Snail Festival — Snails in Winter
The winter edition of the snail festival in Cantalupo di Bevagna
About Snails in Winter
Snails even in Winter
Snails in Winter is the winter version of the historic Snail Festival in Cantalupo, a hamlet of Bevagna in the province of Perugia. Designed to bring the village's signature dish to the cold months, it takes place in the heated rooms of the Multipurpose Center, where the Pro Loco Cantalupo Castelbuono welcomes visitors for evenings dedicated to good food.
The "Lumaca Aspersa" Snail Takes Center Stage
Even in winter, the star is the "lumaca aspersa", an indigenous delicacy of the Umbrian territory, prepared according to traditional peasant recipes. The menu rediscovers authentic and genuine flavors in a convivial atmosphere, enhancing the local food and wine heritage and the warmth of the Cantalupo community.
An Event That Renews Itself
Born as a winter complement to the great summer festival, "Snails in Winter" has established itself as an eagerly awaited event for enthusiasts, capable of enlivening Cantalupo in the heart of winter and confirming the gastronomic vocation of this corner of the Umbrian valley, in the province of Perugia.
Snails in Winter — edition 2026
The 9th edition of Snails in Winter, the winter version of the Snail Festival, takes place from February 19 to 22, 2026, in Cantalupo di Bevagna. In the heated rooms of the Multipurpose Center, the Pro Loco Cantalupo Castelbuono celebrates the "lumaca aspersa" snail with traditional rural dishes, rediscovering authentic and genuine flavors in a community festival atmosphere.
Programme Snails in Winter 2026
Festival Format (February 19-22, 2026)
- Gastronomic evenings in the heated rooms of the Multipurpose Center
- Menu based on "lumaca aspersa" snails and traditional peasant dishes
- Convivial atmosphere with flavors of the Umbrian territory
The detailed evening program will be published by the Pro Loco Cantalupo Castelbuono (Facebook page "Sagra della Lumaca di Cantalupo") closer to the event.
Highlights Snails in Winter 2026
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Practical information — Snails in Winter
How to Get There
Cantalupo is a hamlet of Bevagna (PG), reachable by car from the SS3 Flaminia or the SS316 dei Monti Martani. The nearest train station is Foligno (Rome-Ancona line). Parking is available near the Multipurpose Center.
Food Stand
The evenings take place in the heated rooms of the Multipurpose Center. Reservations are recommended.
Information
Pro Loco Cantalupo Castelbuono — Facebook page "Sagra della Lumaca di Cantalupo".
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Where does it take place — Snails in Winter
Cantalupo di Bevagna — Centro Polivalente
Centro Polivalente, 06031 Bevagna