Leone Festival

A Village Festival in the Heart of Campocavallo

The Leone Festival is one of the most beloved summer events in the hamlet of Campocavallo, in the Municipality of Osimo, Province of Ancona. Founded in the late nineties, the event takes place along Via Covo, in the heart of the hamlet, and in just a few editions, it has become a benchmark for those seeking traditional Marche cuisine served with the authentic spirit of village festivals.

The Three Themed Evenings

The program has always been organized around three evenings, each dedicated to a symbolic dish of the local gastronomic tradition:

• Stockfish Evening: stockfish anconetana style, slow-cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, and oil, is one of the signature dishes of the Ancona coast cuisine.
• Crescia Evening: crescia sfogliata, cooked on the grill and stuffed, is the quintessential festive bread of the Marche region.
• Polenta Evening: polenta served with traditional sauces concludes the weekend in a convivial atmosphere.

Alongside the food stalls, every evening is enlivened by live music: liscio (ballroom dancing) orchestras, Italian music groups, and shows that attract families and fans of group dances. There is also entertainment for children and popular games that are part of the festival's soul.

A Guardian of Marche Tradition

The Leone Festival is entirely supported by the voluntary work of the organizing committee and the local associations of Campocavallo. More than just a gastronomic event, it represents a moment of community gathering and an opportunity to rediscover the flavors of traditional Marche peasant cuisine, from stockfish to crescia, in a simple and welcoming setting.

Included in the rich calendar of Osimo festivals that enliven the summer in the area, the Leone Festival traditionally opens the season of summer festivals in Osimo, offering visitors to the Marche a genuine taste of the popular traditions of the Province of Ancona.