August 16, 2026 – August 18, 2026 · San Rufo (SA)
Experience the 11th edition of Tempa in Festa in San Rufo, nestled in the beautiful Cilento region. This three-evening festival is a celebration of local gastronomy, featuring authentic Cilentan dishes like orecchiette with broccoli, grilled caciocavallo cheese, wild boar stew, and other regional specialties. The event boasts a packed program including chainsaw carving competitions, air rifle shooting, the traditional 'gioco della pignata' game, inflatables for kids, live concerts, and a commemorative Holy Mass.
Indulge in a delightful array of Cilentan culinary treasures! Savor comforting pasta dishes such as orecchiette with broccoli, gnocchi (Nokke), and the unique Lambie Tuoni and Parmarieddi Tempa in Festa. Meat lovers will enjoy hearty main courses like roasted pork, grilled caciocavallo cheese, boiled goat, Porchetta Fantasia, and rich wild boar stew. For quick bites, try the broccoli and sausage sandwich, crispy french fries, or the local Strionza with pork or pickled peppers. Don't forget to treat yourself to warm croissants and traditional zeppole for dessert!
Join us for three days of fun and flavor! 📅 Saturday, August 16th: Kick off the festivities with the ribbon-cutting ceremony and stand opening at 8:30 PM, followed by a live concert from Fambly Tooni at 9:00 PM. Today's featured dish is Lambie Tuoni. 📅 Sunday, August 17th: Attend the Memorial Muraro Angelo Holy Mass at 5:00 PM. Later, enjoy a live performance by Manuel Scarpitta at 9:00 PM. The special dish of the day is Orecchiette e broccoli, with delicious Zeppole served after mass. 📅 Monday, August 18th: Experience the 9th Memorial Muraro Angelo - Amateur Dog Show at 9:00 PM, featuring track hound dogs. Today's culinary highlight is Parmarieddi Tempa in Festa, and warm Cornetti will be available after midnight. Throughout all three evenings, enjoy exciting activities including a chainsaw weight-cutting competition, air rifle shooting, the traditional Gioco della pignata, and inflatables for children.