Tutti a tavola (Pro Seppio)

A community evening in the mountains of Pioraco

Tutti a tavola is the convivial gathering of the Libera Associazione Pro Seppio, the association that enlivens the small hamlet of Seppio, in the Municipality of Pioraco, in the heart of the hinterland of the Province of Macerata. It is one of those village festivals that tell the most authentic soul of the Marche region: no stages, just long tables, aromas of country cooking, and a desire to be together. The slogan chosen by the organizers, "there's sheep... and more!", says it all about the spirit of the evening.

Sheep, the star of the table

At the center of the menu is sheep, the main ingredient of the pastoral cuisine of the Marche Apennines, prepared according to old recipes. Around this iconic dish revolve other local traditional offerings, in a gastronomic journey designed to introduce participants to the flavors of the Macerata mountains. It is a dinner designed for those who love true conviviality, the kind found at village festivals (sagre), where every course is prepared with care by the association's volunteers.

Seppio, a hamlet between water and mountain

Seppio is a small hamlet of Pioraco, nestled at about 500 meters above sea level, a few kilometers from the main village and its famous Potenza River Gorge. Pioraco, known as the "City of Paper" for its ancient paper-making tradition documented since the 1200s, is a favorite destination for hikers thanks to the suggestive Li Vurgacci Trail, which winds through waterfalls, wooden bridges, and mysterious "monster pit" sculptures. Participating in Tutti a tavola is also an opportunity to discover this green corner of the Province of Macerata, far from the main tourist flows.

A festival kept alive by volunteers

Events like this are the engine of social life in the small Apennine centers: Pro Seppio brings together residents, families originally from the village, and visitors around the table for an evening that combines good food and a sense of belonging. Participation is by reservation only, to be made a few days before the event, allowing the organization to best prepare the tables.