Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms and Truffle Festival (Quartiere Arco Feast)

A festival in the heart of the Ciociaria

The Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms and Truffle Festival is one of the most cherished gastronomic events in Arpino, a historic town in the province of Frosinone, in southern Lazio. Organized by the Quartiere Arco, the festival is part of the Gonfalone di Arpino calendar, a grand traditional event that brings the city's districts to life every summer with a series of gatherings dedicated to food, music, and conviviality.

The signature dish

The heart of the evening is the homemade fettuccine, seasoned with porcini mushrooms and truffle, typical products of the mountains surrounding Arpino. Alongside the main course, the Quartiere Arco food stalls offer a menu rich in Ciociaria tradition:

• Grilled sausages and meats
• Stew and lamb skewers
• Fried stuffed pizzas
• Porchetta
• Bean soup
• Homemade desserts

Everything is prepared by neighborhood volunteers, who transform the Piazzale Madonna Addolorata into a large open-air kitchen for the occasion.

Music, dancing, and local atmosphere

The festival is more than just food: the evening is accompanied by folk music, songs, and dances that enliven the square until late. Traditional folk groups from Rome and the Ciociaria region bring songs and rhythms to the stage that invite everyone to dance, creating a genuine neighborhood party atmosphere where families, young people, and visitors gather around long communal tables.

Arpino, the city of Cicero

Arpino, the birthplace of Marcus Tullius Cicero and Gaius Marius, is a village rich in history perched among the hills of the Ciociaria. The Quartiere Arco, with its festival, keeps alive a tradition of social connection and popular cuisine that has roots stretching back many decades of neighborhood celebrations. Attending the Fettuccine Festival means discovering an authentic side of the less-touristy Lazio, filled with genuine products, warm hospitality, and local culture.