Il Paese delle Fiabe
Castel Ritaldi transforms into the land of fairy tales with readings, games, and the Mario Tabarrini Prize
About Il Paese delle Fiabe
A town that becomes a fairy tale
"Il Paese delle Fiabe" (The Land of Fairy Tales) is the event that, every September, transforms the historic center of Castel Ritaldi, in the province of Perugia, into a world dedicated to fairy tales and storytelling for children. Born in 2000 from an idea by the Department of Culture, the festival is dedicated to the memory of Mario Tabarrini, a writer born in Castel Ritaldi and author of several narrative books for children.
Readings, games, and Literary Prize
The festival offers fairy tale readings, games, entertainment, music, and tastings, in a fairy-tale setting that engages families and children. The cultural heart of the event is the Mario Tabarrini Literary Prize, a competition open to participants from three years old to adults, with a different theme each year. The event concludes with a fireworks display.
Narrative culture and territory
In addition to the playful aspect, "Il Paese delle Fiabe" aims to promote narrative culture and to help discover the Umbrian territory, its enogastronomic and cultural richness. Organized by the Municipality of Castel Ritaldi, the festival is an anticipated end-of-summer event, capable of uniting literature, play, and local tradition.
Il Paese delle Fiabe — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 27th, of "Il Paese delle Fiabe" (The Land of Fairy Tales) is expected in the third weekend of September in Castel Ritaldi. The festival will again feature fairy tale readings, games, entertainment, music, tastings, and the final fireworks display. The Mario Tabarrini Literary Prize, the cultural heart of the event, has the theme "Suitcase" for 2026. Precise dates will be announced by the Municipality of Castel Ritaldi.
Programme Il Paese delle Fiabe 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Municipality of Castel Ritaldi. Based on recent editions, the festival includes:
- Fairy tale readings, games, and entertainment for children and families in the historic center
- Music and tastings of local products
- Mario Tabarrini Literary Prize (2026 theme "Suitcase"), open to participants from three years old to adults — submission of works by the end of May
- Final fireworks display
Dates to be confirmed. Information: castelritaldi.eu.
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How to get here
By car: Castel Ritaldi is reached from the Flaminia road between Spoleto and Foligno, in the province of Perugia. The festival takes place in the historic center.
Information
Organization by the Municipality of Castel Ritaldi. Works for the Mario Tabarrini Literary Prize must be submitted by the end of May. Updates at castelritaldi.eu.
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Where does it take place — Il Paese delle Fiabe
Centro storico di Castel Ritaldi
Centro storico, 06044 Castel Ritaldi