Settembre Capiaghese

The September festival in Capiago

Capiago Intimiano, a municipality in the Brianza region in the province of Como, dedicates one of its most cherished festivals to the beginning of autumn: the Settembre Capiaghese. This food and wine event takes place at the town's oratory and attracts residents and visitors from the surrounding areas every year with its convivial atmosphere.

The taste of tradition

The stars of the table are pizzoccheri, the famous buckwheat pasta dish with vegetables, potatoes, and cheese, a symbol of Valtellina cuisine and now also rooted in Lombard tradition. This dish forms the basis of a typical menu that makes the festival an occasion to rediscover the genuine flavors of the region.

• Typical menu with pizzoccheri and traditional specialties
• Evenings of dancing with an orchestra
• Entertainment for the younger generation
• Convivial atmosphere in the oratory spaces

A community festival

Organized by the Comitato Settembre Capiaghese, the event also has a charitable and community dimension, typical of Lombard oratory festivals: a time when the town comes together, generations meet, and the proceeds support local initiatives. With dancing for adults and entertainment for the youth, the Settembre Capiaghese manages to appeal to all ages, confirming itself as one of the most anticipated events of late summer in Capiago Intimiano.

Why it's worth a visit

For those seeking the authentic Italy of village festivals, far from the major tourist circuits, the Settembre Capiaghese is a little gem: good food, music, community, and that simplicity that makes the local traditions of the Como Brianza region special.