49th edition of a festival at the local sports grounds for maccheroni strappati — a hand-torn Garfagnana pasta, larger than tagliatelle, that housewives once made specifically for feast days — dressed with a closely-guarded family ragù (meat or mushroom). Run by young volunteers of the village, supported by their elders, across two weekends of live music and dancing.
DatesJul 10 – 12, 17 – 19
Edition49th
OrganizerA.S.D. Sillicagnana
Food FocusMaccheroni Strappati
Nearest airportPisa Airport (PSA)
GPS44.1233, 10.3167
ParkingAmple parking available on-site
Nearest cityCaserta · ~472 km · approx 7.9h drive
Nearest region capitalFirenze · ~85 km · approx 1.2h drive
Typical weather in JulyPeak summer heat and humidity — 29-32°C by day; most festivals run in the cooler evening hours.