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Abruzzo · Harvest

Festa del Sedano Nero di Torricella Peligna

Torricella Peligna · Abruzzo, Italy · Dec 11 – 13 🟡 Partially verified
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The 5th festival of the black celery of Torricella Peligna, a winter vegetable of the Chieti hills. Stands serve dishes based on it such as soups and stuffed preparations and creations by local chefs, with workshops, talks, markets, live music and an introduction to the historical cultivation of the crop. The 2026 edition is listed for 11-13 December.

Black celery soupStuffed black celeryChefs' creations
DatesDec 11 – 13
Edition5th
Food FocusBlack celery
Nearest airportPescara (PSR)
GPS42.0201, 14.2673
Nearest provincial capitalChieti · ~48 km · approx 0.9h drive
Nearest region capitalL'Aquila · ~101 km · approx 1.8h drive
Typical weather in DecemberCold, rain more frequent — 10-13°C.
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