Ten evenings in August between eel, river prawn and peasant tradition in the Spoleto countryside
The Sagra dell'Anguilla e del Gambero di Fiume di Beroide is one of the most heartfelt summer festivals in the countryside of Spoleto, in the province of Perugia. It takes place in the heart of Beroide, a hamlet nestled in the plain crossed by the waterways that have always nourished the local peasant cuisine. Here, eel and river prawn are not just a gastronomic curiosity, but the thread that binds the village to its history.
The heart of the event is the Taverna del Castello, the gastronomic stand that serves the festival's typical dishes every evening. Alongside eel, the absolute queen of the tables, you can enjoy river prawns and specialties of the Umbrian tradition, accompanied by local wines.
Beroide is not just about good food: the festival is also an opportunity to rediscover the village and its surroundings. The program includes evenings of music and dancing, entertainment for the little ones, ecological bike rides in the countryside, and guided tours to discover local history and the village churches. It is a festival for the entire community, organized by the volunteers of the Pro Loco Beroide.
Participating in the Beroide festival means experiencing a more intimate and authentic side of the Spoleto area, far from the spotlight of the Festival dei Due Mondi but very close to the city. An evening here in August is the best way to experience true Umbrian conviviality.
After the success of the 2025 edition, the Sagra dell'Anguilla e del Gambero di Fiume di Beroide is preparing for its 35th edition, scheduled for the first days of August 2026. The exact dates will be announced by the Pro Loco Beroide on the official website and the festival's Facebook page.
The formula remains the one loved by the public: gastronomic evenings at the Taverna del Castello with eel and river prawns, accompanied by music, dancing, entertainment for the little ones, bike rides, and guided tours in the village.
The detailed program for the 35th edition will be published by Pro Loco Beroide closer to the event, on beroide.it and on the festival's Facebook page. The usual structure includes the evening opening of the Taverna del Castello from 7:30 PM, dancing evenings, a theater evening, children's entertainment, and a live concert on the closing night.
Beroide is a hamlet of Spoleto, reachable by car from the city in a few minutes along the roads of the plain. The nearest train station is Spoleto, on the Rome-Ancona line.
The festival takes place in the first days of August and continues for about a week, with the food stands opening in the evenings.
Pro Loco Beroide — [email protected], tel./WhatsApp +39 339 7012344. Updated program on beroide.it and on the festival's Facebook page.
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Beroide (frazione di Spoleto)
Beroide, 06049 Spoleto