The sweet symbol of Foligno and handmade gnocchi in San Giovanni Profiamma
The Sagra della Rocciata in San Giovanni Profiamma, a hamlet of Foligno (province of Perugia), celebrates one of the symbolic desserts of Foligno's tradition: the rocciata, a rolled cake filled with apples, walnuts, and raisins, an Umbrian relative of strudel, prepared by the village's volunteer cooks.
For several years, the festival has been combined with the Sagra degli Gnocchi Fatti a Mano (Handmade Gnocchi Festival): at the stands, you can taste hand-worked potato gnocchi served with traditional sauces, such as wild boar, mutton, or tomato, alongside other typical Umbrian dishes.
The event, which runs for several weeks between late July and August, alternates good food with a rich entertainment program: evening shows, dance evenings, and moments dedicated to children with games and entertainment.
One of the most beloved village festivals in the area, it combines the rediscovery of an iconic dessert like the rocciata with the convivial pleasure of homemade gnocchi, in the heart of the Foligno countryside.
The 2026 edition unites the 32nd Sagra della Rocciata with the 7th Sagra degli Gnocchi Fatti a Mano, in San Giovanni Profiamma, a hamlet of Foligno. The event takes place over several weeks between late July and August.
The star is the rocciata, the rolled dessert filled with apples, walnuts, and raisins from Foligno's tradition, alongside handmade gnocchi served with wild boar, mutton, or tomato sauces. Every evening, in addition to local cuisine, there will be shows, dance evenings, and entertainment for children.
Evening opening of stands. Info and reservations: +39 392 5237983 โ +39 334 7089101. The 7th Sagra degli Gnocchi Fatti a Mano follows the Sagra della Rocciata (gnocchi approximately August 11-16).
San Giovanni Profiamma is located a few kilometers north of Foligno, along the SS3 Flaminia. Foligno is served by the railway (Rome-Ancona and Rome-Florence lines).
Free admission. Food stands open in the evening. For information and reservations: +39 392 5237983 โ +39 334 7089101.
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San Giovanni Profiamma
San Giovanni Profiamma, 06034 Foligno