Scampi Festival
The Adriatic fish feast in the Angeli district of Sant'Elpidio a Mare
About Scampi Festival
A tradition of the Fermo coast
The Scampi Festival is one of the most beloved food and wine events of the Marche summer and is held every year in the Angeli district of Sant'Elpidio a Mare, in the heart of the province of Fermo. Founded in the late nineties, the event reached its 27th edition in 2026, a sign of its deep roots in the local community and an attraction that brings thousands of visitors from all over the Marche and beyond to the streets of the district every summer.
Adriatic fish takes center stage
The heart of the festival is naturally the scampi and the Adriatic catch, cooked according to traditional Piceno seafaring recipes. At the food stalls, you can enjoy spaghetti with scampi, Catalan-style scampi, scampi with tomato sauce and roasted scampi, fried calamari and scampi, and fish skewers, not to mention alternatives like sausage sandwiches, fries, and salads. A take-away menu service by reservation is also available for those who want to take the flavors of the festival home.
Feast of the Madonna degli Angeli
The Scampi Festival is not just about food: it takes place concurrently with the Feast of the Madonna degli Angeli, which reached its 33rd edition in 2026. Alongside the stalls, there is the procession, the Holy Mass, and moments of popular devotion that have always marked this time of year in the Angeli district. The event is organized by the Associazione Culturale Le Querce degli Angeli (The Oaks of the Angels Cultural Association), which manages the setup, catering, and rich entertainment program every year.
Music, dancing, and shows
The evenings of the festival are enlivened by live music, dance orchestras, rock'n'roll bands, and comedy shows that fill the square until late at night. It's the ideal opportunity to experience the authentic atmosphere of a Marche village festival, where good food meets conviviality and fun for all ages.
Why it's worth visiting
Among the many festivals on the Fermo coast, the Scampi Festival of Sant'Elpidio a Mare stands out for the quality of its fresh fish, the hospitality of the Angeli district, and its connection to a religious tradition that gives it a unique character. An unmissable event for those seeking the true flavors of the Marche in a popular and welcoming setting.
Scampi Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Scampi Festival, the 27th, takes place from July 22 to 26, 2026, in the Angeli district of Sant'Elpidio a Mare (Fermo), along with the 33rd Feast of the Madonna degli Angeli. The food stalls remain open from July 24 to 26, featuring the best of Adriatic fish and a program of music and entertainment that enlivens the evenings of the district.
Programme Scampi Festival 2026
The program for the 2026 edition alternates gastronomic, religious, and entertainment moments in the Angeli district. Food stalls are open from July 24 to 26.
Evenings
- Evening opening of food stalls from 8:00 PM (from 7:00 PM on peak days), with the Adriatic fish menu.
- Procession of the Feast of the Madonna degli Angeli, with gathering in the evening and a final convivial moment.
- Live music and dancing with orchestras and bands (among the groups announced in past editions: Crazy Live Band and rock'n'roll nights).
- Comedy show in the evening and dancing until late at night.
- Holy Mass and lunch with stalls opening at noon on the festive day.
Menu
Spaghetti with scampi, Catalan-style scampi, scampi with tomato sauce, roasted scampi, fried calamari and scampi, fish skewers; alternatively, sausage sandwiches, fries, and salads. Take-away menu available by reservation (WhatsApp +39 338 8812514).
The complete details with times and artist names will be published on the official website sagradegliscampi.it and on the Facebook page of the Associazione Le Querce degli Angeli.
Highlights Scampi Festival 2026
- 27th edition of the festival, held concurrently with the 33rd Feast of the Madonna degli Angeli.
- Adriatic catch cooked according to traditional Piceno seafaring recipes.
- Evenings of live music, dancing, and comedy shows.
- The procession and popular rites of the Madonna degli Angeli.
Prices Scampi Festival 2026
Practical information — Scampi Festival
Where
Angeli district, Sant'Elpidio a Mare (FM), province of Fermo, Marche. Postal Code 63811.
How to get there
By car: take the Porto Sant'Elpidio exit from the A14 highway, then head towards Sant'Elpidio a Mare. By train: Porto Sant'Elpidio station on the Adriatic line, with connections to the town center. By plane: Ancona-Falconara airport, about an hour away.
Admission and reservations
Free admission to the festival area. For take-away service and reservations, call WhatsApp +39 338 8812514. For the updated program, consult the official website sagradegliscampi.it and the Facebook page of the Associazione Le Querce degli Angeli.
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