Cupramontana Carnival

Carnival in the Verdicchio village

The Cupramontana Carnival is one of the many events that liven up the inland villages of the Marche region during the carnival period. Cupramontana, a small municipality in the province of Ancona known as the capital of Verdicchio, dresses up for the festivities with masks, costumes, and confetti, offering residents and visitors a day of popular cheer.

A party for the little ones

As happens in many towns in the Castelli di Jesi area, the Cupramontana Carnival is above all a party designed for children and families. The streets and squares of the historic center fill with colorful costumes, music, and that carefree atmosphere that characterizes Italian Carnival. It's an opportunity for the little ones to parade in their costumes, dress up, and have fun together, with the hilltop village serving as a natural backdrop for the celebration.

Carnival among the villages of the Umbrian-Marche Apennines

The Cupramontana Carnival is part of the rich carnival calendar of the Umbrian-Marche Apennines, which sees celebrations in numerous nearby towns such as Apiro, Matelica, Fabriano, Sassoferrato, and Staffolo during the same period. It is a testament to a deep-rooted popular tradition throughout the hilly area of the Marche, where every village, large or small, dedicates its own festival day to Carnival.

Cupramontana, capital of Verdicchio

Visiting Cupramontana during Carnival also means discovering one of the most characteristic villages of the Castelli di Jesi, in the heart of the province of Ancona. Surrounded by the vineyards that produce the famous Verdicchio, the town retains a compact and charming historic center, perfect for exploring on foot between one mask and another. An ideal destination for those seeking an authentic Carnival, far from the large crowds of the more famous parades, immersed in the traditions of the Marche countryside.