International Street Food
Street food from all over the world in Piazza Ventidio Basso, Ascoli Piceno
About International Street Food
A culinary journey in the heart of Ascoli Piceno
International Street Food is the Ascoli Piceno stop of the largest traveling festival dedicated to street food in Italy. For an entire weekend, Piazza Ventidio Basso, one of the most evocative squares in the historic center of Ascoli Piceno, in the Marche region, becomes a crossroads of gastronomic cultures: dozens of selected food trucks and stands gather to offer visitors a world tour of flavors, from regional Italian recipes to the most iconic international cuisine.
Specialties to taste
The strength of this festival is its variety. Among the stands, you'll find flavors that cross borders and traditions, with a special focus on the local Piceno cuisine:
- Artisanal, hand-cut Ascolana olives, the city's gastronomic symbol
- Puglian bombette and Abruzzese arrosticini
- Chianina and Scottona beef burgers
- Hungarian Kürtős, a cylinder-shaped sweet cooked over coals
- Paella, fried fish, and Mexican cuisine
- Neapolitan pizza and Italian and international craft beers
An event for everyone
The event, with free admission, is designed for families, young people, and street food enthusiasts. The atmosphere is typical of large public festivals: communal tables, mingling aromas, and the opportunity to stroll among the stands, tasting a bit of everything. The backdrop of Ascoli Piceno's historic center, with its travertine palaces, adds charm to a proven formula that draws thousands of visitors at every stop.
Organization and local roots
The event is conceived and organized by Alfredo Orofino, president of A.I.R.S. - Italian Street Food Restaurant Association, in collaboration with Confartigianato Ascoli Piceno and with the patronage of the Municipality of Ascoli Piceno. The festival, active for several years with over two hundred stops throughout Italy year-round, has made the selection of quality operators and respect for gastronomic traditions its hallmark, bringing street food to the squares of the province of Ascoli Piceno and the entire Marche region.
International Street Food — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of International Street Food in Ascoli Piceno took place from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22 in Piazza Ventidio Basso, marking the seventh stop of the tenth edition of the traveling festival. An important anniversary for the event, which celebrated ten years of activity by bringing dozens of selected food trucks and stands to the square. Among the gastronomic offerings were Italian and international specialties, from Ascolana olives to Neapolitan pizza, from arrosticini to Mexican cuisine. The event, with free admission, confirmed the formula that has made the festival one of the most popular street food events in Italy.
Programme International Street Food 2026
Hours
- Friday, March 20: opening from 6:00 PM to midnight
- Saturday, March 21: from 12:00 PM to midnight
- Sunday, March 22: from 12:00 PM to midnight
Specialties in the square
Dozens of selected food trucks and stands from all over Italy and abroad. Among the offerings:
- Artisanal, hand-cut Ascolana olives
- Puglian bombette and Abruzzese arrosticini
- Chianina and Scottona burgers
- Hungarian Kürtős
- Paella, fried fish, and Mexican cuisine
- Neapolitan pizza
- Italian and international craft beers
Seventh stop of the tenth edition of the traveling festival. Words from organizer Alfredo Orofino, president of A.I.R.S.: "The tenth edition is an important milestone. We have worked to enhance street food by selecting quality operators and traditions from around the world."
Highlights International Street Food 2026
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Practical information — International Street Food
Where
Piazza Ventidio Basso, historic center of Ascoli Piceno (AP), Marche.
How to get there
By car: Exit Ascoli Piceno from the Ascoli-Mare highway (RA11) or from the SS4 Salaria; parking available in the city center areas. By train: Ascoli Piceno station, a few minutes' walk from the historic center. By plane: nearest airport is Ancona-Falconara.
Admission and hours
Free admission. Typical hours: Friday from 6:00 PM to midnight, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to midnight.
Tips
Arrive hungry and with cash or card for purchases at the stands. During the event days, traffic and parking regulations in the Piazza Ventidio Basso area may be subject to change.
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Where does it take place — International Street Food
Piazza Ventidio Basso
Piazza Ventidio Basso, 63100 Ascoli Piceno