Autumn Festival

The Secinaro Autumn Festival

The Autumn Festival is the event with which the village of Secinaro, a small municipality in the province of L'Aquila nestled in the Valle Subequana, welcomes the arrival of the cold season. The event takes place in the late afternoon, when Piazza degli Eroi—the heart of the village, with its characteristic circular layout and clock tower—is decorated with gazebos and autumn-themed displays, continuing into the evening with music and entertainment.

The flavors of the Abruzzo autumn

The absolute star is traditional gastronomy. Participants are offered the iconic dishes of mountain autumn: roasted chestnuts, pasta e fagioli, mulled wine, and local traditional desserts. A simple, genuine menu designed to warm up the cool highland evenings and bring residents and visitors together around the same tables.

• Freshly prepared roasted chestnuts
• Pasta e fagioli, a classic peasant dish
• Hot and spiced mulled wine
• Traditional local sweets and products

A village of mountains, history, and legend

Secinaro stands at an altitude of about 850 meters, in a dominant position on a hill at the foot of Monte Sirente, within the Sirente Velino Regional Natural Park. The territory preserves traces of the ancient Peligni superequani civilization and legends linked to the cult of Dionysus and the nymphs, while the medieval village is dominated by the parish church of San Nicola di Bari, built where the castle once stood. Nearby, you can also find the famous meteor crater, considered a unique site in Italy.

A community event

The Autumn Festival is organized by the Pro Loco Felice Santarelli of Secinaro, which manages the hospitality, decorations, and catering every year. More than just a food festival, it is a moment of social connection that strengthens the community's bond with its roots and the slow rhythm of mountain life, in a region, Abruzzo, where village festivals remain a living and shared cultural heritage.

Information

Admission to the event is free. For updated dates and program details, it is advisable to follow the channels of the Pro Loco Felice Santarelli of Secinaro.