Sagra der Cignale Festival

The rockiest festival of the Roman summer

The Sagra der Cignale is one of the most beloved gastronomic events in the municipality of Canale Monterano, a small village in the province of Rome overlooking the Tuscia region in Lazio. Every year, on the second weekend of July, Piazza della Carraiola comes alive with food stalls, musical stages, and open-air dining, drawing visitors from across the Monti Sabatini area and Lake Bracciano.

A tradition of the Contrada Carraiola

The festival was founded in 2008 to give a culinary soul to the historic Festa di Contrada, which has been organized by the Nobile Contrada Carraiola since 1976. Over the years, the event has grown into one of the most recognizable summer festivals in the territory, earning the nickname "the rockiest festival" of the Roman summer due to the quality of the concerts and guests that animate the three evenings.

Wild boar as the star

The true king of the festival is wild boar, cooked according to traditional Lazio peasant recipes. At the tables set up in the square, you can enjoy dishes such as wild boar cold cuts, pappardelle and gnocchi with wild boar ragù, stew, and roast with porcini mushrooms, not to mention the famous supplì. For those who prefer, there are also alternative options like hamburgers, hot dogs, mixed fried food, and other specialties, all accompanied by wine, beer, and street food.

Music, sports, and community

• Live concerts every night, with rock bands and prominent guests that make the festival a true mini-music festival.
• Giant screen set up in the Garden Area to follow major football matches.
• Activities for everyone: the children's cycling memorial, the chess tournament, the traditional "tiro col coppiale" shooting competition, and the lottery draw.

A village to discover

The Sagra der Cignale is also the perfect opportunity to discover Canale Monterano and its surroundings. A short distance away is the Monterano Regional Nature Reserve, with the fascinating ghost town of Monterano Antica, its ruins nestled in the woods, waterfalls, and landscapes that have served as sets for numerous films. A perfect combination of good food, music, and nature in the heart of Lazio.