Food festivals and events in Majella e Peligna 2026
“The Majella and Peligna Valley are the wild heart of Abruzzo, a land of arrosticini, confetti, and gentian liqueur.”
Arrosticini and Majella
Upcoming Events
John Fante Festival
Confetti di Sulmona
Handcrafted confetti produced in Sulmona since the 15th century, famous worldwide.
Confetti di Sulmona have been produced since the 15th century and are crafted into flowers and artistic compositions.
Majella is called the "Mother Mountain" for its hermitages and the eremitic tradition of Pope Celestino V.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Pecorino della Majella
Aged sheep cheese from the pastoral tradition of Majella.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
Madonna che Scappa in Piazza
Easter tradition: the statue of the Madonna runs to meet the Risen Christ in the square.
Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona
Medieval reenactment featuring equestrian challenges between Sulmona's boroughs.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Nazionale della Majella
Sacred mountain of Abruzzo with hermitages and home to the Apennine wolf and Marsican bear.
Personaggi Illustri
Ovidio
Latin poetPublio Ovidio Nasone, author of the Metamorphoses, was born in Sulmona in 43 BC.
Papa Celestino V
Hermit popeHe lived as a hermit in the Morrone cave on Majella before being elected Pope.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Sulmona is the "confetti capital" and home to the Giostra Cavalleresca, a medieval tradition.”
Domande Frequenti
1What PDO and IGP products are found in Majella and Peligna?expand_more
In Majella and Peligna there are 3 protected designation products, including: Confetti di Sulmona (PAT), Aglio Rosso di Sulmona (PAT), Pecorino della Majella (PAT).
2What should I eat in Majella and Peligna?expand_more
The typical dishes of Majella and Peligna include: Arrosticini, Confetto riccio di Sulmona, Maccheroni alla chitarra con ragù d'agnello. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the territory.
3What are the most famous festivals in Majella and Peligna?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Majella and Peligna: Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona (Sulmona, July); Madonna che Scappa in Piazza (Sulmona, Easter); Sagra dei Confetti (Sulmona, August).
4What natural parks are in Majella and Peligna?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Majella and Peligna include: Parco Nazionale della Majella (National Park).
5Who organizes festivals in Majella and Peligna?expand_more
Festivals in Majella and Peligna are organized by local communities such as the Museo dell'Arte Confettiera and Pro Loco Sulmona. These local organizations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.