Sagra dell'Oliva Fritta Ascolana e Prodotti Tipici Locali
Five evenings dedicated to fried olives and local typical products, in Monteprandone
About Sagra dell'Oliva Fritta Ascolana
A festival that tells the story of Piceno
The Sagra dell'Oliva Fritta Ascolana e Prodotti Tipici Locali is one of the longest-running and most beloved food and wine events in Monteprandone, a municipality in the province of Ascoli Piceno, in the Marche region. Founded in the 1970s and reaching its fiftieth anniversary in 2025, the festival is organized by the Pro Loco Monteprandone and takes place in the charming setting of the Parco Comunale Il Boschetto, along Via Leopardi, on the outskirts of the historic center.
The queen of the table: the fried Ascolana olive
The absolute star is the fried Ascolana olive, one of the culinary excellences of the Piceno area: a pitted, tender green olive, stuffed with a rich meat filling, breaded and fried until golden and crispy. Over the years, the Pro Loco has added various variations to the classic recipe that intrigue visitors, such as olive with fish, truffle, and cheese. Alongside the olives, the stalls offer traditional first courses and other typical local products, paired with wines from local wineries.
Atmosphere and entertainment
The festival is not just about good food: every evening, Parco Il Boschetto comes alive with live music, shows, and entertainment designed for children too, in a popular festive atmosphere that attracts visitors from all over the Piceno Riviera and the hinterland. It is one of the best opportunities to discover the hospitality of Monteprandone and the authentic flavors of this corner of southern Marche, just a few kilometers from the Adriatic Sea and the border with Abruzzo.
Half a century of tradition
With over fifty years of history, the Sagra dell'Oliva Fritta Ascolana is a cornerstone of the Monteprandone summer and an example of how a small community can showcase its products and businesses. The event involves local producers and entities, helping to keep alive a recipe that has become a gastronomic symbol for the entire province of Ascoli Piceno.
Sagra dell'Oliva Fritta Ascolana — edition 2026
Sagra dell'Oliva Fritta Ascolana 2026 — 51st Edition
The 51st edition of the Sagra dell'Oliva Fritta Ascolana e Prodotti Tipici Locali will be held in Monteprandone (Ascoli Piceno) from Friday, August 7 to Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with stalls opening in the evening. The setting of the Parco Comunale Il Boschetto, along Via Leopardi, and the organization by the Pro Loco Monteprandone are confirmed.
As tradition dictates, the five evenings will revolve around the fried Ascolana olive in its classic recipe and variations, traditional regional first courses, typical products, and wines from Piceno wineries, with live music and entertainment for families.
The detailed program with schedules and musical events for each evening will be announced by Pro Loco Monteprandone in the weeks leading up to the event, on the association's official channels and Facebook page.
Programme Sagra dell'Oliva Fritta Ascolana 2026
The complete schedule for the five evenings, including stall hours and musical performances, will be published by Pro Loco Monteprandone in the weeks before the festival. The usual structure includes, for each evening, the opening of food stalls in the evening with fried Ascolana olives and their variations, typical products, and local wines, accompanied by live music, shows, and entertainment for children.
Highlights Sagra dell'Oliva Fritta Ascolana 2026
- Fried Ascolana olives in the classic recipe and variations with fish, truffle, and cheese
- Five gastronomic evenings at the Parco Comunale Il Boschetto
- Typical products of the Piceno region and wines from local wineries
- Live music and entertainment for families
Prices Sagra dell'Oliva Fritta Ascolana 2026
Practical information — Sagra dell'Oliva Fritta Ascolana
Where
Parco Comunale Il Boschetto, Via Giacomo Leopardi, Monteprandone (AP), province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche.
When
In the first half of August, over five evenings. Food stalls generally open from 6:00 PM onwards.
How to get there
By car from the A14 motorway, exit at San Benedetto del Tronto, then head towards Monteprandone. The nearest train station is San Benedetto del Tronto, on the Adriatic line, from where you can continue by bus or car to the village.
Admission
Free entry to the festival area; costs apply to food and drinks at the stalls.
Information
Organized by Pro Loco Monteprandone A.P.S. Updates on the program and times on the Pro Loco's Facebook page.
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Parco Comunale Il Boschetto
Parco Comunale Il Boschetto, Via Giacomo Leopardi, 63076 Monteprandone