Festivals & Events: Campania

Festivals in Campania

Festival name: Vinalia
Date: Within the first 10 days of August
Town: Guardia Sanframondi
Province: Benevento
Region: Campania
About the event: Taste wines from 30 different companies and attend wine conferences, exhibitions, shows and concerts at Vinalia.
For more info: Check out www.vinalia.it

Festival name: San Gennaro Holiday
Date: Mid-September
Location: Piazza San Gennaro
Town: Trecase
Province: Napoli
Region: Campania
About the event: This holiday is linked to the eruption of Vesuvius in April 1906, when the patron saint saved the village from destruction. Local products are exhibited, purchased and tasted, and traditional music concerts take place during this festival.

Festival name: Pasta show
Date: Mid-October
Town: Napoli
Province: Napoli
Region: Campania
Food: Pasta
About the event: This Italian festival celebrates the art of pasta making. Exhibitions, demonstrations, debates, shows and scientific presentations are all held in honor of pasta.
For more info: Check out www.pastashow.it

Festival name: The Walnut Festival
Date: Mid-October
Town: Scisciano
Province: Napoli
Region: Campania
Food: Walnuts
About the event: The walnut is a typical product in the area around Naples. During this festival, visitors can taste first courses, meats, desserts and liqueurs made from walnuts.
For more info: Check out www.arcifelix.org/sagra/index.htm