Festa di Sant'Eumenio

The 2026 edition of the Festa di Sant'Eumenio is confirmed as the patronal festival of Ficulle, in the Province of Terni, with the patron saint's day set for September 18th and celebrations spread over the preceding days. The event, organized by the Municipality of Ficulle, traditionally features the solemn mass with a procession of archers, flag-wavers, and drummers, the torchlight procession in the historic center, the launch of hot air balloons, the parade of the «Morti Secche», the Staffetta di Sant'Eumenio foot race, and the Palio dei Rioni. The complete calendar and detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published closer to the festival.

The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. Based on previous editions, the celebrations for Sant'Eumenio include:

• Concerts, popular games, and folklore shows in the squares
• Taverns with typical dishes and community dinners
• Solemn mass with procession and parade of light: archers, flag-wavers, and drummers
• Torchlight procession in the historic center and launch of hot air balloons
• Parade of the «Morti Secche»
• Staffetta di Sant'Eumenio, a night foot race
• Palio dei Rioni, a challenge between the districts of Ficulle
• Fireworks display and, on September 18th, the patron saint's mass

The precise dates and times will be communicated by the Municipality of Ficulle through its channels.

How to get there

Ficulle can be reached by car from the A1 motorway (Fabro exit) or from the SS71. The nearest train station is Fabro-Ficulle, on the Rome-Florence line.

When

The patron saint's day is September 18th; celebrations take place in the preceding days. The detailed dates for the edition are announced by the Municipality of Ficulle closer to the festival.

Admission

Free and open participation; some dinners and the foot race may have a participation fee.