Wild Boar Festival

A festival in the heart of the Alto Casertano

The Wild Boar Festival is one of the most cherished food and wine events in the village of Casanova di Carinola, a small hamlet in the municipality of Carinola in the province of Caserta, Campania. Every summer, usually in the first half of August, the Villa Comunale of Casanova transforms into a large festive space where the community gathers around a product that tells the story of the land: the wild boar meat from the hills of Monte Massico.

The wild boar meat of Monte Massico

The true star of the festival is the Monte Massico wild boar, from the ridge that overlooks the plains of Carinola and the Domitian coast. The game, sourced by local hunters, is prepared according to recipes passed down through generations, utilizing the wisdom of the village cooks. The result is a rustic and flavorful cuisine that perfectly showcases a humble, ancient ingredient of the Campanian peasant tradition.

The traditional menu

The food stalls offer dishes that focus on wild boar and local flavors:

• Paccheri with wild boar ragù, the signature dish of the festival;
• Wild boar stew, slow-cooked according to the traditional home recipe;
• Homemade bread, fresh from the oven;
• Falerno wine, the ancient wine of the Massico hills, to finish on a high note.

Music, shows, and activities for everyone

The Wild Boar Festival is not just about great food: each evening is accompanied by live music and a rich entertainment program. There is also a children's play area, an amateur dog show, a 3D simulator dedicated to the world of hunting, and free guided tours of the local historical monuments, combining the pleasure of the festival with the discovery of local heritage.

Casanova di Carinola and its surroundings

Hosting the festival in Casanova, a hamlet just a few kilometers from the center of Carinola, means bringing the celebration right where the hunting and farming traditions are most deeply rooted. We are in a fascinating area, nestled between the slopes of Monte Massico, the Falerno vineyards, and the historical remnants of an ancient village. The event thus becomes an opportunity to rediscover an authentic and still little-known corner of the Alto Casertano.

A community celebration

Organized by the Spartani I and Ramon 2.0 associations, with the patronage of the Municipality of Carinola and the Pro Loco, the Wild Boar Festival is above all a people's celebration, built through the commitment of local volunteers. An event that, edition after edition, strengthens the community's sense of belonging and attracts visitors from all over the province of Caserta and the nearby Campania region.