Cavatelli Festival
The handmade pasta of the Croatian village of Filič
About Cavatelli Festival
The Cavatelli of Filič
The Cavatelli Festival is one of the summer gastronomic events in San Felice del Molise, in the province of Campobasso. The village, known to its inhabitants by the Croatian name Filič, dedicates the festival to the handmade fresh pasta that has always been a cornerstone of the village's cuisine.
Croatian-Molise Tradition at the Table
The cavatelli are prepared and seasoned according to traditional recipes: among the sauces that characterize the village's cuisine, the ventricina sauce stands out, the symbolic cured meat of San Felice produced according to the ancient Slavic-Croatian tradition. The festival is an opportunity to taste an iconic dish in its authentic context.
An Evening of Community
The festival, with evening opening of the stands, combines good food with music and entertainment, in a convivial atmosphere that involves residents and visitors. Like other summer events in the village, the Cavatelli Festival is also a moment of gathering for the community and for the many residents of San Felice who return for the holidays.
Cavatelli Festival — edition 2026
In 2026, San Felice del Molise renews the Cavatelli Festival, scheduled for early August. In the historic center of the Croatian village of Filič, in the province of Campobasso, handmade cavatelli will be served according to traditional recipes, accompanied by music and entertainment.
The exact dates and program for the 2026 edition will be confirmed closer to the event.
Programme Cavatelli Festival 2026
The festival includes the evening opening of stands with handmade cavatelli seasoned according to tradition, accompanied by music and conviviality. Dates and detailed program for the 2026 edition are being updated.
Highlights Cavatelli Festival 2026
Handmade cavatelli, the signature dish of San Felice del Molise cuisine.
Prices Cavatelli Festival 2026
Practical information — Cavatelli Festival
How to get there
San Felice del Molise is reached by car from within the lower Molise region, in the province of Campobasso. The festival takes place in the historic center of the village.
Tips
Free admission; food is purchased at the stands. Dates and program are announced closer to the event.
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Where does it take place — Cavatelli Festival
Centro storico