Food festivals and events in Ascoli e Sibillini 2026
“Ascoli Piceno with its famous olive ascolane and the Monti Sibillini with their legendary tales offer festivals steeped in history and mystery.”
Olive ascolane and mysteries
Upcoming Events
Sagra degli Gnocchi
Oliva Tenera Ascolana del Piceno
The table olive par excellence, large and meaty, the foundation of olive all'ascolana.
Attenti al Luppolo
Sagra del calcione e del raviolo
Pecorino dei Sibillini
Aged pecorino cheese from the pastures of the Monti Sibillini.
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.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Mela Rosa dei Monti Sibillini
An ancient apple variety with an intense flavor cultivated on the Sibillini.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
Quintana di Ascoli Piceno
A costumed equestrian joust with six districts competing to hit the target.
Carnevale di Offida
An ancient carnival featuring the "vlurd" (bundles of burning reeds) carried on the shoulders.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini
An Apennine chain featuring the Grotta della Sibilla and Lake Pilato.
Personaggi Illustri
Cola dell'Amatrice
ArchitectRenaissance architect who worked in Ascoli Piceno and throughout Italy.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Lake Pilato on the Monti Sibillini is home to the chirocefalo del Marchesoni, a crustacean unique in the world.”
Domande Frequenti
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.