Sbaraccata a Coriano

The village festival on MotoGP weekend

Every year, when MotoGP returns to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, the small Municipality of Coriano, in the Province of Rimini, comes alive. The Sbaraccata a Coriano is the big late-summer festival organized by Pro Loco Coriano to welcome enthusiasts, fans, tourists, and curious visitors who reach the Riviera for the San Marino and Riviera di Rimini Grand Prix. The streets of the center, particularly Via Garibaldi and the "stradone" (main road), fill with tables, aromas, and music, in a typically Romagnolo convivial atmosphere.

The town of Marco Simoncelli

Coriano is not just any town in the world of two wheels: it is the birthplace of Marco Simoncelli, the "Sic", a beloved champion who passed away in 2011. During the MotoGP weekend, the bond between the town and its hero becomes palpable: the museum "La storia del Sic" remains open continuously, and the entire community gathers in remembrance of the champion, with emotional moments such as the lighting of the flame dedicated to him, in the presence of his parents Rossella and Paolo Simoncelli.

Flavors of Romagna and Sangiovese

The heart of the Sbaraccata is its food. The Pro Loco stalls offer the best of Romagna cuisine: filled piadine, strozzapreti with sausage, squacquerone cheese, and Sangiovese reduction, accompanied by wine, beer, cocktails, and plenty of conviviality. The festival intertwines with Sangiovese Street, a showcase dedicated to the symbolic grape variety of the Coriano hills, with tastings, serving, and sales of bottles from local wineries.

Music, market, and vineyards

The evening is enlivened by live music and DJ sets, while in the afternoon Via Garibaldi hosts a swap market animated by local children and hobbyists. For those who love the territory, a walk of about 10 km through the countryside and vineyards of Coriano is often planned, with a final stop for bruschetta and wine offered by the Pro Loco. A perfect way to discover the genuine soul of this Emilia-Romagna village away from the roar of the grandstands.

Why it's worth it

The Sbaraccata is much more than just a side event to the race: it's an opportunity to experience the true Romagnolo spirit, made of hospitality, good food, and passion for engines. A free event open to all, which combines popular celebration with the memory of a champion, in the town that still today carries Marco Simoncelli's name etched in its heart.