Sagra degli Arrosticini

A summer festival on the Riviera delle Palme

The Sagra degli Arrosticini is one of the most heartfelt gastronomic events of the summer in Pedaso, a coastal municipality in the province of Fermo, in the Marche region. For over thirty years, in the heart of August, the village overlooking the Riviera delle Palme has dedicated several evenings to the undisputed king of Adriatic and Abruzzese popular cuisine: the arrosticino. The event takes place in Via Gramsci and is organised by US Pedaso Campofilone, the local sports club, with the involvement of many local volunteers.

What are arrosticini

Arrosticini are small skewers of sheep meat cut into bite-sized pieces and cooked over a grill in a characteristic narrow and elongated grill, the so-called canalina. In Pedaso, they are hand-cooked over the grill evening after evening, and represent the dish around which the entire festival revolves. It is a tradition that combines the pastoral culture of the Apennine hinterland with the liveliness of the coast, in a typically Marche region blend.

The festival menu

In addition to arrosticini, the food stalls offer a rich and genuine menu, designed to please everyone:

• Hand-cooked sheep Arrosticini on the grill
• Spaghetti all'amatriciana
• Grilled sausages
• Bruschette
• French fries
• Draught wine and beer

Prices are typical of village festivals, low and accessible, and the service is provided by volunteers from the organising association.

Atmosphere and entertainment

The festival evenings are enlivened by live music and a family-friendly, convivial atmosphere. You dine outdoors, under the Adriatic summer stars, among the tables set up along the street. It is an event that attracts locals, holidaymakers, and curious visitors from neighbouring towns in the Valdaso and the Fermo coast, and which confirms its popularity year after year with thousands of portions served.

Pedaso, between sea and hills

Pedaso is one of the smallest villages in the province of Fermo, nestled between the Adriatic Sea and the hills of the Valdaso. Its pebble beach and proximity to the coastal natural areas make it a popular destination for summer holidays. The Sagra degli Arrosticini is part of a rich summer events calendar and is the ideal opportunity to discover the hospitality of the Marche region and the authentic flavours of this land.