Sagra della Scurpella
The fried dessert of the Alto Molise peasant tradition
About Sagra della Scurpella
The scurpella, dessert of tradition
The scurpella (or scorpella) is a typical fried dessert of the peasant tradition of Alto Molise, particularly associated with Easter. The festival dedicated to it in Acquaviva d'Isernia, a municipality in the province of Isernia, makes it the centre of a popular celebration, with the preparation and tasting of the dessert alongside local cuisine.
A community celebration
The event is organized by the association La Scurpella di Acquaviva APS and takes place in Piazza Carbonari. The afternoon is dedicated to children, with games and inflatables, while in the evening the food stalls open and popular music accompanies the celebration until late at night. An event that promotes an identity product and strengthens the bond of the small community of Acquaviva d'Isernia with its gastronomic roots.
Sagra della Scurpella — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Sagra della Scurpella in Acquaviva d'Isernia confirms a tradition that is renewed each year. The precise date will be announced by the association La Scurpella di Acquaviva APS in the months preceding the event. The structure of the festival remains the established one, with the preparation and tasting of the typical fried dessert, food stalls, and music in Piazza Carbonari.
Programme Sagra della Scurpella 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be announced by the organizing association. As per tradition, the festival includes: games and inflatables for children in the afternoon in Piazza Carbonari, opening of food stalls in the evening, and live popular music.
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How to get there
Acquaviva d'Isernia is located in Alto Molise, in the province of Isernia, reachable by car from the SS652 or SS17. The nearest train station is Isernia.
Information
The exact date of the edition is announced each year by the organizing association; the festival is traditionally held between summer and early autumn. Free admission, tastings at a charge at the stalls.
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Where does it take place — Sagra della Scurpella
Piazza Carbonari
Piazza Carbonari, 86080 Acquaviva d'Isernia