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Festival della Cuccia 2026
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Date
October 2 – October 4, 2026
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Location
Pedace, Casali del Manco (CS) - Piazza Matteotti, Piazzetta Spiconello, Via D. Bendicenti, Via Roma, Via Sottani
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Admission
Free
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Audience
Everyone
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The Festival della Cuccia is a food, wine, and cultural celebration that brings life to the historic center of Pedace, a hamlet in the municipality of Casali del Manco. The event honors cuccìa, an iconic peasant dish made with wheat and meat, pairing tastings with thematic routes dedicated to local identity and historical memory across the village squares and alleys. The program features local wine tastings at 'Le Cantine', educational workshops for schools such as 'Mani in pasta', cultural talks, and guided excursions around the surrounding area. Lively musical performances accompany the festivities, with a dedicated shuttle service available to ensure easy access to the village.
Text generated with AI based on the sources provided.Frequently Asked Questions
When does the event take place?expand_more
The event runs from Friday, October 2, 2026, to Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Where is the event held?expand_more
The festival takes place in Pedace, Casali del Manco (Cosenza) across Piazza Matteotti, Piazzetta Spiconello, Via D. Bendicenti, Via Roma, and Via Sottani.
What is cuccìa, the dish featured at the festival?expand_more
Cuccìa is a traditional local peasant dish prepared with wheat and meat.
What side activities are planned?expand_more
During the event, visitors can enjoy local wine tasting itineraries at 'Le Cantine', hands-on pasta workshops, insightful talks, guided excursions, and live music performances.
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