Sagra e Festa del Quartiere Stazione

A neighbourhood festival in the heart of the Marche summer

The Sagra e Festa del Quartiere Stazione is now a well-established event in the summer calendar of Grottammare, a gem on the Riviera delle Palme in the province of Ascoli Piceno, in the Marche region. Every year, in mid-August, the Stazione neighbourhood comes alive for three days of popular celebration that attracts residents, holidaymakers, and curious visitors from all over the area. Now in its XXIII edition in 2026, the event retains the genuine spirit of village festivals: spontaneity, conviviality, and a strong sense of community.

Music, flavours, and fun for everyone

The heart of the festival beats around Piazza Stazione, where the food stalls come to life every evening, open from 7:00 PM, offering numerous local specialities and delicacies. Alongside the food, the programme traditionally features live music with popular bands and cover bands, capable of making the squares sing and dance until late at night.

The elements that have always characterised the festival are also present:

• the market with stalls and crafts;
• the charity raffle, a well-attended moment of solidarity;
• the grand lottery on the final evening, with a rich final prize that beautifully concludes the celebrations.

A tradition made by the community

The festival is organised by the Comitato Quartiere Stazione (Stazione Neighbourhood Committee), made up of volunteers from the district who dedicate time and energy each year to the success of the event. It is precisely this dimension of popular participation that makes the event an authentic moment of aggregation, where generations meet and the sense of belonging to the neighbourhood is renewed.

Grottammare, between historic village and sea

The festival is also the perfect opportunity to discover Grottammare, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy: the charming old village perched on the hill, with its alleys, panoramic terraces, and medieval atmosphere, contrasts with the liveliness of the lower part and the Adriatic seafront. Experiencing the Festa del Quartiere Stazione means immersing yourself in the authentic Marche summer, made of good food, music, and human warmth.