Cappelletto Festival – IOR Solidarity

A festival that tastes of Romagna and solidarity

In the heart of Bassa Romagna, in Massa Lombarda (Ravenna province, Emilia-Romagna), the Cappelletto Festival is much more than a gastronomic event: it is one of the most cherished charitable initiatives in the area. Organized by volunteers from the Association of Volunteers and Friends of IOR, the festival transforms the passion for Romagna cuisine into concrete support for the Romagnolo Oncological Institute.

The absolute star is the caplèt in local dialect: cappelletti strictly handmade by volunteers, a very thin pasta sheet enclosing the filling according to the most authentic tradition of these lands. Over the years, the festival has become a small record of solidarity: in the previous edition, about 350 kg of cappelletti were handmade and over a thousand diners were welcomed in two days.

Where it takes place

The event is held at the Fruges Neighbourhood Centre, at via Ettore Ricci 3N in Massa Lombarda. The food stalls serve communal dinners and lunches, with takeaway options for those who prefer to enjoy the cappelletti at home.

A cause that goes beyond emergencies

All proceeds from the festival are destined for the IOR's free services for cancer patients in the Lughese area: patient transport to treatment centres, wig provision through the "Margherita Project", home care, and wellness workshops like "La forza e il sorriso" (Strength and Smile). A network of volunteers that, as the association likes to emphasize, goes far beyond emergencies and accompanies people at every stage of their journey.

Why it's worth participating

• Fresh cappelletti handmade according to Romagna tradition
• Authentic village festival atmosphere, convivial and family-friendly
• Every dish is a direct contribution to the fight against cancer
• Takeaway service for those who cannot stay for a meal

Not to be confused with the *Sagra Primaverile del Cappelletto*, a different event organized by another committee in the same municipality.