Chiazze e Cucchiaro
Sannio street food, music, and street performers in the stone alleys of Morcone
About Chiazze e Cucchiaro
Chiazze e Cucchiaro: Sannio tells its story through food
Chiazze e Cucchiaro is the food and wine event that enlivens the historic center of Morcone every late June. This village of just under five thousand inhabitants is perched at an altitude of 680 meters in the Province of Benevento, in Campania. The name evokes two elements that go hand in hand here: the "chiazze" (the small squares that open up unexpectedly among the stone alleys) and the "cucchiaro" (the spoon of the traditional Sannio peasant table). Launched in 2022 by the Pro Loco Murgantia, the event reached its fifth edition in 2026.
A gastronomic journey through stone alleys
The heart of the event is a gastronomic trail set up along the paved streets of the San Marco area, the oldest and most scenic part of the village. Stalls are distributed among arches, stairways, and small squares: you walk and taste as you go, without a fixed table and without haste. The menu features Sannio street food, built on local traditional dishes passed down from generation to generation, telling the authentic flavors of a land generous in grain, legumes, cured meats, and mountain cheeses.
The itinerant format is the true highlight of the event: the village does not merely serve as a backdrop, but becomes the route itself, with the scenery changing at every stop.
Music, street performers, and nights in the Area Presepe
Tastings are accompanied by music and street performers, who rotate along the route throughout the weekend: live sets, performances, and entertainment await you around every corner. On Saturday, the evening doesn't end with the stalls: from 11:00 PM, the Area Presepe turns into an open-air disco, designed especially for younger audiences, extending the party under the Sannio stars.
The village of the Nativity within the Nativity
Chiazze e Cucchiaro stems from a collaboration that speaks volumes about Morcone's identity: the Pro Loco Murgantia works alongside the Municipality of Morcone and the Il Presepe nel Presepe association, which manages the famous Christmas nativity scene in the same San Marco area, where the village—with its stone houses clinging to the slope—becomes a living stage. In summer, those same alleys and ancient stones host the festival of flavors: two faces of the same idea of a community that opens up and shares its story.
Morcone Experience: the village told step by step
Before the stalls open, guided walks are offered in the historic center under the name Morcone Experience: an itinerary through scenic viewpoints and iconic landmarks of the village, with reservations required at the numbers indicated on the official posters. It is the best way to understand the layout of this vertical village before dedicating yourself to the spoon.
Useful information for visitors
- When: Traditionally on one of the last weekends of June, Saturday and Sunday.
- Hours: Opens Saturday evening; Sunday starting from lunchtime.
- Where to park: In the large area of the sports field, near the Villa Comunale, with a free shuttle and carriages to the historic center.
- Admission: Free; you only pay for what you consume at the stalls.
- Tip: Wear comfortable shoes, as the route consists entirely of stairways and uphill alleys.
Why it's worth the trip
In the calendar of festivals in the Province of Benevento, Chiazze e Cucchiaro occupies a unique space: it is not the classic square festival under a tent, but a gastronomic walk inside an intact historic center, where the scenery is free and the food is homemade. For those visiting inland Campania, it is also a convenient opportunity to discover the lesser-known Sannio region, a short distance from the Matese mountains and the Tammaro valley, in a weekend that combines food, music, and walking.
Chiazze e Cucchiaro — edition 2026
Chiazze e Cucchiaro 2026: the fifth edition
The historic center of Morcone hosted the fifth edition of Chiazze e Cucchiaro on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, 2026, an event dedicated to tradition, good food, and the beauty of the village. The organization was managed by the Pro Loco Murgantia together with the Municipality of Morcone and the Il Presepe nel Presepe association, welcoming residents and visitors among the alleys and squares of the San Marco district.
Flavors, music, and ancient stones
The gastronomic trail wound along the stone streets with the best Sannio street food dishes, designed to tell the authentic flavors of this land in the Province of Benevento. Tastings were accompanied by music and street performers throughout the weekend. On Saturday, starting at 11:00 PM, the Area Presepe transformed into an open-air disco dedicated to the entertainment of younger guests.
Guided tours and services
Before the stalls opened, guided walks were offered to discover the historical beauties of Morcone, upon reservation at the numbers indicated on the official posters. For arriving guests, parking was available in the large sports field area near the Villa Comunale, with a free shuttle and carriage service to the heart of the event.
Programme Chiazze e Cucchiaro 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026
- From 7:00 PM — Opening of the Sannio street food gastronomic trail among the alleys and squares of the San Marco district
- During the evening — Music and street performers rotating along the route
- From 11:00 PM — Open-air disco in the Area Presepe, dedicated to younger audiences
Sunday, June 21, 2026
- From 12:00 PM — Reopening of the stalls and the gastronomic trail in the historic center
- In the afternoon and evening — Music and street performances along the route
Guided walks
Before the stalls open, guided walks to discover the historical beauties of the village, with reservations at the numbers indicated on the official posters.
Parking and shuttles
Parking in the large sports field area, near the Villa Comunale, with free shuttle and carriage service towards the center of the event.
Highlights Chiazze e Cucchiaro 2026
- Fifth edition of the event, launched in 2022
- Gastronomic trail of Sannio street food among the stone streets of the San Marco district
- Music and street performers rotating throughout the weekend
- Open-air disco in the Area Presepe on Saturday from 11:00 PM
- Guided walks in the historic center upon reservation
- Free shuttle and carriages from the sports field parking to the Villa Comunale
Prices Chiazze e Cucchiaro 2026
Practical information — Chiazze e Cucchiaro
How to get there
Morcone is located in the upper Sannio region, along the SS 87 Sannitica road that connects Benevento to Campobasso: it is about forty kilometers from the provincial capital. Those arriving from the A1 motorway can exit at Caianello and continue on the SS 372 Telesina towards Benevento, then head up towards Morcone. By train, the reference station is Benevento, from which you can continue by bus or car.
Parking and shuttles
During the event, it is best to leave your car in the large sports field area near the Villa Comunale: from there, a free shuttle and carriage service takes you to the heart of the event. The route winds through stone alleys, stairways, and small squares, so comfortable shoes are essential and strollers are not recommended.
Costs
Access to the village and the route is free: you only pay for what you consume at the gastronomic stalls. Individual dish prices are not released in advance by the organizers.
Where to stay and tips
Accommodation in the village is limited, consisting of bed and breakfasts and nearby farmhouses: it is better to book in advance or stay in Telese Terme, Benevento, or Campobasso. At an altitude of 680 meters, June evenings can be cool, so it is useful to bring a sweatshirt. Guided walks must be booked in advance at the numbers indicated on the official Pro Loco Murgantia posters.
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Where does it take place — Chiazze e Cucchiaro
Centro storico di Morcone, zona San Marco