Pipindune e Ove Festival

The festival of the humble Abruzzese dish

The Pipindune e Ove Festival is one of the most beloved summer gastronomic events in the municipality of Collecorvino, located in the province of Pescara in the heart of the Abruzzo hills. Born in 2003, the event celebrates a simple and genuine dish of the local peasant tradition: pipindune e ove, which are peppers fried in oil and scrambled with eggs—once a poor man's meal in the countryside and now a symbol of the culinary identity of Collecorvino.

In the historic center of Collecorvino

For several evenings in August, the streets and squares of the historic center of Collecorvino are transformed into an open-air food and wine trail. The festival, also known as the "Sagra addavere" (The Real Festival), aims to revitalize the ancient village and help visitors rediscover the traditions of the past among old workshops, craft stalls, and picturesque corners of the town.

Traditional dishes

Alongside the star dish, pipindune e ove, the food stalls offer numerous specialties of Abruzzese cuisine prepared according to the recipes of local housewives:

• Maccarune alla trescatora, pasta served with a traditional sauce
• Pallotte cace e ove, cheese and egg meatballs
• Grilled pork sausages and sliced meats
• Ciabotto, a mixed vegetable side dish
• Local wines from the Pescara hills and typical Abruzzese desserts

Music, crafts, and atmosphere

The event is not just about taste: every evening is enlivened by folk music, folk groups, traditional dances, and entertainment for all ages. The craft market and exhibitions of local products complete the experience, while a frequent shuttle service from the parking area makes accessing the historic center easy.

An event that defines Abruzzo

Organized with passion by the Pro Loco Corbino and supported by the municipal administration and the Province of Pescara, the Pipindune e Ove Festival is much more than a food fair: it is a way to preserve peasant memory, promote local products, and bring the community of Collecorvino together around the authentic flavors of Abruzzo.