Festival of Tajulin with Fava Beans
The festival of Mondolfo's symbolic dish, featuring fava bean flour and Marche tradition
About Festival of Tajulin
A festival dedicated to Mondolfo's signature dish
The Festival of Tajulin sa la Fava is one of the most cherished gastronomic events in the Municipality of Mondolfo, a hilltop village in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in Marche. At the heart of the festival is the dish that gives the event its name: tajulin sa la fava, which means egg tagliolini made with fava bean flour, a peasant recipe rooted in the region's simple cuisine and now recognized as a typical regional dish.
Where and when
The festival takes place at the San Sebastiano Gardens, a large green space in Mondolfo, and is organized by the Pro Loco Tre Colli, an association affiliated with UNPLI. Over sixty volunteers are involved in the success of the event, with one team dedicated exclusively to preparing the main dish, kneaded by hand according to tradition.
The program
The festival typically spans two days, with gastronomic stands opening on Saturday evening and, from 2026, also a Sunday lunch featuring tajulin. The evenings are accompanied by live music and entertainment, while Sunday mornings and afternoons feature fresh pasta workshops for children, a moment greatly loved by families.
- Tajulin sa la fava: the symbolic dish, served for dinner on Saturday and lunch on Sunday
- Piadine prepared with a special blend of white flour and fava bean flour
- Artisanal cookies, tarts, and typical desserts
- Fresh pasta workshops and games for children
- Charity raffle, with proceeds donated to the Lega del Filo d'Oro
Tradition and quality
The Festival of Tajulin sa la Fava is much more than a festival: it is a celebration of the uniqueness of a community, a province, and an entire region. The 2026 edition received a visit from inspectors for the UNPLI Quality Festivals, an initiative aimed at certifying the authenticity of recipes, the promotion of local products, and the commitment of volunteers. This confirms the value of an event that, in just a few editions, has become a highly anticipated date on the Marche gastronomic calendar.
Festival of Tajulin — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festival of Tajulin sa la Fava was held on Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 17th, at the San Sebastiano Gardens in Mondolfo, organized by Pro Loco Tre Colli with over sixty volunteers.
On Saturday, the stands opened at 6:30 PM with the signature dish, followed by a musical evening with Mirko and Simona. Sunday featured fresh pasta workshops for children at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, lunch with tajulin at 12:00 PM, and the reopening of the stands at 6:30 PM, with the final evening entrusted to Dr. Botta. Throughout the festival, a charity raffle supported the Lega del Filo d'Oro.
Programme Festival of Tajulin 2026
Saturday, May 16
6:30 PM - Stands open with tajulin sa la fava
Evening - Musical evening with Mirko and Simona
Sunday, May 17
10:30 AM and 2:30 PM - Fresh pasta workshop for children
12:00 PM - Lunch with tajulin
6:30 PM - Gastronomic stands open
Evening - Final evening with Dr. Botta
Highlights Festival of Tajulin 2026
- Tajulin sa la fava, tagliolini with fava bean flour, a typical regional dish
- Sunday lunch, a new addition for the 2026 edition
- Piadine with fava bean flour, artisanal cookies, and desserts
- Fresh pasta workshops for children
- Charity raffle for the Lega del Filo d'Oro
- Application for the UNPLI Quality Festival mark
Prices Festival of Tajulin 2026
Practical information — Festival of Tajulin
How to get there
Mondolfo is located in the hilly hinterland a few kilometers from the Adriatic coast. By car: take the A14 highway exit for Marotta-Mondolfo, then proceed towards the historic center. By train: Marotta-Mondolfo station on the Adriatic line, about 6 km from the village. Nearest airport: Ancona-Falconara.
Venue
Giardini di San Sebastiano, Mondolfo (PU). Outdoor area with ample seating.
Admission and contacts
Free admission; you only pay for what you consume at the stands. Info: Pro Loco Tre Colli Mondolfo, tel. +39 331 7867490, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Festival of Tajulin
Giardini di San Sebastiano
Via Tazio Nuvolari, 61037 Mondolfo