Sagra della Granocchia e dei Piatti Tipici Locali
Frogs and local specialties over ten evenings of celebration
About Sagra della Granocchia
One of the historic festivals in the Perugia area
The Sagra della Granocchia e dei Piatti Tipici Locali (Festival of Frogs and Typical Local Dishes) is held in Capanne, a hamlet of the Municipality of Perugia, located southwest of the provincial capital. Organized by the Pro Loco Capanne, it is one of the longest-standing events in the region and attracts visitors from all over the Perugia area every summer for ten evenings of gastronomy, folklore, and entertainment.
The 'granocchia' and traditional dishes
The absolute star is the granocchia, the name used in this area for frogs, prepared according to local recipes. Among the specialties served at the stalls:
- Umbricelli alla Capannese, the typical fresh pasta of central Umbria in its local version
- Tagliatelle with frog pulp
- Fried frogs and stewed frogs
- Local meats and cured meats
A part of the menu is also gluten-free, thanks to collaboration with AIC Umbria, to welcome those with celiac disease.
Art, folklore, music, and popular games
The Sagra della Granocchia is much more than a gastronomic festival: the program combines art and folklore, live music for dancing evenings, activities for children, sports moments, and traditional popular games that involve both adults and children. It is this variety that makes it a landmark event of the summer in Capanne and the entire municipality of Perugia.
Sagra della Granocchia — edition 2026
The Sagra della Granocchia e dei Piatti Tipici Locali 2026, in its 46th edition, will liven up the hamlet of Capanne in Perugia from July 3 to 12. Ten evenings dedicated to the 'granocchia' – the local name for frogs – and typical dishes, from Umbricelli alla Capannese to frog pulp tagliatelle, including fried and stewed frogs, with a gluten-free menu section. Accompanying the culinary offerings will be a rich program of art, folklore, music for dancing, sports, children's activities, and popular games.
Programme Sagra della Granocchia 2026
Every evening — July 3 to 12
- In the evening — opening of the food stalls featuring 'granocchia' and typical Capanne dishes (Umbricelli alla Capannese, frog pulp tagliatelle, fried and stewed frogs, local meats and cured meats)
- Gluten-free menu available in collaboration with AIC Umbria
- Every evening — music for dancing, activities for children, and popular games for everyone
- Throughout the festival — moments dedicated to art, folklore, and sports
The detailed schedule for each evening will be published by Pro Loco Capanne on their channels in the weeks leading up to the event.
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How to get there
Capanne is located along the route between Perugia and Lake Trasimeno, reachable by car from the Perugia-Bettolle junction (exits towards Capanne/San Mariano). The nearest train station is Perugia.
Opening hours and admission
Food stalls open every evening. Gluten-free menu available. Free admission.
Information
Program details on the Pro Loco Capanne Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Sagra della Granocchia
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