Sagra Enogastronomica di Massa di Faicchio (Food & Wine Festival)

Originating in the 1980s alongside the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows and organized by the local Pro Loco, the Sagra Enogastronomica di Massa di Faicchio is a celebration dedicated to the rural culinary traditions of the Sannio region. The event brings the village to life with food stalls, live music, and local specialties, including classic bruschetta drizzled with locally pressed olive oil. The menu highlights historic regional recipes: standout dishes include 'carne e p’paur' (pork cooked with pickled peppers), 'p’parul ’mbuttiti' (stuffed peppers), and 'tagliaregl’ e cicr’' (handmade ribbon pasta with chickpeas). The culinary offerings also feature two rare delicacies unique to this hamlet: 'pallott’l' (savory patties made from potatoes, cured sausage, and cheese) and 'scarrafun' (rustic pastries made with flour, eggs, and white wine, shaped using traditional loom tools like the spindle and reed). A centerpiece of the festival is the local Massa wine, showcased in tastings inside historic tuff stone cellars and flowing directly from the whimsical Fontana delle Tre Botti (Three-Barrel Fountain) to toast every festive evening.