Fusillo Sangiliano Festival
Four days of flavor, tradition, and music at the foot of the Lattari Mountains
About Fusillo Sangiliano Festival
A festival created to tell the story of the fusillo sangiliano
The Fusillo Sangiliano Festival is a food and wine event that the municipality of Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino, in the province of Salerno, dedicates to its most iconic local product: the fusillo sangiliano, an artisanal pasta crafted entirely by hand according to a family tradition passed down through generations. The first edition took place in June 2026, initiated by the Morini 50 Eventi association, chaired by Vincenzo Falcone, with the collaboration of the Pro Loco of Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino.
The underlying idea is both simple and ambitious: to promote the region through its history, culture, and gastronomic excellence, making the fusillo not just a dish to taste, but a key to exploring the village, its alleys, and its people.
The fusillo: between legend and hand-crafting
The fusillo sangiliano is not just a pasta shape; it is a piece of the gastronomic history of Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino. According to local folklore, its characteristic spiral shape was inspired by the long blonde curls of a soldier, ideally rolled by a young woman to preserve the memory of an unrequited love. Beyond the legend, what remains is the daily craft of shaping the pasta: the dough is patiently rolled around a thin metal rod, a process that requires time, expert hands, and no industrial shortcuts.
What to eat at the festival
During the event, the fusillo is offered in a wide variety of versions to showcase its surprising versatility: from historic recipes with traditional slow-cooked ragù, simmered for hours as per the Campanian school, to contemporary reinterpretations created by local chefs and enthusiasts. Alongside the main dish, the stalls set up in the village offer a wide selection:
- a grill area, featuring arrosticini and caciocavallo impiccato;
- pasta frittatina made exclusively with fusillo sangiliano;
- a traditional zeppoleria (fritter shop);
- a coffee area;
- a bar and mixology corner for aperitifs and after-dinner drinks.
Music, shows, and village atmosphere
Every evening of the Fusillo Sangiliano Festival is enlivened by live folk music shows, DJ sets, and entertainment activities designed for all ages, in true Campanian festival style: you eat while strolling, stop in front of the stage, and head back to the stalls. The turnout recorded in the first edition was remarkable, with thousands of visitors arriving from neighboring towns in the Agro Nocerino-Sarnese area, with some evenings becoming quite crowded.
The Fusillo Experience among the historic villages
One of the most original elements of the event is the Fusillo Experience: Pro Loco volunteers accompany visitors on guided tours through the historic villages and districts of the town, turning the festival into an opportunity for tourism beyond just gastronomy. About thirty of the most well-known food bloggers from Campania were invited to the opening night, a territorial promotion effort that gave the product regional visibility.
Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino, a village at the foot of the Lattari Mountains
Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino is located in the northern part of the province of Salerno, in Campania, nestled between the plains of the Agro Nocerino-Sarnese and the slopes of the Lattari Mountains, the range that separates this area from the Amalfi Coast. It is a region with a strong agricultural and food tradition, famous for the San Marzano tomato and a deeply rooted pasta culture, which finds its most personal expression here in the fusillo.
The location makes the festival easily accessible: the village is just a few kilometers from Nocera Inferiore, Angri, and Pagani, while Pompeii, Salerno, and the coast are a short distance away, allowing you to easily include an evening at the Fusillo Sangiliano Festival in a broader travel itinerary.
Fusillo Sangiliano Festival — edition 2026
The first edition of the Fusillo Sangiliano Festival
From June 18 to 21, 2026, Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino, in the province of Salerno, hosted the very first edition of the Fusillo Sangiliano Festival, promoted by the Morini 50 Eventi association, chaired by Vincenzo Falcone, together with the local Pro Loco. Four days built around the fusillo sangiliano, the hand-rolled pasta that is the town's gastronomic symbol.
The dish was presented in many variations, from historic recipes with slow-cooked traditional ragù to contemporary reinterpretations, accompanied by the grill area with arrosticini and caciocavallo impiccato, pasta frittatina made with fusillo, a zeppoleria, a coffee area, and a bar corner with mixology.
Every evening, the program offered live folk music shows, DJ sets, and entertainment for all ages. The opening night on Thursday, June 18, hosted about thirty of the most renowned food bloggers from Campania, while Pro Loco volunteers accompanied visitors on the Fusillo Experience, a guided walk through the historic villages. On Saturday, June 20, the event reached its peak: streets and stalls were literally stormed by visitors arriving from neighboring towns, with a result that the local press defined as record-breaking.
Programme Fusillo Sangiliano Festival 2026
Thursday, June 18 — Inauguration
- Opening of the stalls and food area in the town center
- Inaugural evening with about 30 of the most renowned food bloggers from Campania
- Speeches by Aldo Olivieri, ambassador of the Cilentano Fusillo culture, and food blogger Francesco Corrado
- Fusillo Experience: guided tours by Pro Loco volunteers through the historic villages
Friday 19, Saturday 20, and Sunday, June 21
- Tastings of fusillo sangiliano: historic recipes with traditional slow-cooked ragù and contemporary reinterpretations
- Grill area with arrosticini and caciocavallo impiccato
- Pasta frittatina made exclusively with fusillo
- Traditional zeppoleria, coffee area, bar corner, and mixology
- Every evening: live folk music shows, DJ sets, and entertainment for all ages
- Folk tales and moments of insight into the rediscovery of local roots
Precise times for individual evenings were not released by local sources: stalls opened in the late afternoon, with musical entertainment in the evening.
Highlights Fusillo Sangiliano Festival 2026
- Very first edition of the festival dedicated to the fusillo sangiliano
- Fusillo served with both traditional slow-cooked ragù and contemporary versions
- Pasta frittatina prepared exclusively with fusillo sangiliano
- Grill area with arrosticini and caciocavallo impiccato
- Live folk music and DJ sets every evening
- Fusillo Experience: guided tours by the Pro Loco in the historic villages
- Inaugural evening with about thirty Campanian food bloggers
- Record-breaking Saturday, June 20, with thousands of attendees
Prices Fusillo Sangiliano Festival 2026
Practical information — Fusillo Sangiliano Festival
Where it takes place
The event takes place in the public spaces and streets of the center of Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino (ZIP 84010), in the province of Salerno, with guided tours covering the historic villages of the town.
How to get there
- By car: Take the Angri Sud or Nocera-Pagani exit on the A3 Naples-Salerno motorway, then follow signs for Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino. On busier evenings, it is advisable to arrive early and park in areas outside the center.
- By train: Nocera Inferiore or Pagani stations on the Naples-Salerno line, connected to the town by local buses or taxis in just a few minutes.
- By plane: Naples-Capodichino airport, about 40 km away, and Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi airport.
Costs and tips
Local sources do not report any entrance fee: access to the festival areas is free, and you pay directly at the stalls for what you choose to eat. We recommend arriving hungry and relaxed, as weekend evenings are the busiest.
Where to stay
The widest range of accommodation is found in Nocera Inferiore, Angri, and Pompeii, all just a few minutes' drive away; those visiting the area for several days can use Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino as a base for the Amalfi Coast and the excavations of Pompeii.
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Centro storico di Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino