Snail Festival — Snails in Winter
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Snail Festival — Snails in Winter

The winter edition of the snail festival in Cantalupo di Bevagna

Bevagna — Perugia (054) Since 2017
Dates 19 Feb — 22 Feb 2026
Location Bevagna (054)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Snails in Winter

"Lumache in Inverno" is the winter edition of the renowned Snail Festival in Cantalupo, a hamlet of Bevagna in the province of Perugia. In February, in the heated rooms of the Multipurpose Center, the Pro Loco Cantalupo Castelbuono offers a menu based on the "lumaca aspersa" (a local snail variety), a delicacy of the Umbrian territory, in a convivial atmosphere of authentic flavors and community warmth.

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 "Lumache in Inverno" will be held from February 19 to 22, 2026, in Cantalupo di Bevagna, in the heated rooms of the Multipurpose Center. The Pro Loco Cantalupo Castelbuono will offer a menu based on "lumaca aspersa" snails, a delicacy of the Umbrian territory, with traditional peasant dishes in a convivial atmosphere.

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

9th winter edition; menu based on "lumaca aspersa" snails; evenings in the heated rooms of the Multipurpose Center.

Prices Snails in Winter 2026

Free entry; food and drinks at the gastronomic stand are paid according to the Pro Loco's menu.

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

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