Sagra della Stesa

In the heart of Ciociaria, Strangolagalli prepares to celebrate one of its most authentic and beloved dishes: the Stesa. This festival, scheduled for October 4-5, 2026, represents a true return to the roots of Lazio cuisine, where the simplicity of ingredients and traditional handmade techniques transform into a genuine culinary experience. The Stesa, a bread dough hand-stretched and baked in the oven or fried, embodies the spirit of Ciociarian peasant cooking: versatile, welcoming, and full of charm. During the two days of the event, stese are prepared fresh before visitors' eyes, still steaming and ready to be savored in all their varieties. From the savory version with oil, salt, and tomato, to cheese melting on the still-hot dish, to sweet versions with honey and sugar: every bite tells a story of tradition and authenticity. Accompanied by typical Lazio wines, the stese become the perfect reason to discover the authentic flavors of a land that needs no embellishment. But the Sagra della Stesa is much more than a gastronomic celebration: the streets of the small village transform into an open-air living room where folk music, traditional dances, and moments of pure conviviality create an atmosphere of genuine festivity. An unmissable opportunity for those who want to experience firsthand the essence of the Ciociarian community and understand how, around a simple plate, a place builds its identity.