Festa dell’antica trebbiatura (Ancient Threshing Festival)

In the Frascinelle district of Agropoli, the Festa dell’Antica Trebbiatura takes center stage, celebrating the rural heritage and peasant traditions of Cilento centered around wheat processing. The event honors a fundamental agricultural practice for the community by recreating its historical phases before modern mechanization. The heart of the festival is the historical reenactment of ancient wheat threshing, brought to life through live demonstrations, traditional tools, and vintage machinery. Visitors can rediscover the rustic fieldwork and profound bond with the land that shaped the cultural identity of the Cilento region. Alongside the historical reenactments, food stands offer authentic Cilento delicacies, including Cilento-style pizza, lagane e ceci (traditional handmade pasta with chickpeas), heritage desserts, and local wines. The festivities are enlivened by live folk music performances and traditional dances.