Campochiaro celebrates its wild oregano from the Matese mountains
Campochiaro, a small village of just over five hundred inhabitants in the province of Campobasso, is known as "the village of oregano". On the slopes of the Matese mountains, a wild oregano with recognized taste value grows spontaneously, a true aromatic signature of this corner of Molise. The Sagra dell'Origano (Oregano Festival) was created to celebrate it and make it known to a wider audience.
Campochiaro oregano is now at the center of the Oros Ganao project โ named after the Greek word for oregano โ born from the collaboration between local producers to enhance the historic aroma of the Matese and create dedicated products. The festival is part of this rediscovery journey, accompanying tastings with the story of an excellence that is part of the village's identity.
During the festival, you can taste traditional Molise dishes flavored with oregano, from typical products to home recipes. It is also an opportunity to visit Campochiaro and the Matese Regional Park, amidst nature, history, and authentic flavors of the province of Campobasso.
The Sagra dell'Origano returns to Campochiaro in summer 2026, traditionally held in July (reference date July 24th). The festival celebrates wild Matese oregano with food stalls, tastings, and the rediscovery of a local excellence now relaunched by the Oros Ganao project.
The exact date for the 2026 edition will be confirmed by the Pro Loco of Campochiaro closer to the event.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including the opening of food stalls and tastings dedicated to Matese oregano, will be released by the Pro Loco of Campochiaro. Program and date to be updated.
Tastings of dishes flavored with wild Matese oregano.
Campochiaro can be reached by car from Campobasso along the state road towards the Matese, within the Matese Regional Park.
Admission to the festival is free. For the exact date of the edition, it is advisable to check with the Pro Loco (local tourist board) of Campochiaro.
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Campochiaro
Centro storico, 86020 Campochiaro