Braccano in Festa

A village festival in the mural village

Braccano in Festa is the summer event that every July draws visitors and the curious to the hamlet of Braccano, one of the best-known in the Municipality of Matelica, in the province of Macerata, in the heart of the Marche region. Nestled on the western slope of Monte San Vicino, at about 450 meters above sea level, Braccano is known throughout the region as the "village of murals": since 2001, its stone facades have become an open-air museum, thanks to about fifty works created by students from the Academies of Fine Arts of Brera, Urbino, and Macerata, and by artists from all over the world.

Three days of flavors and tradition

Promoted by the Associazione Comitato Feste Braccano, the event transforms the streets and small squares of the village into a large outdoor convivial space. The food stalls open in the evening and offer themed menus each year, accompanied by live music, karaoke, and group dances that liven up the small village until late at night.

• Evening dining with themed menus and specialties prepared by the Committee's volunteers
• Live music, karaoke, and group dances in the village squares
• Markets with typical products and initiatives related to agriculture and the local area
• Walks to discover the murals and the natural environment of Monte San Vicino

A village that lives all year round

The Comitato Feste Braccano is not limited to the summer festival: throughout the year, it organizes numerous excursions along the paths of San Vicino and Canfaito, and in autumn, the Saffron Festival. Braccano in Festa, however, represents the most anticipated moment, when the community comes together to share its rural identity and welcome those who come up from the valley to discover this authentic corner of the Marche.

Between art, nature, and Marche gastronomy

Visiting Braccano during the festival means combining the gastronomic experience with the discovery of the artistic and landscape heritage of the village. The murals, lacking a single theme, leave artists free to tell stories, emotions, and local events, while the natural setting of Monte San Vicino offers an ideal backdrop for those who love walking immersed in greenery. It is a festival that well represents the spirit of the Macerata hinterland, made of popular traditions, hospitality, and love for one's territory.