Cowboys a Cavallo Autumn Country Festival
Edition 2026 Folk Country Equestrian show

Cowboys a Cavallo Autumn Country Festival

A day of country dancing, horseback riding, and arrosticini in Villamagna

Villamagna — Chieti (069)
Dates 25 Oct — 25 Oct 2026
Location Villamagna (069)
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Edition 2026 not confirmed to date

This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.

About Autumn Country Festival

The Cowboys a Cavallo Autumn Country Festival is the seasonal event that brings the Villamagna riding stables to life in the hills of the Chieti province, Abruzzo. Organized by the West Family, it blends the spirit of the Far West with local conviviality: free country dance lessons for everyone, all-day music, horseback rides, and a spacious picnic area with grills for cooking arrosticini. An open-air event perfect for families and beginners, set in the heart of the Abruzzese countryside.

The Autumn Country Festival in Villamagna

Every autumn, the Cowboys a Cavallo center, located along the Strada Statale 263 in Villamagna, in the province of Chieti, transforms into a little corner of the Abruzzese Far West. The Autumn Country Festival, organized by the West Family, offers a day filled with music, dancing, and great company, set against the backdrop of the hills sloping down toward the Trabocchi Coast.

Dancing, music, and the Western spirit

The heart of the event is country dancing: throughout the day, free lessons open to everyone are held, even for beginners who have never tried country-western steps before. Music accompanies the entire festival, creating a cheerful and informal atmosphere where you can simply let yourself go to the rhythm or watch the more experienced dancers.

Horses and picnic area

  • Horseback rides through the surrounding countryside (not included in the entry price)
  • Picnic area with tables and benches available
  • Grills for cooking arrosticini, meat, or whatever you prefer

The format is typical of local village festivals: you bring your own food, drinks, and charcoal, as there are no sales on-site, and spend the day relaxing between a barbecue and a dance. It is a convivial occasion designed especially for families and those who love animals and the outdoors.

Villamagna and Abruzzo

Villamagna is a small hillside town in the Chieti hinterland, in Abruzzo, known for its wine production and the agricultural landscape surrounding the village. The Autumn Country Festival is part of the calendar of events that the Cowboys a Cavallo center organizes throughout the year, including spring, summer, and autumn editions, becoming a small landmark for country and equestrian enthusiasts in the area.

Autumn Country Festival — edition 2026

The dates for the 2026 autumn edition of the Cowboys a Cavallo Country Festival have not yet been officially announced. The Villamagna center remains active in 2026 (with the spring edition on April 25th), so a new autumn appointment in October is likely, as in previous years. The program will be communicated by the West Family on the stables' social media channels.

The 2026 autumn edition of the Cowboys a Cavallo Country Festival in Villamagna does not yet have an official date. In previous years, the event took place towards the end of October; confirmation of dates and the program is expected in the weeks leading up to the event, via the center's social media channels. The stables remain active in 2026, with the spring edition on April 25th.

Practical information — Autumn Country Festival

How to get there

The Cowboys a Cavallo center is located along the Strada Statale 263 of Val di Foro, in the territory of Villamagna (CH). By car, it is easily accessible from the Chieti motorway exit (A25) or from the coast via Francavilla al Mare.

Admission and what to bring

Paid admission (around 5 euros in recent editions). Horseback rides are not included in the ticket. Food, drinks, and charcoal are not sold on-site: it is best to bring your own arrosticini, meat, drinks, and everything needed for the barbecue. Tables and benches are available for participants.

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Where does it take place — Autumn Country Festival

Cowboys a Cavallo

Strada Statale 263 di Val di Foro e Bocca di Valle, 66010 Villamagna

Autumn Country Festival in brief

Folk Country Equestrian show Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions Family Playful Sport dance Outdoor Chieti

History of Autumn Country Festival