Festa della Polenta and Sagra del Fagiolone in Vallepietra, November 14-15, 2026

On Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026, Vallepietra, a village in the Monti Simbruini in the province of Rome, hosts the Festa della Polenta in piazza Italia, with the first edition of the Sagra della Polenta on November 14 at 8:00 p.m., and the 23rd Sagra del Fagiolone on November 15 at 12:30 p.m. Saturday's dinner costs 12 euros.

Updated November 9, 2026.

The event

The weekend opens on Saturday, November 14, at 8:00 p.m. with the first edition of the Sagra della Polenta, set up in a heated tent in piazza Italia. The menu is polenta with pork spare ribs, a glass of wine, and two raffle tickets, all for 12 euros. Craft markets are held in the same square.

On Sunday, November 15, at 12:30 p.m., again in piazza Italia, comes the 23rd edition of the Sagra del Fagiolone, dedicated to the fagiolone, a legume typical of Vallepietra. The guests of the day include Smilf. The Pro Loco of Vallepietra organizes the events.

Where it takes place: piazza Italia in Vallepietra

Vallepietra is a medieval village in the Monti Simbruini, in the province of Rome, known for the Santuario della Santissima Trinità. Both events are held in piazza Italia. For other events outside the city, from November 13 to 15, 2026, the Festival del Dialogo in Orvieto takes place, while on Saturday, November 14, 2026, Peppe Barra performs Buonasera a tutti at Teatro Flavio Vespasiano in Rieti.

Practical information

• Date: Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026
• Time: Saturday from 8:00 p.m. (Festa della Polenta); Sunday from 12:30 p.m. (Sagra del Fagiolone)
• Venue: piazza Italia, Vallepietra (RM)
• Price: Saturday menu 12 euros, with polenta and pork spare ribs, a glass of wine, and two raffle tickets
• Getting there: use a route planner or check intercity bus timetables

Frequently asked questions about the Festa della Polenta and the Sagra del Fagiolone

When do the two festivals take place?

The Sagra della Polenta is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.; the Sagra del Fagiolone is on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.

How much does the Sagra della Polenta menu cost?

12 euros: it includes polenta with pork spare ribs, a glass of wine, and two raffle tickets.

Where are they held?

In piazza Italia in Vallepietra, where a heated tent is set up on Saturday.

Is there anything besides the meals?

Yes, craft markets are held in piazza Italia, and Smilf is a guest on Sunday.

Which edition is the Sagra del Fagiolone?

The 23rd, while the Sagra della Polenta is in its first edition.

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