Introduction
Ascoli Piceno with its famous olive ascolane and the Monti Sibillini with their legendary tales offer festivals steeped in history and mystery.
The area boasts 3 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Ascoli e Sibillini:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Ascoli e Sibillini:
Quintana di Ascoli Piceno
Luglio e agostoAscoli Piceno · Dal 1955 (origini nel 1377)
Giostra cavalleresca rinascimentale con sei sestieri.
Sagra dei Maccheroncini
AgostoCampofilone
Celebrazione della pasta finissima IGP di Campofilone.
Carnevale di Offida
Febbraio-MarzoOffida
Carnevale con i vlurd infuocati e il bove finto.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Ascoli e Sibillini represent the excellence of the area:
The table olive par excellence, large and meaty, the foundation of olive all'ascolana.
Aged pecorino cheese from the pastures of the Monti Sibillini.
An ancient apple variety with an intense flavor cultivated on the Sibillini.
What to eat in Ascoli e Sibillini
DOP olives stuffed with mixed meat, breaded and fried, the iconic dish of Ascoli.
A grand mixed fry with olives, fried cream and zucchini, a festive specialty.
Extremely thin egg pasta, an IGP specialty from the village of Campofilone.
Traditions & Culture
A costumed equestrian joust with six districts competing to hit the target.
An ancient carnival featuring the "vlurd" (bundles of burning reeds) carried on the shoulders.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
An Apennine chain featuring the Grotta della Sibilla and Lake Pilato.
Historical Figures
Renaissance architect who worked in Ascoli Piceno and throughout Italy.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Ascoli e Sibillini are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“Piazza del Popolo in Ascoli Piceno is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, entirely in travertine.”
“Olive all'ascolana is the most famous Italian finger food in the world.”
“Lake Pilato on the Monti Sibillini is home to the chirocefalo del Marchesoni, a crustacean unique in the world.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What DOP and IGP products are found in Ascoli and Sibillini?expand_more
In Ascoli and Sibillini you'll find 3 protected designation products, including: Oliva Tenera Ascolana del Piceno (DOP), Pecorino dei Sibillini (PAT), Mela Rosa dei Monti Sibillini (Slow Food Presidium).
2What should I eat in Ascoli and Sibillini?expand_more
The typical dishes of Ascoli and Sibillini include: Olive all'ascolana, Fritto misto all'ascolana, Maccheroncini di Campofilone. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic tradition of the territory.
3What are the most famous festivals in Ascoli and Sibillini?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Ascoli and Sibillini: Quintana di Ascoli Piceno (Ascoli Piceno, July and August); Sagra dei Maccheroncini (Campofilone, August); Carnevale di Offida (Offida, February-March).
4What natural parks are in Ascoli and Sibillini?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Ascoli and Sibillini include: Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini (National Park).
5Who organizes the festivals in Ascoli and Sibillini?expand_more
The festivals in Ascoli and Sibillini are organized by local communities such as Magistrato della Quintana and Pro Loco Campofilone. These Pro Loco associations and local organizations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.