Festa de lo ucciolo

The Festa de lo Ucciolo in Castelvetere sul Calore celebrates a fascinating and little-known culinary tradition of Campania: a humble dough made from water, flour and sourdough starter that holds centuries of popular history. This disk of pasta, born as a simple tool to test the oven temperature before baking bread, has transformed over time into a genuine local specialty dish, filled with simple yet flavorful ingredients like soppressata, pancetta and eggplant. An authentic recipe that embodies the spirit of peasant domestic economy, where nothing went to waste.

For over a decade, this Irpinian town has dedicated three summer days to this typical product, transforming the Festa de lo Ucciolo into an unmissable event for those wishing to discover the authentic gastronomic roots of Southern Italy. Beyond tastings of the featured dish, accompanied by quality wine and beer, the festival offers a festive and convivial atmosphere with live orchestras every evening.

For sports lovers, the event also features the "Straucciolo" 10 km running race, which combines a passion for traditional cuisine with outdoor fitness. A complete event that successfully brings together gastronomic culture, live music and community spirit.