Reveglia Enrico. 🏅 4:00 PM - Amateur games (arm wrestling, 'tiro al mautone,' tug-of-war, 'solco dritto,' 'spingi la rotoballa,' wheelbarrow race – games also open to children). 🎉 8:00 PM - Awards ceremony. 🎵 9:00 PM - Live music and traditional folk dances with Paolo & Giorgio, plus kids' entertainment with De Luca. 🎆 12:00 AM - Closing fireworks display for the 4th edition.