Sagra dei Cavatelli

A historic and charitable festival

In Pietracatella, a village in the Fortore area of the province of Campobasso, the Sagra dei Cavatelli is one of the most established gastronomic events of the summer. Organized by the parish Caritas and reaching its 26th edition in 2025, the festival combines good food with a strong charitable dimension: the proceeds support charitable works for the local community.

Handmade cavatelli

The stars of the evening, in Piazza Santa Maria, are the handmade cavatelli, a typical pasta from Molise, served with sausage, rustic potatoes, roasted corn on the cob, fried pasta, local wine, and beer. "Every dish is prepared with care and passion," emphasize the organizers, "and the proceeds support charitable works for our territory.".

Folk music and tradition

Accompanying the dinner is folk music from Molise, with groups like the trio "A Jatte du Conte" offering songs, dances, and stories from tradition, featuring vocals, accordion, and bagpipes. The Sagra dei Cavatelli is thus much more than a gastronomic event: it is a moment of meeting, celebration, and solidarity that brings together residents and visitors in the heart of Pietracatella's summer.