Sagra de li Vincisgrassi cotti su lu furnu a legne
Vincisgrassi cooked in a wood-fired oven, in the heart of the Feast of Saint John the Baptist in Monte Urano
About Sagra de li Vincisgrassi
The sagra of the prince dish of the Marche
The Sagra de li Vincisgrassi cotti su lu furnu a legne is one of the most beloved food and wine events in Monte Urano, a municipality in the province of Fermo in the Marche region. Organized by the San Pietro-Crocestrada district committee, the event celebrates vincisgrassi, the traditional baked lasagna of the Marche region recognized by the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG). Here, however, there's a detail that makes the difference: the vincisgrassi are cooked the old-fashioned way, su lu furnu a legne, i.e., in a wood-fired oven, which gives the puff pastry that golden crust and aroma that no modern oven can replicate.
A thirty-year tradition
Born in the late nineties, the sagra will celebrate its 30th edition in 2026, a sign of the deep bond between the district and its festival. Everything originates around the Church of Saint John the Baptist, and the sagra is indeed the beating heart of the festivities in honour of Saint John the Baptist: religion, community, and good food intertwine in one grand village festival. The district's volunteers prepare every dish, working by hand for days: in the busiest editions, over 900 portions of vincisgrassi have been served in a single evening.
What to eat
In addition to the famous vincisgrassi cooked in the wood-fired oven, the food stalls offer other dishes from Marche and Fermo cuisine:
- Vincisgrassi cooked su lu furnu a legne, the signature dish of the sagra
- Homemade Tagliatelle
- Galantina, a typical cured meat from the Marche region
- Grigliate and grilled meats
Not just food
The evenings of the sagra come alive with live music, dancing, and entertainment for families and children, in an authentic and popular atmosphere. Over the years, the program has hosted folk groups like Folkappanka and dialect comedy shows by the theatre company Li Rmasti, in a format that combines gluttony, fun, and local identity. The Sagra de li Vincisgrassi is the perfect opportunity to discover the authentic convivial soul of the Fermo hinterland.
Sagra de li Vincisgrassi — edition 2026
The thirtieth-anniversary edition
In 2026, the Sagra de li Vincisgrassi cotti su lu furnu a legne celebrates its 30th edition, an important milestone for the San Pietro-Crocestrada district of Monte Urano. The event confirms itself as the heart of the festivities dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and takes place over the three days of Friday, June 26th, Saturday, June 27th, and Sunday, June 28th, 2026. The vincisgrassi cooked in the wood-fired oven remain the absolute protagonists, accompanied by other dishes from the Fermo tradition, live music, and the festive atmosphere that attracts many visitors from neighbouring towns each year.
Programme Sagra de li Vincisgrassi 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition (artists, times, and evenings) will be announced by the San Pietro-Crocestrada district committee in the weeks preceding the event.
Based on the established structure of recent editions, the Saint John the Baptist festivities are generally organized as follows:
- Opening days — Inaugural evening with food stalls (including the "beer and sausages" offer) and a live folk music group.
- Dialect comedy evening — A dialect theatre performance by a local company.
- June 26-27-28 — The three main days of the sagra, with vincisgrassi cooked su lu furnu a legne, other menu items, music, and dancing.
The religious program includes, as per tradition, a Mass and a procession with the effigy of the Saint accompanied by the town band.
Highlights Sagra de li Vincisgrassi 2026
- 30th edition: the thirtieth-anniversary milestone of the sagra
- STG vincisgrassi cooked in a wood-fired oven, the signature dish of the event
- The musical evenings and dialect comedy of the Saint John the Baptist festivities
Prices Sagra de li Vincisgrassi 2026
Practical information — Sagra de li Vincisgrassi
Where
San Pietro-Crocestrada district, area around the Church of Saint John the Baptist (Via Ungheria area), Monte Urano (FM).
How to get there
By car: Monte Urano can be reached from the A14 motorway, exit Porto San Giorgio-Fermo, then take the Fermana dual carriageway towards the hinterland (about 7 km north of Fermo). By train: Porto San Giorgio-Fermo-Monte Urano station on the Adriatic line, then bus connection.
When
From June 26th to 28th, 2026, as part of the celebrations for Saint John the Baptist. Food stalls open in the evening.
Costs
Free admission. You only pay for what you consume at the food stalls, with popular prices.
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Where does it take place — Sagra de li Vincisgrassi
Quartiere San Pietro-Crocestrada (Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista)
Quartiere San Pietro-Crocestrada, Via Ungheria, 63813 Monte Urano