Frittata Festival of Montaquila

The 43rd edition of the Frittata Festival returns to Montaquila on May 23rd and 24th, 2026. The star is the Maxi Frittata Regina, which after 1987 eggs in 2025 aims to surpass 2000 eggs in Piazza Dante Alighieri. On Saturday, the public witnesses the preparation; on Sunday, the giant frittata parades through the village streets accompanied by locals in traditional costume and music groups. Two days of taste, folklore, and community celebration in the Volturno Valley.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 — Montaquila, Piazza Dante Alighieri

• Preparation of the Maxi Frittata Regina (over 2000 eggs) visible to the public
• Tastings of typical Molise dishes and demonstrations by local producers
• Shows, folk groups, and world music on the main stage
• Workshops for children, photographic competitions, and dance demonstrations

Sunday, May 24, 2026

• Parade of the maxi frittata through the village streets with locals in traditional costume and music groups
• Trekking and horseback excursions
• Vintage car and Vespa rallies
• Food stands in the historic center

Detailed schedules will be released by the organizers in the days preceding the event.

• The Maxi Frittata Regina with over 2000 eggs and the attempt at a new record
• The parade of the maxi frittata with participants in traditional costume
• The vintage car and Vespa rallies

How to get there

Montaquila is located in the Volturno Valley, in the province of Isernia. By car, it can be reached via the roads connecting Isernia and Venafrano. The nearest train stations are in the Isernia area.

When

The festival takes place over two days, at the end of May: preparation of the maxi frittata on Saturday, parade and celebrations on Sunday in Piazza Dante Alighieri and the historic center.

Tips

Arrive with an appetite for tasting the maxi frittata and typical dishes. For the vintage car and Vespa rallies and trekking, it's advisable to check the schedules in the preceding days.