September 3, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · Santa Maria Nuova (AN)
Get ready for four days of fun at the 52nd Sagra della Quaglia in Santa Maria Nuova! This lively festival celebrates local traditions with food stands serving delicious quail dishes and other Marche region specialties, all paired with excellent local wine and beer. The program is packed with entertainment, including burraco tournaments, Latin dance nights with DJs, comedy shows, and traditional Italian ballroom dancing (ballo liscio). It's the perfect opportunity to savor authentic local cuisine and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
Indulge in the festival's star attraction: delicious quail prepared in various ways. You'll also find a selection of other authentic Marche region specialties, all perfectly complemented by local wines and refreshing beer. It's a true taste of Italian tradition!
Join us for a fantastic lineup of events! 📅 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd 📍 Piazza Magagnini 🕘 9:00 PM 🃏 Burraco Tournament (Teatro Parrocchiale) 🍽️ Fixed-price dinner by reservation – call 327 4506652 📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th 🕕 6:00 PM 🍽️ Food Stands Open 🕖 7:00 PM 🎵 Latin Night with DJ Loris (Piazza Magagnini) 🕘 9:30 PM 💃 MUNDO LATINO ON TOUR (Salsa Bachata - Group Dances) (Piazza Magagnini) 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th 🕠 5:30 PM 🍽️ Food Stands Open 🕕 6:00 PM 💃 Performance by KORU Fitness & Wellness DANCE students 🕘 9:00 PM 🎵 Dj Furia (Piazza Magagnini) 🕙 10:00 PM 🎵 DANCE ALL NIGHT with DJ Eddi Master Joy - Vocalist David Romano (Piazza Magagnini) 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th 🕛 12:00 PM 🍽️ Lunch with fixed-price menu by reservation – call 327 4506652 🕕 6:00 PM 🎤 COMEDY SHOW with storyteller BICIO 'L'antidepressivo naturale' (Piazza Magagnini) 🕘 9:00 PM 💃 Traditional Italian ballroom and group dancing with 'LAS VEGAS BAND' (Piazza Magagnini) 💃 Entertainment by Sweet Dance 2.0 Dance School 📺 TVRS 'La Nostra Gente' will be recording live 🍽️ FOOD STANDS will be serving QUAGLIE (quail) and other Marche region specialties, along with great WINE and BEER. Admission is FREE!