Campagnola Festival

The Campagnola Festival in Ovindoli

The Campagnola Festival is one of the most deeply rooted summer events in the calendar of the Ovindoli Pro Loco, located in the heart of the Altopiano delle Rocche, in the province of L'Aquila. As the name suggests, it is a country-style festival: it takes place outdoors, traditionally in the pine forest area (known as La Pinetina), a spot that becomes a summer meeting point for families and holidaymakers immersed in the greenery of the Abruzzo mountains.

A Tradition on the Last Sunday of July

According to the Pro Loco's event schedule, the Campagnola Festival traditionally falls on the last Sunday of July, marking the end of the first part of the Ovindoli summer before the patronal celebrations in August and other events like oVindoliAmo. It is a fixed appointment, managed by the Pro Loco volunteers, who turn it into a moment of community gathering.

Conviviality and Flavors of Abruzzo

The heart of the festival is its convivial atmosphere: the day is spent together, with outdoor tables, music, and traditional Abruzzese cuisine. Ovindoli and the Sirente-Velino area are home to genuine mountain products, from arrosticini (skewered lamb) to local cheeses and cured meats, which are the stars of the village's summer tables.

Ovindoli and the Altopiano delle Rocche

Ovindoli is one of the most well-known mountain villages in Abruzzo, famous in winter for the Magnola ski slopes and in summer for its cool climate and the landscapes of the Sirente-Velino Regional Park. The Municipality of Ovindoli, together with Aielli and Rocca di Mezzo, forms the Altopiano delle Rocche, a popular mountain holiday destination. In this setting, the Campagnola Festival offers an authentic opportunity to experience the local community far from the major tourist circuits.

Information

The festival is organized on a voluntary basis by the Ovindoli Pro Loco. For dates, exact locations, and updated programs for each edition, it is best to refer to the official Pro Loco channels.