Food festivals and events in Alto Molise 2026
“Alto Molise is the land of the bells of Agnone and age-old tratturi, where festivals celebrate a genuine authenticity lost elsewhere.”
Bells and Ancient Paths
Upcoming Events
Tartufata
Caciocavallo Silano
A stretched-curd cheese aged and produced also in Alto Molise.
The Pontificia Fonderia Marinelli in Agnone (since 1040) is the oldest bell foundry in the world.
La 'Ndocciata di Agnone is the largest fire procession in the world, with torches reaching up to 3 meters high.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Ventricina molisana
Pork salami with large chunks of meat and sweet chili pepper.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
La 'Ndocciata di Agnone
A procession with enormous fir torches ('ndocce) on Christmas Eve—the largest torch procession in the world.
Campane di Agnone
The Pontificia Fonderia Marinelli has cast bells in Agnone since 1040, the oldest bell foundry in the world.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Riserva MAB Collemeluccio-Montedimezzo
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with beech and fir forests of Alto Molise.
Personaggi Illustri
Famiglia Marinelli
Bell foundersThey have cast bells in Agnone since 1040, at the world's oldest bell foundry still in operation.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Molise is the second smallest region in Italy after Valle d'Aosta.”
Domande Frequenti
1What DOP and IGP products are found in Alto Molise?expand_more
In Alto Molise you'll find 3 protected denomination products, including: Caciocavallo Silano (DOP), Tartufo del Molise (PAT), Ventricina molisana (PAT).
2What should I eat in Alto Molise?expand_more
The typical dishes of Alto Molise include: Cavatelli molisani, Pallotte cace e ove, Pampanella di San Martino. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the territory.
3What are the most famous food festivals in Alto Molise?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Alto Molise: La 'Ndocciata (Agnone, December 24); Molise Truffle Fair (San Pietro Avellana, November); Pallotte Cace e Ove Festival (Frosolone, August).
4What natural parks are there in Alto Molise?expand_more
The protected natural areas in Alto Molise include: Riserva MAB Collemeluccio-Montedimezzo (Nature Reserve).
5Who organizes the food festivals in Alto Molise?expand_more
The festivals in Alto Molise are organized by local communities such as Associazione 'Ndocciata di Agnone and Pro Loco Agnone. These Pro Loco associations and organizations are the custodians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.