Casperia is not only a medieval village to visit: it is a place where traditions, flavours and village life continue to come together throughout the year. Among the events most closely linked to local food culture are the Stringozzi Aspresi Festival and the Polenta Festival, two wonderful opportunities to discover the Sabina area through its cuisine and its most authentic atmosphere.

The Stringozzi Aspresi Festival

Every summer, Casperia celebrates one of the most representative dishes of its culinary tradition: stringozzi aspresi.

This fresh handmade pasta has its roots in traditional rural cuisine and is prepared using simple ingredients. During the festival, it is served with sauces inspired by the flavours of Sabina, turning the village into a lively meeting place for residents, visitors and food lovers.

During the festival evenings, food stands are accompanied by live music, entertainment and local markets, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the historic centre and the areas immediately below the village.

It is precisely this combination of food and place that makes the event particularly interesting for those staying in Casperia: after walking through the narrow streets of the medieval centre, visitors can stop and taste one of the dishes that best represents the local culinary tradition.

The Polenta Festival

With the arrival of autumn, the season changes, but Casperia’s connection with traditional cuisine remains strong.

The Polenta Festival celebrates one of the simplest and most comforting dishes of Italian rural cuisine: hot polenta, served during a day dedicated to the flavours and atmosphere of a traditional village festival.

The autumn weather, the narrow streets of the village and the aromas of traditional cooking make this event very different from the summer festivals, yet equally fascinating for anyone wishing to discover Casperia and the Sabina area.

Experience Casperia During Its Festivals

Taking part in a local festival is a wonderful way to experience Casperia from a different perspective. The streets come alive, people gather in the squares and local food traditions become part of the experience of staying in the village.

For visitors choosing to stay for a few days, a local festival can also be the perfect starting point for exploring the historic centre, the landscapes of Sabina, nearby villages and the many other food and cultural traditions of the area.