Pecora alla Callara Festival
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Pecora alla Callara Festival

14 Aug 2025
Castel del Monte — L'Aquila (066)

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Edition 2025 — Pecora alla Callara Festival

The 2025 edition of the Pecora alla Callara Festival took place in Castel del Monte on August 14, on the eve of Ferragosto. In the historic center of the Gran Sasso village, the mutton was slow-cooked in large copper cauldrons according to the shepherds' recipe and served with homemade bread, rustic side dishes, and local wine. The evening combined tastings, local product stalls, live music, and folk performances, with entertainment for children.

Pecora alla Callara Festival 2025

On August 14, 2025, on the eve of Ferragosto, Castel del Monte celebrated its Pecora alla Callara Festival in the heart of the Gran Sasso mountain village. The absolute star was the pecora alla callara, cooked for hours in large open-air copper cauldrons with aromatic herbs, garlic, and tomatoes, and served with crusty homemade bread and local wine.

The evening featured food stalls with typical products of pastoral Abruzzo, from Canestrato di Castel del Monte to ricotta, artisan markets, live music, and folk performances. There was also entertainment with traditional games for children, in a festive atmosphere that confirmed the event as one of the most beloved of the summer in Castel del Monte.

Where does it take place — Pecora alla Callara Festival

Centro storico di Castel del Monte

Pecora alla Callara Festival in brief

Gastronomy Cheese Local produce Mountain Folk traditions Folklore Family Outdoor L'Aquila

History of Pecora alla Callara Festival

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