Fruges in Festa

A Neighbourhood Festival in the Heart of Bassa Romagna

Fruges in Festa is the neighbourhood festival that, every year in mid-June, enlivens the Fruges district of Massa Lombarda, a municipality in the Bassa Romagna area in the province of Ravenna (Emilia-Romagna). Far from glossy big events, it is a celebration of community, good food, and outdoor music: the classic summer event that brings entire families together around the tables of the Fruges Neighbourhood Centre.

Three Evenings of Music and Conviviality

The festival's format is well-tested: three evenings of live music, entertainment, and dancing, designed for an audience of all ages. Alongside the stage, there is an area dedicated to children, while the food stands remain the true beating heart of the event.

The Cuisine: Meat, Fish, and Spaghetti allo Scoglio

The cuisine at Fruges in Festa offers a rich menu that combines meat and fish dishes. Among the most requested specialties are the unmissable spaghetti allo scoglio, which have become a hallmark of the festival. The food stand is the place where the neighbourhood gathers: an opportunity to dine together under the stars and support the activities of the Neighbourhood Centre.

Part of the "E...state a Massa" Programme

Fruges in Festa is one of the events in the summer calendar "E...state a Massa", the festival promoted by the Municipality of Massa Lombarda, which from June to September brings concerts, festivals, exhibitions, open-air cinema, cultural meetings, and popular traditions to Piazza Matteotti, the historic centre, and the city's symbolic locations. The Fruges district also plays a role at the end of the season, hosting "Fruges saluta l'estate" (Fruges says goodbye to summer), the festival that closes the warmest months.

Why Experience It

Those seeking the authenticity of the Romagna province will find the genuine atmosphere of village festivals at Fruges in Festa: long tables, music, dancing, and a plate of spaghetti allo scoglio. A small but significant event that tells the story of Massa Lombarda's community spirit better than any guide.