September 3, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · Santa Maria Nuova (AN)
The 52nd Sagra della Quaglia in Santa Maria Nuova offers four days of celebration with food stands brimming with quail and other Marche region specialties, all paired with excellent local wine and beer. The program includes burraco tournaments, lively Latin nights with DJs, hilarious comedy shows, and traditional Italian ballroom dancing. It's an unmissable opportunity to savor authentic local cuisine and have fun with friends and family.
Indulge in delicious quail dishes, a true local delicacy, alongside a variety of other traditional specialties from the Marche region. Complement your meal with a selection of fine local wines and refreshing beers.
Join us for four days of fun! The festival kicks off on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd, at 9:00 PM in Piazza Magagnini with a Burraco Tournament (Teatro Parrocchiale) and a fixed-price dinner (reservations required: 327 4506652). FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, the food stands open at 6:00 PM. Get ready to dance with DJ Loris for a Latin Night at 7:00 PM, followed by MUNDO LATINO ON TOUR (Salsa Bachata - Group Dances) at 9:30 PM, both in Piazza Magagnini. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, food stands open at 5:30 PM. Enjoy a dance exhibition by KORU Fitness & Wellness DANCE students at 6:00 PM. The evening continues with Dj Furia at 9:00 PM and DANCE ALL NIGHT with DJ Eddi Master Joy and Vocalist David Romano at 10:00 PM, all in Piazza Magagnini. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th, enjoy a fixed-price lunch at 12:00 PM (reservations required: 327 4506652). The afternoon brings a COMEDY SHOW with Barzellettiere BICIO "L'antidepressivo naturale" at 6:00 PM in Piazza Magagnini. The festival concludes with traditional Italian ballroom and group dancing with the "LAS VEGAS BAND" at 9:00 PM, featuring animation by Sweet Dance 2.0 and TV recording by TVRS "La Nostra Gente." Food stands will be open throughout the festival, offering QUAGLIE and other Marche specialties, along with good WINE and BEER. Admission is FREE.