Sagra della Polenta con fagioli e cotenna (Fascarellata)
Frascatelli, the peasant dish of the highest Molise
About Sagra della Polenta
Frascatelli, the taste of yesteryear
In the highest Molise region, in the province of Isernia, Sant'Angelo del Pesco preserves a simple yet flavorful peasant cuisine. On August 13th, the village pays homage to it with the Sagra della Polenta, dedicated to frascatelli: a typical dish made from corn polenta, traditionally cooked in salted water and enriched with beans, pork rind, and a pinch of chili pepper.
A revived tradition
The sagra was established in 2016 with the aim of reviving the village's lost traditions, celebrating a dish tied to the memories of local families. It takes place in the piazza, where stalls serve steaming frascatelli in an evening of celebration and conviviality, enlivened by music and community gatherings.
A summer of festivities
The Sagra della Polenta ideally kicks off the most intense period of summer in Sant'Angelo del Pesco, taking place a few days before the feast of San Rocco on August 16th. It's an opportunity to discover an authentic and little-known corner of Molise, near the border with Abruzzo, and to savor the genuine flavors of mountain cuisine.
Sagra della Polenta — edition 2026
The Sagra della Polenta returns on August 13, 2026, in Sant'Angelo del Pesco (IS). The stars will again be the frascatelli — corn polenta with beans and pork rind — served at the stalls in the piazza, for an evening of celebration and conviviality. The detailed program of the event is usually announced in the weeks leading up to it.
Programme Sagra della Polenta 2026
August 13 — Sagra della Polenta
- Stalls open in the piazza
- Frascatelli: corn polenta with beans and pork rind
- Music and celebration in the evening
The detailed program will be announced in the preceding weeks.
Highlights Sagra della Polenta 2026
Prices Sagra della Polenta 2026
Practical information — Sagra della Polenta
When
August 13th.
Where
Sant'Angelo del Pesco (IS), in the main square.
How to get there
By car in the highest Molise region, near the border with Abruzzo.
Admission
Free; food and drinks payable at the stalls.
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Where does it take place — Sagra della Polenta
Piazza di Sant'Angelo del Pesco