Positano (SA): Sagra della Zeppola (Doughnut Festival)
The “Sagra della Zeppola” takes place in Positano in December: a festival for the Christmas season with lots of shows, sports events and food and wine competitions.
Info: Tel. 089.875055
Saviano (NA): Carnevale Savianese (Saviano Carnival)
The programme includes special musical and food and wine evenings; processions with groups in fancy dress; the school carnival celebration; sports events, and two parades featuring thirteen themed floats, staged on the first two Sundays in March.
Info: www.incampania.com
Salerno: International Cinema Festival, with screenings of art films in the original language
The Festival takes place in November and involves two theatres in Salerno: the “Teatro Verdi” and the “Teatro Augusteo”. Many renowned Italian and international artists take part in the event. The screenings of these films in their original language are often followed by discussions featuring members of the cast.
Info: www.incampania.com
Salerno: Fiera del Crocifisso (Festival of the Crucifix)
This event, which takes place every March, is one of Salerno’s most famous historical traditions. The “Crocifisso” (Crucifix) is a large market hosting craftsmen from all over the Region. The fair is located in the area surrounding the “Arechi” Stadium and is held every Friday throughout March.
Info: www.incampania.com
Baronissi (SA): Sagra delle Ciliegie (Festival of the Cherries)
June is an ideal month for a cycling holiday in Campania and also the time when the cherry is celebrated at this well-known festival. Many varieties of the fruit are on show and for sale. Amongst the types you can sample during the fair are the delicious “Pagliacce”, renowned for its firmness and flavour; the “Imperiale Nera”, also known as the “San Giorgio”, the “Principe Rossa”, the “Cruina Nera”, the “Cannamela”, the “Baron Picella”, the “Maiatica” and many more.
Info: tel. 089.956891
