Sagra della Rola and Festa del Cornuto in Rocca Canterano: Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026

On Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026, Rocca Canterano, a village in the province of Rome in the Monti Ruffi, hosts the 42nd Sagra della Rola, known as the Festa del Cornuto. Entry to the village is free; tastings are paid. The event is organized by the Pro Loco of Rocca Canterano and takes place in the historic center.

Updated November 6, 2026.

The event

The Sagra della Rola combines the feast of San Martino, the chestnut season and a playful local tradition that teases marital infidelity with irony and without malice. The «role» are roasted chestnuts, the stars of the food stands together with cecamariti, the homemade pasta typical of the area, beans with pork rind, sausage and chicory sandwiches, arrosticini (lamb skewers) and new wine.

The central moment is the burlesque parade of the Cornuti (the Cuckolds), with music, folk songs, masks and themed costumes. In past editions the «cornuto of the year» was carried on a throne by performers in white coats and horned headgear, while a singer recited rhymes about the villagers. For 2026 the parade is announced for the late afternoon and evening of Saturday, November 7, with the food stands open for much of the day.

Sunday, November 8 is part of the 2026 edition, but the detailed program has not been released. Updates are published by the Municipality's official channels and by the Pro Loco page.

Where it takes place: Rocca Canterano

Rocca Canterano is a small municipality in the Upper Aniene Valley, in the Monti Ruffi area, at about 750 meters above sea level and with fewer than two hundred inhabitants. It is about 60 kilometers from Rome: from the A24 motorway you exit at Castel Madama and continue on provincial roads. The village borders Canterano, Agosta and Subiaco; for the area see the pages on Canterano, Subiaco and the Sacro Speco of Subiaco. Parking is at the entrance of the village, which is visited on foot.

Practical information

• Dates: Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026.
• Location: historic center of Rocca Canterano (RM).
• Organization: Pro Loco of Rocca Canterano.
• Admission: free; tastings are paid, prices not published.
• Contact: Facebook page of the Pro Loco of Rocca Canterano.
• Getting there: A24, Castel Madama exit, then provincial roads; check a route planner.

Frequently asked questions about the Sagra della Rola and Festa del Cornuto

When does it take place in 2026?

Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Is there an entrance fee?

No, entry is free; tastings are paid.

What are the role?

They are roasted chestnuts, the product that gives the festival its name.

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