Sagra dei Longarini e del Ciammellocco

In the heart of Roman Sabina, the small village of Cretone comes alive every September with the Sagra dei Longarini e del Ciammellocco, an event celebrating two pillars of local gastronomic tradition. For three days, the village streets fill with authentic aromas and genuine flavors, showcasing a cuisine rooted in collective memory and wisdom passed down through generations. Longarini—a rustic, hearty fresh pasta similar to tonnarelli but thicker and more textured—pairs beautifully with robust meat or mushroom-based sauces, while ciammellocco, a crispy ring-shaped biscuit flavored with anise and baked in a traditional wood-fired oven, embodies the simplicity of Sabina cuisine. This is more than gastronomy; it's an edible story of territory and identity. The festival transforms Cretone into an open-air stage where tastings, folk performances, artisan markets, and live music create a conscious celebration. Here, hospitality is genuine, gestures are timeless, and every dish tells the story of a land that still honors tradition and the pleasure of sharing a meal.