Arrostiland

What is Arrostiland

Arrostiland is the traveling festival dedicated to the Abruzzese tradition of arrosticini, celebrated every year on Easter Monday. Born from the Abruzzo di Morris social community and conceived by Fausto Di Nella, it has grown into a true cultural phenomenon, earning the nickname "Woodstock of arrosticini". Each edition is held in a different town in Abruzzo, selected from several candidate municipalities that compete for the honor of hosting the event.

How it works: the "flocks"

The heart of the event is the "flocks"—groups of friends, families, and enthusiasts who register to participate actively. Each flock is assigned a space in the host town's center, where they set up their own grills and tables, bringing their own meat, charcoal, bread, and wine. Registration is limited and sells out well in advance. However, the event remains a massive public celebration open to everyone: even those not part of an official flock can stroll freely through the alleys, listen to music, and soak up the atmosphere.

Music, games, and entertainment

Throughout the streets and squares, stages are set up featuring live music, DJ sets, and collective entertainment that lasts all day. A staple of the event is the ArrostiGames, traditional games for all ages, alongside spaces dedicated to cultural entertainment and charity.

A traveling event in Abruzzo

What makes Arrostiland unique is its traveling nature: it has no fixed home, moving each year to a different Abruzzese town, bringing thousands of visitors from all over Italy and abroad. To manage the influx, the Abruzzo Region organizes special train services and dedicated shuttle buses every year. It is a way to showcase a different village each time, celebrating its hospitality in the spirit of arrosticini and Abruzzese conviviality.