Bambinella Festival (Cucoli Fritti)
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Bambinella Festival (Cucoli Fritti)

18 Nov 2025 — 22 Nov 2025
Cerignola — Foggia (071)

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Edition 2025 — La Bambinella

In 2025, the Bambinella Festival in Cerignola was extended over several days, from November 18th to 22nd, with a rich calendar promoted by the municipal administration with regional support. Between the Villa Comunale, Terra Vecchia, and the Episcopal Curia, there were stalls of local products, tastings of cucoli fritti, live music, guided tours of the ancient village, and cultural initiatives dedicated to the tradition most dear to the people of Cerignola.

Bambinella Festival 2025

The 2025 edition of the Bambinella Festival in Cerignola extended over several days, from November 18th to 22nd, to celebrate the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple with a program spread across the Villa Comunale, the village of Terra Vecchia, and the Episcopal Curia. The event was organized by the municipal administration with regional financial support.

On Tuesday, November 18th, in the Giovanni Paolo II hall of the Episcopal Curia, the meeting "Bambinella between art, faith, and tradition" was held, featuring the screening of a video on the ancient district curated by the local UNESCO Club. On Thursday, November 20th, the first evening with local product stalls and cucoli fritti kicked off in the Villa Comunale, animated by the performance of the Sale Nero Band. On Friday, November 21st, the main day, the morning was dedicated to guided tours for students in the ancient Terra Vecchia district, while in the evening the festival continued with the award ceremony for the best themed shop window, the opening of the stalls, tastings of cucoli fritti, a performance by the Musicomio Duo, and a DJ set. The event concluded on Saturday, November 22nd, with further tastings and activities.

Programme

2025 Program

  • Tuesday, November 18th - Episcopal Curia, Giovanni Paolo II hall, 7:00 PM: meeting "Bambinella between art, faith, and tradition" with a video screening on the ancient district by the UNESCO Club.
  • Thursday, November 20th - Villa Comunale, from 8:00 PM: local product stalls and cucoli fritti, performance by the Sale Nero Band.
  • Friday, November 21st - Morning from 9:00 AM: guided tours for students in the ancient Terra Vecchia district. Evening: award ceremony for the best "Bambinella" themed shop window, opening of stalls, cucoli fritti tasting, Musicomio Duo show, and DJ set.
  • Saturday, November 22nd - Further tastings and cultural activities.

Highlights

  • Tasting of traditional cucoli fritti
  • Sale Nero Band in the Villa Comunale
  • Musicomio Duo and DJ set
  • Guided tours of Terra Vecchia
  • Competition for the best themed shop window

Prices

Free admission to events in the Villa Comunale.

Where does it take place — La Bambinella

Villa Comunale

La Bambinella in brief

Music Gastronomy Wine Local produce Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Family Outdoor Free Foggia

History of La Bambinella

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