Candida: History, Places, Flavors and Ancient Crafts

The 19th edition, from August 8 to 10, 2025

In 2025, the event reached its nineteenth edition, held from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10, in the historic center of Candida. For three evenings, the village transformed into a space of folk culture, craftsmanship, and conviviality, with traditional rustic flavors, artisan displays, and the re-enactment of ancient trades.

The musical lineup featured three distinct evenings: Riserva Moac on August 8 with their Mediterranean folk-rock, Alla Bua on August 9, guardians of the Salento tradition and pizzica, and the Bottari di Macerata Campania on August 10 with their tribal rhythms. After the concerts, the party continued in Piazza G. Del Giudice with the night format Starry Beat, starting at 11:30 PM, hosted by local DJs.

Along the route, there was no shortage of street artists and roving performances, while tastings of typical Irpinian dishes and local wines accompanied the public throughout the evenings.