National Festival of Maccheroncini di Campofilone IGP

A gastronomic tradition born in 1964

The National Festival of Maccheroncini di Campofilone IGP is one of the most established and anticipated food and wine events in the Marche region. Established in 1964 by the Pro Loco of Campofilone, the event takes place every year in the first ten days of August and transforms the small village in the province of Fermo into a large popular festival dedicated to its signature product.

Maccheroncini di Campofilone IGP

The absolute stars of the festival are the Maccheroncini di Campofilone, extremely thin egg pasta strands hand-rolled according to a recipe passed down from mother to daughter. It is an ancient specialty: as early as the 15th century, maccheroncini were considered a delicacy and were mentioned in correspondence from the Abbey of Campofilone and in some documents from the Council of Trent. On November 13, 2013, they obtained European Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, a historic achievement that protects their quality and authenticity. During the festival, the maccheroncini are served with the traditional Marche meat ragù.

Four days of celebration in the historic center

For four days, the historic center of Campofilone comes alive with food stalls, the evocative ritual of pasta tossing performed live by the pasta makers, musical performances and evening entertainment, and artisan craft markets and exhibitions. The event attracts thousands of visitors each year, drawn by the quality of the product and the authentic atmosphere of the village.

The village of Campofilone

Located on a hill along the Adriatic coast, between Fermo and San Benedetto del Tronto, the Municipality of Campofilone overlooks the lower Aso river valley, just over three kilometers from the sea. It is a village with ancient origins, marked by the presence of the Abbey of San Bartolomeo, documented since 1066. Visiting the festival means discovering an excellent product and one of the most picturesque corners of the Marche at the same time.

A Quality Festival

The 2025 edition, the sixty-second, recorded a record number of visitors and was awarded the Sagra di Qualità mark by UNPLI (National Union of Pro Loco of Italy), a recognition reserved for events that guarantee authenticity, promotion of typical products, and hospitality.