July 8, 2026 – July 12, 2026 · Donoratico, Castagneto Carducci (LI)
A delightful food festival dedicated to pappardella pasta, featuring local specialties like frittelle and zonzelle, alongside continuous entertainment. From Wednesday to Sunday, enjoy a full restaurant and bar service, tombola games, traditional "liscio" ballroom dancing with live orchestras, and screenings of historical videos and photos. This event is proudly organized by the Filarmonica Comunale di Castagneto Carducci, an institution founded in 1852.
Indulge in the star of the show, pappardella pasta, prepared with authentic local sauces. Don't miss out on the sweet zonzelle, a delightful local dessert, and savory frittelle, perfect for a quick bite or street food experience.
The festival kicks off on **Wednesday, July 8th** at 5:30 PM with the official inauguration featuring the Filarmonica Comunale. The restaurant and bar open at 7:30 PM, followed by ballroom dancing with the ELY E I NOTTURNI orchestra at 9:30 PM. On **Thursday, July 9th**, the restaurant and bar open at 7:30 PM, with dancing to the QUARTIERE LATINO orchestra at 9:30 PM. **Friday, July 10th** also sees the restaurant and bar open at 7:30 PM, with a dance exhibition by the BalliAmo school at 9:00 PM, and dancing with I SENTIERI DEL CUORE orchestra at 10:00 PM. **Saturday, July 11th** features the restaurant and bar opening at 7:30 PM, and dancing with the LUCA GIOVANNETTI orchestra at 9:30 PM. Finally, on **Sunday, July 12th**, the restaurant and bar open at 7:30 PM, with dancing to LORENZO e la sua FISARMONICA orchestra at 9:30 PM. Every day, enjoy the restaurant, bar, traditional "liscio" dancing, continuous tombola games, and delicious frittelle and zonzelle. Historical videos and photos will also be screened daily.