Cromà Festival

The Cromà Festival in Mattinata

The Cromà Festival is the festival of colors that lights up Mattinata every summer, a town on the Gargano overlooking the Adriatic in the province of Foggia, in the heart of Puglia. Launched in 2024, the event has quickly become one of the most anticipated summer highlights on the Gargano promontory, attracting families, young people, residents, and tourists alike in an atmosphere of joy and participation. Promoted by the Municipality of Mattinata and organized by the ARCI Travel of Stornara association, the festival focuses on the values of inclusion, diversity, and sharing.

The Sunset Color Run

The beating heart of the event is the Sunset Color Run, known as the most colorful race in Puglia. It is a non-competitive walk-run of about 1.5 kilometers, open to people of all ages, during which participants are enveloped in clouds of biodegradable and eco-friendly colored powders. At sunset, the streets of the center turn into a moving rainbow, filled with music, smiles, and lightheartedness. Registration, which includes an official t-shirt, can be done online or at the info point set up along Corso Matino.

A widespread festival

Cromà is more than just a colorful race: it is a widespread program that brings squares, beaches, and city streets to life for three days. The schedule includes street performances, theater, entertainment, the Children's Village with games and workshops, the Cromà Beach Tour with music and activities on the local beaches, participatory art installations, and free evening concerts. In past editions, the grand finale has featured well-known names from the Italian popular music scene, transforming Corso Matino into a large open-air stage.

Mattinata and the Gargano

The event is part of the rich summer schedule Mattinata èXtraordinaria, which accompanies the Gargano town from June to September with events focused on culture, sports, nature, wellness, and food and wine. Cromà represents one of the highlights of this calendar, showcasing the welcoming identity of Mattinata, its beaches, the historic center, and the tourist appeal of one of the most evocative locations in the Gargano National Park. An opportunity to experience authentic Puglia amidst colors, the sea, and hospitality.