Sagra della Carne di Pecora alla Sant'Irene e Mostra dell'Artigianato
Lamb cooked on the grill and bobbin lace on the days of Saint Irene
About Sagra della Carne di Pecora — Tavenna
Tavenna's Lamb on the Table
Every year, on September 2nd and 3rd, the village of Tavenna, in the Province of Campobasso, dedicates a festival (sagra) to lamb meat, a signature dish of the pastoral tradition of Basso Molise. The event takes place concurrently with the feast of Saint Irene and offers tastings of local specialties prepared according to recipes passed down by Tavenna families.
Bobbin Lace
The festival is complemented by the Craftsmanship Exhibition (Mostra dell'Artigianato), a showcase of the village's traditional works. The stars are the renowned bobbin lace, a textile craft of great finesse that maintains a vibrant tradition in Tavenna, displayed alongside other local artisan products.
Music, Dancing, and Community
The two days of celebration, organised by the Pro Loco of Tavenna, are enriched by music and folk dances that liven up the historic centre. The festival is an opportunity to rediscover the authentic flavours and crafts of a village with a Croatian-Molise linguistic minority, a guardian of a unique culture in the landscape of the Molise Region.
Sagra della Carne di Pecora — Tavenna — edition 2026
The Sagra della Carne di Pecora alla Sant'Irene returns to Tavenna on September 2nd and 3rd, 2026. For two days, the historic centre comes alive with tastings of lamb meat specialties, the Craftsmanship Exhibition featuring bobbin lace, music, and folk dances, coinciding with the feast of Saint Irene.
Programme Sagra della Carne di Pecora — Tavenna 2026
Wednesday, September 2nd & Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 — Historic Centre of Tavenna
- Tasting of lamb meat and traditional Tavenna specialties
- Craftsmanship Exhibition: display of bobbin lace and local artisan works
- Music and folk dances in the village streets
- Celebrations in honour of Saint Irene
Detailed hourly program will be announced by the Pro Loco of Tavenna closer to the event.
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How to Get There and When
Tavenna can be reached by car from the SS650 Fondovalle Trigno and from the provincial roads of Basso Molise, in the Province of Campobasso. The festival takes place on September 2nd and 3rd in the historic centre of the village. For times and details, please refer to the Pro Loco of Tavenna.
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Where does it take place — Sagra della Carne di Pecora — Tavenna
Centro storico di Tavenna
Centro storico, 86030 Tavenna